Introduction to Korea and the Korean Language

South Korean Flag

  • The South Korean flag is called Taekooki.
  • In Korean, Taekooki is written as 태극기.

Korean Map and Division

  • Korea is currently divided into South Korea and North Korea.
  • Seoul is located in South Korea.
  • Korea shares borders with China and Russia.
  • Japan is located to the east of Korea.

Hanbok

  • Hanbok is Korean traditional clothing.
  • Hanbok is worn on special occasions, not as everyday attire.