Myeong-dong - Quiz
Myeong dong
  • 1. What kind of retail stores are primarily featured in Myeongdong?
A) Mid-to-high priced
B) Low-budget thrift shops
C) Wholesale industrial goods
D) Exclusively luxury couture
  • 2. Which groups of people is Myeongdong particularly popular with?
A) Young people and tourists
B) Families with young infants
C) Business executives and retirees
D) Local government officials
  • 3. In what city was a replica of a Myeongdong street built in 2012?
A) Tianjin
B) Beijing
C) Seoul
D) Tokyo
  • 4. What is the estimated daily floating population of Myeongdong?
A) 500,000
B) 1 million
C) 5 million
D) 2 million
  • 5. In a 2011 poll, what percentage of foreign visitors named shopping in Myeongdong as their favorite activity?
A) 40.0 percent
B) 13.4 percent
C) 25.5 percent
D) 8.2 percent
  • 6. In what year was the Myeongdong Cathedral built?
A) 1982
B) 2011
C) 1912
D) 1898
  • 7. When did the Myeongdong Festival start?
A) 2012
B) 1982
C) 1995
D) 1898
  • 8. How often is the Myeongdong Festival usually held?
A) Every three months
B) Twice a year
C) Once a year
D) Monthly
  • 9. Which subway line serves the southern part of Myeongdong?
A) Line 6
B) Line 4
C) Line 1
D) Line 2
  • 10. Which subway station serves the northern area of Myeongdong?
A) Euljiro 1-ga
B) Myeongdong Station
C) Gwanghwamun Station
D) Seoul Station
  • 11. What event was held in Myeongdong in October 2012?
A) Cheonan World Dance Festival street parade
B) Seoul Fashion Week
C) Lotte Department Store anniversary
D) Global Shopping Marathon
  • 12. How is Myeongdong ranked regarding global floorspace rents?
A) The cheapest in Seoul
B) Average priced
C) Tax-exempt
D) One of the most expensive
  • 13. During which months is the Myeongdong Festival typically held in spring?
A) March and April
B) April and May
C) May and June
D) January and February
  • 14. In which district of Seoul is Myeong-dong located?
A) Gangnam District
B) Mapo District
C) Jung District
D) Jongno District
  • 15. What is the total area covered by Myeong-dong?
A) 0.99 km2
B) 2.10 km2
C) 0.50 km2
D) 1.50 km2
  • 16. What was Myeong-dong called during the Japanese colonial period?
A) Meiji-cho
B) Myongnyebang
C) Hanseong
D) Chonghyon
  • 17. In what year did the area officially become known as Myeong-dong?
A) 1949
B) 1914
C) 1960
D) 1946
  • 18. Which historic religious site is located in Myeong-dong?
A) Bongeunsa Temple
B) Yoido Full Gospel Church
C) Myeongdong Cathedral
D) Jogyesa Temple
  • 19. What is the approximate population of Myeong-dong?
A) 1,200
B) 50,500
C) 10,200
D) 3,409
  • 20. Which educational institution is located in Myeong-dong?
A) Seoul Chinese Primary School
B) Ewha Womans University
C) Yonsei University
D) Seoul National University
  • 21. What type of vehicles are restricted on most Myeong-dong streets during the day?
A) Public buses
B) General traffic
C) Police cars
D) Emergency vehicles
  • 22. What name was used for Myeong-dong during the Joseon period?
A) Myongnyebang
B) Songpa
C) Seocho
D) Gangbuk
  • 23. Which financial institution is mentioned as having a headquarters in Myeong-dong?
A) LG Chem
B) Kookmin Bank
C) Samsung Electronics
D) Hyundai Motors
  • 24. What is Myeongdong Nanta Theater known for?
A) Performances
B) Government meetings
C) Financial trading
D) Religious retreats
  • 25. Which year was Myeong-dong designated as a special Tourism Promotion Area?
A) 1985
B) 2010
C) 2000
D) 1990
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