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154 questions that can come up on Government and institutions, gathered by subtopic. Questions that ask for the same answer are grouped, so there are 98 answers to learn.

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대통령과 정부24 questions

  1. Q1

    대한민국 대통령의 임기는 몇 년입니까?

    How long is the term of the President of Korea?

    Answer

    5년

    5 years

    Notes

    Article 70 of the Constitution sets a single 5-year term. A president cannot run again after it ends.

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    • 대통령은 한 임기 동안 몇 년 재임합니까?How many years does a president serve in one term?
  2. Q2

    현행 헌법에서 대통령은 연속 또는 반복해서 다시 대통령이 될 수 있습니까?

    Under the current Constitution, can a president serve again, consecutively or otherwise?

    Answer

    아니요

    No

    Notes

    The Constitution allows only a single term. A former president can never hold the office again.

  3. Q3

    대한민국 대통령은 중임이 가능합니까?

    Can the President of Korea serve more than one term?

    Answer

    중임할 수 없다

    No, re-election is not allowed

    Notes

    The presidency is limited to a single term, so serving twice ('jungim') is impossible.

  4. Q4

    대통령 후보가 되려면 선거일 현재 최소 몇 세여야 합니까?

    What is the minimum age to run for president, as of election day?

    Answer

    40세

    40

    Notes

    A presidential candidate must be at least 40 on election day — higher than the age for lawmakers.

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    • 대한민국 대통령 피선거권의 최소 연령은 몇 세입니까?What is the minimum age for presidential eligibility in Korea?
  5. Q5

    대한민국 대통령은 누가 선출합니까?

    Who elects the President of Korea?

    Answer

    국민의 직접선거

    The people, by direct election

    Notes

    Citizens vote for the president directly. Direct election was restored by the 1987 constitutional amendment.

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    • 대통령은 어떤 방식으로 뽑습니까?How is the president chosen?
  6. Q6

    대통령이 사고로 직무를 수행할 수 없을 때 가장 먼저 권한을 대행하는 사람은 누구입니까?

    If the president cannot perform their duties, who acts first in their place?

    Answer

    국무총리

    The Prime Minister

    Notes

    The Prime Minister is first in line to act as president, followed by cabinet members in the order set by law.

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    • 대통령 권한대행 1순위는 누구입니까?Who is first in line to act as president?
    • 국무회의의 부의장은 누구입니까?Who is the vice-chair of the State Council?
    • 대통령 다음으로 국무회의를 보좌하는 부의장은 누구입니까?Who, next to the president, assists the State Council as vice-chair?
  7. Q7

    국무총리 임명에 동의하는 기관은 어디입니까?

    Which body consents to the appointment of the Prime Minister?

    Answer

    국회

    The National Assembly

    Notes

    The president nominates the Prime Minister, but appointment requires the National Assembly’s consent.

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    • 대통령이 국무총리를 임명할 때 동의가 필요한 곳은 어디입니까?Whose consent is needed when the president appoints the Prime Minister?
  8. Q8

    정부의 중요 정책을 심의하는 최고 정책심의기관은 무엇입니까?

    What is the highest policy deliberation body of the government?

    Answer

    국무회의

    The State Council

    Notes

    The State Council (Gukmuhoeui) deliberates major policies. It consists of the president, Prime Minister and cabinet members.

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    • 대통령·국무총리·국무위원이 참여해 중요 국정을 심의하는 회의는 무엇입니까?What council of the president, Prime Minister and cabinet deliberates key state affairs?
  9. Q9

    국무회의의 의장은 누구입니까?

    Who chairs the State Council?

    Answer

    대통령

    The President

    Notes

    The president is the chair of the State Council; the Prime Minister serves as vice-chair.

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    • 국무회의를 주재하는 의장은 누구입니까?Who presides over State Council meetings?
    • 국회가 의결한 법률을 공포하는 사람은 누구입니까?Who promulgates laws passed by the Assembly?
  10. Q10

    국회의원의 임기는 몇 년입니까?

    How long is a National Assembly member’s term?

