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This bar in Itaewon, fondly remembered among expats, is permanently closed down.

Seoul Pub

Who is this prominent openly gay celebrity in Korea?

Hong Seok-Cheon 홍석천

Which record store had a huge branch that became the representative meet-up place for young people in Gangnam?

Tower Records

What are 뽀빠이 바지 (Popeye Pants)?

Overalls

This was commonly used in the 1990’s and early 2000’s. What is it?

A Korean-English Electronic Dictionary

What company used to sell products under the label of Lucky Goldstar?

LG

Which Italian sports brand was sold to a Korean company in 2007?

Fila

What is the make and model of this car?

Hyundai Tiburon

When the pager (삐삐) was popular in the mid-late 90’s, what did sending the numbers 8282 mean?

Hurry up!

What was the first fried chicken franchise in Korea?

Lim’s Chicken (1977)

Who was this fashion designer who was known predominantly for his evening and wedding gown collections?

Andre Kim

What is the nickname of the elderly women who mainly ‘work’ out of Jongmyo Park?

Bacchus Ladies

What were the popular series of jokes in Korea in the 1990s about a guy who was always chased by a ghost?

Mandeuki 만득이

Which World Cup year featured t-shirts with the slogan “be the reds?”

2002 Korea/Japan

Which cosmetics brand, that first opened shop in 2002 at Ehwa women’s university , featured a red flower on the logo?

Missha

Who is this woman?

Maangchi

Which department store collapsed in Seoul in 1995?

Sampoong

Which Korean-American singer shares the same name as this actor?

이현우 Lee Hyun-Woo

What is this dish that’s unique to Daegu (and vicinity)?

비빔만두 Bibim Mandu

This dog breed is designated as the 53rd 'Natural Treasure' of South Korea.

Jindo

Where was the setting of the movie, ‘Friend’ 칭구?

Busan

What movie’s name is the same as this fish?

Shiri (Swiri) 쉬리

What were the previous accepted romanized spellings of Daegu and Busan?

Taegu and Pusan

Which popular K-drama featured this red scarf?

Goblin 도깨비

For what were these people peacefully rallying?

Impeachment of Park Geun Hae

When this potato chip flavour was first introduced, it flew off the shelves and became a hotly sought after snack.

Honey Butter

What is the job title of these women?

Narrator Models

Before Dongdaemun Design Plaza was built, what was located in this spot?

A baseball stadium (and then a flea market)

In what year was Namdaemun 남대문 the victim of arson?

2008

Who is this singer? Hint: she has layers

Yangpa 양파

What is this girl’s job name?

레지 (regi) or Dabang Girl

Which hamburger franchise, having had just a few locations across Korea, is rumoured to have closed down over a conflict regarding ketchup?

Wendy’s

What is the make and model of this car?

Hyundai Scoupe

What is the make and model of this car?

Daewoo Tico

Who is this character, nicknamed Yeopki Tokki?

Mashimaro

Singer with long straight black hair who is known for his powerful voice.

김경호 Kim Kyungho

Rarely used name for “motel” that was commonly used before the 2000’s

여관 yeogwan

Which Korean American singer shirked his military service and is now banned from entering Korea?

Steve Yoo, 유승준

Who sang the song, ‘Candy?’

H.O.T.

Nickname for foreign expats living in Korea

Waegookin or Waegs

Free goods from a restaurant server or shop vendor.

Service

The uniquely Korean ability to gauge emotion

Nunchi 눈치

What are they selling?

Yakult (yogurt)

What is this island?

Dokdo 독도

The YouTube sensational videos featuring people stuffing their gullets.

Mukbang

What is an expat called who never plans to leave Korea?

A lifer

What is this sweet, tart cocktail served in a kettle?

Lemon soju

This 1990’s venue was half convenience store, half soju room.

편외방 pyeonibang

Who sang “On the Bus?”

Zaza

What is this place?

A pojangmacha 포장마차