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