- 1. North Korea, officially known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), is a country located in East Asia, occupying the northern part of the Korean Peninsula. Bordered by China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and the Sea of Japan to the east, this isolated nation spans approximately 120,540 square kilometers and boasts a population of around 25 million people. Established in 1948 under the leadership of Kim Il-sung, North Korea has since evolved into a highly centralized, totalitarian state characterized by a cult of personality surrounding its leaders. The regime is known for its strict control over many aspects of life, including expression, media, and political dissent, with severe punishments meted out for perceived disloyalty. North Korea's economy is largely state-controlled and has faced numerous challenges, including food shortages and international sanctions due to its nuclear weapons program, which has generated significant geopolitical tension, particularly with the United States and South Korea. The nation's unique blend of Juche ideology—a self-reliance philosophy introduced by Kim Il-sung—and its pursuit of military strength as a means of deterrence complicate its relationship with the international community, contributing to the image of North Korea as an enigmatic and often unpredictable player on the global stage.
Which leader is considered the founder of North Korea?
A) Kim Jong-un
B) Park Chung-hee
C) Kim Jong-il
D) Kim Il-sung
- 2. What year did North Korea officially become a country?
A) 1948
B) 1961
C) 1972
D) 1953
- 3. What is the capital city of North Korea?
A) Beijing
B) Tokyo
C) Seoul
D) Pyongyang
- 4. What is the official language of North Korea?
A) Chinese
B) Japanese
C) Korean
D) Russian
- 5. North Korea is officially known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). Which political ideology does the country operate under?
A) Fascism
B) Juche
C) Capitalism
D) Socialism
- 6. Which symbol appears prominently on the flag of North Korea?
A) Eagle
B) Sun
C) Red star
D) Moon
- 7. What is the highest mountain in North Korea?
A) Mount Chilbo
B) Mount Kumgang
C) Mount Myohyang
D) Mount Paektu
- 8. What is the currency of North Korea?
A) North Korean won
B) Yen
C) Dollar
D) Euro
- 9. Which country was an ally of North Korea during the Korean War?
A) China
B) South Korea
C) Japan
D) United States
- 10. What is the name of North Korea's state-run news agency?
A) North Korean News Network (NNN)
B) Democratic Voice of Korea (DVK)
C) Korean Central News Agency (KCNA)
D) Pyongyang Press Agency (PPA)
- 11. Which year was the Korean War armistice signed, establishing the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)?
A) 1962
B) 1975
C) 1950
D) 1953
- 12. Which president visited North Korea in 2019, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to do so?
A) Joe Biden
B) George W. Bush
C) Barack Obama
D) Donald Trump
- 13. Which building is a famous landmark in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea?
A) Eiffel Tower
B) Ryugyong Hotel
C) Empire State Building
D) Tokyo Tower
- 14. Which country was North Korea founded by?
A) Soviet Union
B) Japan
C) China
D) United States
- 15. Which of the following is a common nickname for North Korea?
A) Hermit Kingdom
B) Pearl of the Orient
C) Land of the Morning Calm
D) Land of the Rising Sun
- 16. Which year did North Korea conduct its first nuclear test?
A) 2010
B) 1995
C) 1985
D) 2006
- 17. What is the name of the North Korean ruling political party?
A) Korean Communist Party
B) Democratic People's Republic Party
C) Korea Liberation Party
D) Workers' Party of Korea
- 18. Which Korean dynasty was founded by Tangun, according to legend?
A) Goryeo
B) Joseon
C) Gojoseon
D) Silla
- 19. What is the Hwasong-15 in North Korea?
A) Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
B) Satellite
C) Artillery Gun
D) Submarine
- 20. Which river serves as a natural border between North Korea and China?
A) Han River
B) Yalu River
C) Taedong River
D) Naktong River
- 21. What is the meaning of the word 'Juche' in North Korea?
A) Prosperity
B) Peace
C) Self-reliance
D) Unity
- 22. What is the DMZ that separates North and South Korea?
A) Death Zone
B) Division Zone
C) Dangerous Zone
D) Demilitarized Zone
|