    Answer

    4년

    4 years

    Notes

    Lawmakers serve 4-year terms and, unlike the president, may run again without limit.

    Other questions with the same answer (1)
    • 국회의원 한 번의 임기는 얼마입니까?How long is one term for a lawmaker?
  11. Q11

    대통령이 국회에 법률안의 재심의를 요구하는 권한은 무엇입니까?

    What power lets the president ask the Assembly to reconsider a bill?

    Answer

    재의요구권

    The right to demand reconsideration (veto)

    Notes

    Commonly called the veto power.

  12. Q12

    정부 각 부처를 책임지는 사람의 직책은 무엇입니까?

    What is the office of the person heading each ministry?

    Answer

    장관

    Minister

    Notes

    Ministers are appointed by the president and also sit on the State Council.

  13. Q13

    국가나 지방자치단체의 공적인 업무를 담당하는 사람은 누구입니까?

    Who handles the public work of the state or local governments?

    Answer

    공무원

    Public officials

    Notes

    The Constitution calls them servants of the whole people.

국회16 questions

  1. Q14

    현재 법률상 대한민국 국회의원 정수는 몇 명입니까?

    How many National Assembly seats does the law set?

    Answer

    300명

    300

    Notes

    The Public Official Election Act sets 300 seats: 254 district seats and 46 proportional seats.

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    • 국회는 총 몇 명의 국회의원으로 구성됩니까?How many lawmakers make up the National Assembly?
  2. Q15

    대한민국 국회는 단원제입니까, 양원제입니까?

    Is the Korean National Assembly unicameral or bicameral?

    Answer

    단원제

    Unicameral

    Notes

    Korea has a single chamber — there is no upper and lower house.

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    • 우리나라 국회의 의회 형태는 무엇입니까?What is the structure of the Korean legislature?
  3. Q16

    국회를 대표하는 사람은 누구입니까?

    Who represents the National Assembly?

    Answer

    국회의장

    The Speaker of the National Assembly

    Notes

    The Speaker represents the Assembly and is elected by lawmakers in a secret ballot.

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    • 국회 회의를 대표하고 진행하는 직책은 무엇입니까?What office represents and presides over Assembly sessions?
  4. Q17

    국회가 정부의 국정 수행을 정기적으로 감사하는 제도는 무엇입니까?

    What system lets the Assembly regularly audit the government’s administration?

    Answer

    국정감사

    The parliamentary audit (gukjeong gamsa)

    Notes

    Each year the Assembly audits how the government has run state affairs — a key check on the executive.

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    • 매년 국회가 행정부의 업무를 점검하는 것을 무엇이라고 합니까?What is the Assembly’s yearly inspection of the executive called?
  5. Q18

    대통령 등 고위공직자의 헌법·법률 위반 책임을 묻기 위해 국회가 의결하는 절차는 무엇입니까?

    What procedure does the Assembly vote on to hold top officials accountable for violating the Constitution or laws?

    Answer

    탄핵소추

    Impeachment (tanhaek sochu)

    Notes

    The Assembly votes to impeach; the Constitutional Court then decides whether to remove the official.

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    • 국회가 고위공직자의 파면 심판을 요구하는 것을 무엇이라고 합니까?What is it called when the Assembly demands a removal trial for a high official?
  6. Q19

    대통령 탄핵심판을 최종적으로 판단하는 기관은 어디입니까?

    Which body makes the final ruling on a presidential impeachment?

    Answer

    헌법재판소

    The Constitutional Court

    Notes

    Removal requires the assent of at least six of the nine justices.

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    • 국회가 탄핵소추한 대통령의 파면 여부를 결정하는 곳은 어디입니까?Where is it decided whether an impeached president is removed?
  7. Q20

    국회의원들이 모여 회의하는 건물은 무엇입니까?

    In what building do lawmakers meet?

    Answer

    국회의사당

    The National Assembly Building

    Notes

    It stands in Yeouido, Seoul.

  8. Q21

    국회의사당이 있는 서울의 지역은 어디입니까?

