EY Y02 L13 Korea

  1. South Korea is famous for many things. Name one.
  2. In sports, music, TV and movies there are many South Koreans who are famous in Japan. Name one. Tell us about where they are from, how they became famous and why they are popular.
  3. There are many Korean foods that are popular in Japan. Name one. Do you like it? Why?
  4. Have you ever been to South Korea? If yes, was it a good experience? Why? If no, where in South Korea would you like to go and what would you like to do?
  5. South Korea, North Korea and Japan have historically strained ties and a complex relationship. Do you think the relationship between South Korea and Japan has been getting better over recent years or getting worse? Why?
  6. Will we see Korean reunification in our lifetime? Why do you think that?

Question 1

South Korea is famous for K-pop.

Question 2

Kim Nam Joon (김남준). He is the main rapper for the band BTS. His birthday is September 12, 1994. His blood type is A. His hobbies include surfing the web. I think he became famous because of K-Pop music.

Question 3

Kimchee. I love eating sour fermented foods. Kimchee nabe is my favorite type of nabe.

Question 4

I have never been. I would like to go to Busan. I hear there is good seafood there.

Question 5

I think that it has been pretty bad since WWII. I used to teach South Korean students privately in Osaka. They always complained of systemic racsism. I have seen parades of Japanese complaining of South Koreans on the Midosuji road in Osaka.

Question 6

No. I think not in my lifetime. Japan changes very slowly.

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