Country Crossword: The Koreas

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Across
  1. 7. Military operation where North Korea invaded the south, causing the Korean War.
  2. 8. Student=led pro-democracy protests that forced South Korean president Syngman Rhee to resign.
  3. 11. Island which was used to defend Korea from French and Japanese attack.
  4. 12. South Korea's largest industrial area.
  5. 17. City known for its Hanok village and cuisine.
  6. 18. An office worker finds himself, and the entire world, trapped in the story of his favorite light novel.
  7. 19. Perhaps the most famous song from South Korea, created by Psy and named after a neighborhood.
  8. 21. South Korean president who greatly increased South Korea's economy but was similarly authoritarian to the Kim family.
  9. 25. Eighth UN Secretary General known for his efforts to combat climate change and allow peacekeeping troops into the Darfur conflict in Sudan.
  10. 30. Capital of the Silla Kingdom.
  11. 31. Fortress created by King Jeongko to honor his father.
  12. 34. Palace home to the Huwon Secret Garden.
  13. 35. Naval admiral who defended Korea against a Japanese invasion at the cost of his own life.
  14. 36. Border between the Koreas.
  15. 37. Capital of South Korea.
  16. 38. Marinated beef that can be grilled or stir fried. Sirloin and ribeye tend to be the most popular cuts used.
  17. 39. South Korea's tallest mountain, also known as Yeongjusan.
  18. 42. Monarch of the kingdom of Goguryeo who led conquests of Manchuria, inner Mongolia, and Primorye, Russia. He also defeated the kingdom of Baekje.
  19. 43. Village that once was home to veterans of the Korean War.
  20. 44. First leader of North Korea, backed by the Soviet Union.
  21. 46. Economic treaty between Korea and the United States that forced Korea to reopen its borders.
  22. 49. National park home to rock formations, pine forests, and the Sinheungsa Temple.
Down
  1. 1. Empress known for her attempts to modernize Korea; she would be killed in order to facilitate the expansion of the Japanese Empire.
  2. 2. Gate that once formed the southern border of Seoul; it was severely damaged by an arsonist in 2008 because he was not paid in full for the land he had given to developers.he
  3. 3. North Korean leader notorious for his incompetent response to a flood and famine.
  4. 4. Bong Joon-ho and Han Jin-won directed this movie which would become the first non-English film to win an Academy Award for Best Picture in 2019.
  5. 5. King who implemented the policy of Tangpyeong, or Magnificent Harmony, leading to a renaissance in Korea.
  6. 6. Buddhist temple constructed in 528 CE.
  7. 9. South Korea's first free economic zone.
  8. 10. Naval battle in which a combined Chinese and Korean fleet routed a Japanese attack, ending the Imjin War.
  9. 13. Spicy, fermented vegetables, such as cabbage or radish. Traditionally, a whole villag would take part in the making of this dish.
  10. 14. Joseon palace that began construction in the 1300s and had new rooms installed up until the 1800s.
  11. 15. South Korean president who made efforts to democratize the nation and improve relations with North Korea: he is sometimes referred to as the Nelson Mandela of South Korea.
  12. 16. Very popular South Korean boy band from the Hallyu, or Korean Wave. VERY. POPULAR.
  13. 20. City with a quarry-turned-park.
  14. 22. Bell held in Bongdeoksa Temple created by a king to honor his father.
  15. 23. Martial art known for its emphasis on kicking techniques, developed in the 1950s.
  16. 24. Uprising that forced the government of Chun Doo-Hwan to hold democratic elections.
  17. 26. Capital of North Korea.
  18. 27. King who led a period of educational reform, primarily in literacy among common people.
  19. 28. Conflict between the Goryeon Dynasty and the Liao Dynasty of China.
  20. 29. City that is home to Samsung.
  21. 32. K-Drama in which 456 contestants must play children's games in order to win a cash prize. Not everyone survives.
  22. 33. Rice cake seasoned with gochujang sauce or chili.
  23. 40. South Korea's first big-budget action movie.
  24. 41. Small side dishes served alongside rice and the main course
  25. 45. Warship allegedly sunk by a North Korean submarine, killing 46.
  26. 47. Founder of the Goryeon Dynasty.
  27. 48. Island known for its dog breed and land bridge that forms one day per year.