    In which part of Seoul is the National Assembly Building?

    Answer

    여의도

    Yeouido

    Notes

    Yeouido, an island on the Han River, is also known for broadcasters and finance.

  9. Q22

    국가 예산안을 심의하고 확정하는 기관은 어디입니까?

    Which body reviews and finalizes the national budget?

    Answer

    국회

    The National Assembly

    Notes

    The government’s budget can be spent only after the Assembly passes it.

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    • 법률안을 의결하는 국가기관은 어디입니까?Which state body votes bills into law?

법원과 사법35 questions

  1. Q23

    법률이 헌법에 위반되는지 판단하는 기관은 어디입니까?

    Which body judges whether a law violates the Constitution?

    Answer

    헌법재판소

    The Constitutional Court

    Notes

    A law ruled unconstitutional loses its force.

    Other questions with the same answer (1)
    • 위헌법률심판을 담당하는 기관은 어디입니까?Which body handles constitutional review of statutes?
  2. Q24

    헌법재판소 재판관은 모두 몇 명입니까?

    How many justices sit on the Constitutional Court?

    Answer

    9명

    9

    Notes

    Three each are chosen by the president, the Assembly and the Chief Justice.

    Other questions with the same answer (1)
    • 헌법재판소의 재판관 정원은 몇 명입니까?What is the full number of Constitutional Court justices?
  3. Q25

    헌법재판소 재판관의 임기는 몇 년입니까?

    How long is a Constitutional Court justice’s term?

    Answer

    6년

    6 years

    Notes

    Justices serve 6-year terms and may be reappointed.

    Other questions with the same answer (1)
    • 헌법재판관 한 임기는 얼마입니까?How long is one term for a constitutional justice?
  4. Q26

    대한민국의 최고 법원은 어디입니까?

    What is the highest court of Korea?

    Answer

    대법원

    The Supreme Court

    Notes

    It hears final appeals — the last stage of the three-tier trial system.

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    • 사법부의 최고 재판기관은 무엇입니까?What is the highest judicial tribunal?
    • 일반 사건의 최종 상고심을 담당하는 법원은 어디입니까?Which court handles the final appeal of ordinary cases?
    • 3심 재판을 담당하는 최고 법원은 어디입니까?Which top court handles third-instance trials?
  5. Q27

    대법원을 대표하는 사람의 직책은 무엇입니까?

    What office represents the Supreme Court?

    Answer

    대법원장

    The Chief Justice

    Notes

    The Chief Justice is appointed by the president with the Assembly’s consent.

    Other questions with the same answer (1)
    • 사법부의 수장 직책은 무엇입니까?What is the head office of the judiciary?
  6. Q28

    일반적으로 재판을 최대 세 번 받을 수 있는 제도를 무엇이라고 합니까?

    What system allows up to three trials for a case?

    Answer

    3심제

    The three-instance system

    Notes

    Up to three hearings protect people from wrong judgments.

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    • 1심·2심·3심으로 이어지는 재판 제도는 무엇입니까?What trial system runs through first, second and third instances?
  7. Q29

    대부분의 민사·형사 사건에서 첫 재판을 담당하는 법원은 어디입니까?

    Which court handles the first trial in most civil and criminal cases?

    Answer

    지방법원

    The district court

    Notes

    District courts, located in major cities, hear most first-instance cases.

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    • 일반 사건의 1심을 주로 맡는 법원은 무엇입니까?Which court mainly handles the first instance of ordinary cases?
  8. Q30

    지방법원 판결에 불복했을 때 항소심을 주로 담당하는 법원은 어디입니까?

    Which court mainly hears appeals against district court rulings?

    Answer

    고등법원

    The high court

    Notes

    If you disagree with a district court ruling, you may appeal, usually to a high court.

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    • 일반 사건의 2심을 주로 맡는 법원은 무엇입니까?Which court mainly handles the second instance of ordinary cases?
  9. Q31

    재판을 담당하는 사람을 무엇이라고 합니까?

    What do you call a person who conducts trials?

    Answer

    법관

    A judge

    Notes

    Judges rule independently, according to the Constitution, the law and their conscience.

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    • 법원에서 사건을 판단하는 사람의 직업은 무엇입니까?What is the profession of those who decide cases in court?
  10. Q32

    형사사건에서 공소를 제기하고 유지하는 법률가는 누구입니까?

    Which legal professional files and maintains criminal charges?

    Answer

    검사

    The prosecutor

    Notes

    Prosecutors investigate crimes and bring charges to court.

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    • 형사사건에서 국가를 대표해 기소하는 사람은 누구입니까?Who indicts on behalf of the state in criminal cases?
  11. Q33

    당사자의 법률상 권리를 대리하고 변호하는 사람은 누구입니까?

    Who represents and defends a party’s legal rights?

    Answer

    변호사

    The lawyer (attorney)

    Notes

    A lawyer stands on the client’s side in court and defends their rights.

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    • 재판에서 의뢰인을 법률적으로 돕는 전문가는 누구입니까?Which expert legally assists a client at trial?
  12. Q34

    국민참여재판에서 사실 판단에 참여하는 일반 국민을 무엇이라고 합니까?

    What are ordinary citizens who judge facts in participatory trials called?

    Answer

    배심원

    Jurors

    Notes

    Jurors give their opinion on guilt or innocence in citizen-participation trials.

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    • 국민참여재판에 참여하는 시민을 무엇이라고 합니까?What are citizens taking part in participatory trials called?
  13. Q35

    대통령·국회의원 선거에 투표할 수 있는 최소 연령은 몇 세입니까?

    What is the minimum voting age in presidential and parliamentary elections?

    Answer

    18세

    18

    Notes

    The voting age was lowered to 18 starting in 2020.

    Other questions with the same answer (1)
    • 대한민국 공직선거의 기본 선거권 연령은 몇 세입니까?What is the basic voting age in public elections?
  14. Q36

    개인 사이의 재산·계약 분쟁을 다루는 재판은 무엇입니까?

    What trial handles property and contract disputes between individuals?

    Answer

    민사재판

    A civil trial

    Notes

    It differs from criminal trials, where the state punishes crimes.

  15. Q37

    범죄와 형벌에 관한 사건을 다루는 재판은 무엇입니까?

    What trial handles cases of crime and punishment?

    Answer

    형사재판

    A criminal trial

    Notes

    The prosecutor indicts and the court judges.

  16. Q38

    이혼·친권·입양 등 가족 문제를 다루는 법원은 어디입니까?

    Which court handles family matters like divorce, custody and adoption?

    Answer

    가정법원

    The family court

    Notes

    It also handles juvenile cases.

  17. Q39

    행정기관의 처분에 불복해 제기하는 소송은 무엇입니까?

    What lawsuit challenges a decision by an administrative agency?

    Answer

    행정소송

    An administrative suit

    Notes

    It is a trial fought against the state.

  18. Q40

    기본권을 침해당한 국민이 헌법재판소에 구제를 청구하는 제도는 무엇입니까?

    What system lets citizens whose basic rights were violated seek relief at the Constitutional Court?

    Answer

    헌법소원

    The constitutional complaint

    Notes

    It is filed after other remedies have been exhausted.

  19. Q41

    2026년 10월 2일 출범 예정인 공소 제기·유지 담당 국가기관은 어디입니까?

    Which state body, launching on 2 October 2026, will file and maintain indictments?

    Answer

    공소청

    The Public Prosecution Office (Gongsocheong)

    Notes

    Under prosecution reform it takes over the indictment function.

  20. Q42

    법원에서 사건을 심리하고 판결을 내리는 사람을 흔히 무엇이라고 합니까?

    What do people commonly call the person who hears cases and rules in court?

    Answer

    판사

    A judge (pansa)

    Notes

    The formal legal term is 'beopgwan'.

선거17 questions

  1. Q43

    재산·성별 등에 따른 특별한 제한 없이 일정 요건의 국민이 투표하는 원칙은 무엇입니까?

    What principle gives the vote to all citizens meeting basic requirements, regardless of wealth or gender?

    Answer

    보통선거

    Universal suffrage

    Notes

    Everyone of voting age votes — no property, gender or education tests.

    Other questions with the same answer (1)
    • 선거의 4대 원칙 중 넓은 국민에게 선거권을 주는 원칙은 무엇입니까?Which of the four election principles extends the vote to the broad public?
  2. Q44

    한 사람의 표를 동등한 가치로 인정하는 선거 원칙은 무엇입니까?

    What principle counts every person’s vote as equal in value?

    Answer

    평등선거

    Equal suffrage

    Notes

    No one’s vote weighs more because of wealth or status.

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    • 선거의 4대 원칙 중 1인 1표의 동등성을 뜻하는 것은 무엇입니까?Which of the four principles means one person, one equal vote?
  3. Q45

    유권자가 대표자를 직접 뽑는 선거 원칙은 무엇입니까?

    What principle has voters choose their representatives themselves?

    Answer

    직접선거

    Direct suffrage

    Notes

    No intermediary decides in the voter’s place.

    Other questions with the same answer (1)
    • 중간 선거인을 두지 않고 국민이 바로 후보에게 투표하는 원칙은 무엇입니까?What principle lets citizens vote for candidates with no electors in between?
  4. Q46

    누구에게 투표했는지 공개하지 않는 선거 원칙은 무엇입니까?

    What election principle keeps whom you voted for private?

    Answer

    비밀선거

    Secret ballot

    Notes

    You enter the voting booth alone; no one may see your choice.

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    • 투표 내용을 다른 사람이 알 수 없게 하는 원칙은 무엇입니까?What principle prevents others from knowing how you voted?
  5. Q47

    선거와 국민투표의 공정한 관리를 담당하는 헌법기관은 어디입니까?

    Which constitutional body manages elections and referendums fairly?

    Answer

    중앙선거관리위원회

    The National Election Commission

    Notes

    It is independent, belonging to no ministry.

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    • 공직선거를 관리하는 독립된 국가기관은 어디입니까?Which independent state body administers public elections?
  6. Q48

    정치적 의견이 비슷한 사람들이 정권 획득과 정책 실현을 위해 만든 조직은 무엇입니까?

    What organization do the like-minded form to win power and realize policies?

    Answer

    정당

    A political party

    Notes

    Parties field candidates and pursue policies based on shared beliefs.

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    • 선거에 후보를 내고 정치활동을 하는 조직을 무엇이라고 합니까?What do you call an organization that fields candidates and does politics?
  7. Q49

    대통령을 뽑는 선거를 줄여서 무엇이라고 합니까?

    What is the short name for the presidential election?

    Answer

    대선

    Daeseon

    Notes

    It is held every five years.

  8. Q50

    국회의원을 뽑는 선거를 흔히 무엇이라고 합니까?

    What is the common name for the parliamentary election?

    Answer

    총선

    Chongseon (the general election)

    Notes

    It is held every four years.

  9. Q51

    지방자치단체장과 지방의원을 뽑는 선거는 무엇입니까?

    What election chooses local government heads and councilors?

    Answer

    지방선거

    Local elections

    Notes

    They are held nationwide at the same time every four years.

  10. Q52

    국민이 정치에 참여하는 가장 기본적인 방법은 무엇입니까?

    What is the most basic way citizens take part in politics?

    Answer

    투표

    Voting

    Notes

    Each ballot chooses representatives and changes politics.

  11. Q53

    투표소에 갈 때 반드시 지참해야 하는 것은 무엇입니까?

    What must you bring to the polling station?

    Answer

    신분증

    An ID card

    Notes

    A resident registration card, driver’s license or passport is accepted.

지방자치와 행정기관20 questions

  1. Q54

    지역 주민이 지역의 일을 스스로 처리하는 제도를 무엇이라고 합니까?

    What system lets local residents handle local affairs themselves?

    Answer

    지방자치

    Local autonomy

    Notes

    Residents directly elect their mayors, governors and local councilors.

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    • 지역 주민과 지방정부가 지역 사무를 자율적으로 처리하는 제도는 무엇입니까?What system lets residents and local governments run local affairs autonomously?
  2. Q55

    지방자치단체에서 조례를 만들고 예산을 심의하는 기관은 어디입니까?

    Which body makes ordinances and reviews budgets in local governments?

    Answer

    지방의회

    The local council

    Notes

    It consists of local councilors elected by residents.

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    • 시·도나 시·군·구의 의결기관은 무엇입니까?What is the deliberative body of provinces, cities and districts?
  3. Q56

    지방자치단체가 법령의 범위에서 만드는 자치 법규는 무엇입니까?

    What self-governing rules do local governments make within the law?

    Answer

    조례

    Ordinances (jorye)

    Notes

    An ordinance has force only within that locality.

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    • 지방의회가 제정하는 지역 규범을 무엇이라고 합니까?What are the local norms enacted by local councils called?
  4. Q57

    대한민국 국민이 국내에서 신분을 확인할 때 대표적으로 사용하는 공적 신분증은 무엇입니까?

    What is the main official ID Koreans use domestically?

    Answer

    주민등록증

    The resident registration card

    Notes

    It is issued when a resident turns 17.

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    • 만 17세 이상 주민에게 발급되는 대표 신분증은 무엇입니까?What ID card is issued to residents aged 17 and over?
  5. Q58

    주민등록 제도를 담당하는 중앙행정기관은 어디입니까?

    Which ministry runs the resident registration system?

    Answer

    행정안전부

    The Ministry of the Interior and Safety

    Notes

    It also oversees local autonomy and disaster safety.

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    • 주민등록 관련 행정을 총괄하는 부처는 어디입니까?Which ministry oversees resident registration administration?
  6. Q59

    국적·귀화 업무를 담당하는 중앙행정기관은 어디입니까?

    Which ministry handles nationality and naturalization affairs?

    Answer

    법무부

    The Ministry of Justice

    Notes

    Naturalization interviews are also run by its agencies.

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    • 대한민국 국적 취득과 귀화를 담당하는 부처는 어디입니까?Which ministry is in charge of acquiring Korean nationality and naturalization?
  7. Q60

    귀화 신청과 국적 관련 실무를 접수하는 현장 기관은 어디입니까?

    Which field offices receive naturalization applications and nationality paperwork?

    Answer

    출입국·외국인관서

    Immigration and foreigner offices

    Notes

    Immigration offices and their branches handle applications on the ground.

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    • 외국인이 귀화 관련 민원을 주로 처리하는 기관은 어디입니까?Where do foreigners mainly handle naturalization matters?
  8. Q61

    외국인종합안내센터의 대표 전화번호는 무엇입니까?

    What is the main number of the Immigration Contact Center?

    Answer

    1345

    1345

    Notes

    It offers immigration and stay consultations in many languages.

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    • 출입국·국적 관련 상담을 받을 수 있는 전화번호는 몇 번입니까?What number gives consultations on immigration and nationality?
  9. Q62

    국가의 중요한 정책이나 헌법 개정 등에 대해 국민이 직접 찬반을 표시하는 제도는 무엇입니까?

    What system lets citizens vote directly for or against major policies or constitutional amendments?

    Answer

    국민투표

    The national referendum

    Notes

    A constitutional amendment becomes final only after a referendum.

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    • 중요한 국가 사안을 국민의 직접 투표로 결정하는 제도는 무엇입니까?What system decides major state matters by direct popular vote?
  10. Q63

    지역 주민이 직접 선출하는 지방정부의 책임자를 무엇이라고 합니까?

    What do you call the head of a local government elected directly by residents?

    Answer

    지방자치단체장

    The head of a local government

    Notes

    Mayors, governors, county heads and district heads all belong here.

  11. Q64

    지방의회 의원은 누가 선출합니까?

    Who elects local council members?

    Answer

    지역 주민

    Local residents

    Notes

    They are chosen in local elections every four years.

정부기관과 공공기관26 questions

  1. Q65

    국가의 세입·세출 결산을 검사하는 헌법기관은 어디입니까?

    Which constitutional body audits the state’s revenues and expenditures?

    Answer

    감사원

    The Board of Audit and Inspection

    Notes

    It also inspects the work of agencies and officials.

  2. Q66

    국방과 국가안보 업무를 담당하는 중앙행정기관은 어디입니까?

    Which ministry handles national defense and security?

    Answer

    국방부

    The Ministry of National Defense

    Notes

    It administers the armed forces.

  3. Q67

    외교와 재외국민 보호 업무를 담당하는 부처는 어디입니까?

    Which ministry handles diplomacy and protecting nationals abroad?

    Answer

    외교부

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Notes

    It oversees embassies and consulates overseas.

  4. Q68

    학교교육과 교육정책을 담당하는 중앙행정기관은 어디입니까?

    Which ministry handles school education and education policy?

    Answer

    교육부

    The Ministry of Education

    Notes

    It covers everything from kindergartens to universities.

  5. Q69

    복지·보건·연금 정책을 담당하는 부처는 어디입니까?

    Which ministry handles welfare, health and pension policy?

    Answer

    보건복지부

    The Ministry of Health and Welfare

    Notes

    National pension and health insurance policy come from here.

  6. Q70

    고용·근로조건·노동정책을 담당하는 부처는 어디입니까?

    Which ministry handles employment, working conditions and labor policy?

    Answer

    고용노동부

    The Ministry of Employment and Labor

    Notes

    Its offices also receive unpaid-wage reports.

  7. Q71

    감염병의 방역·검역과 질병 조사를 담당하는 기관은 어디입니까?

    Which agency handles disease control, quarantine and epidemiological surveys?

    Answer

    질병관리청

    The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA)

    Notes

    It led the response to COVID-19.

  8. Q72

    부패 방지와 고충민원 처리를 담당하는 기관은 어디입니까?

    Which body handles anti-corruption work and civil grievances?

    Answer

    국민권익위원회

    The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission

    Notes

    It also runs the e-People petition portal.

  9. Q73

    인권 침해와 차별에 관한 진정을 다루는 기관은 어디입니까?

    Which body handles petitions on human rights violations and discrimination?

    Answer

    국가인권위원회

    The National Human Rights Commission

    Notes

    It is independent, belonging to no ministry.

  10. Q74

    치안 유지와 범죄 예방을 담당하는 중앙기관은 어디입니까?

    Which central agency maintains public order and prevents crime?

    Answer

    경찰청

    The National Police Agency

    Notes

    It commands police stations across the country.

  11. Q75

    화재 예방과 구조·구급 정책을 담당하는 중앙기관은 어디입니까?

    Which central agency handles fire prevention, rescue and emergency policy?

    Answer

    소방청

    The National Fire Agency

    Notes

    It oversees the fire stations that answer 119 calls.

  12. Q76

    날씨를 관측하고 예보하는 국가기관은 어디입니까?

    Which state agency observes and forecasts the weather?

    Answer

    기상청

    The Korea Meteorological Administration

    Notes

    Typhoon and heat-wave warnings are issued here.

  13. Q77

    국세의 부과와 징수를 담당하는 기관은 어디입니까?

    Which agency assesses and collects national taxes?

    Answer

    국세청

    The National Tax Service

    Notes

    It collects national taxes such as income tax and VAT.

  14. Q78

    수입·수출 물품의 통관과 관세 업무를 담당하는 기관은 어디입니까?

    Which agency handles customs clearance and duties on imports and exports?

    Answer

    관세청

    The Korea Customs Service

    Notes

    It oversees the customs houses at airports and ports.

  15. Q79

    병역 의무자의 징집과 병역 관리를 담당하는 기관은 어디입니까?

    Which agency handles conscription and military service administration?

    Answer

    병무청

    The Military Manpower Administration

    Notes

    It is the office that sends enlistment notices.

  16. Q80

    국가유공자와 보훈가족 지원을 담당하는 부처는 어디입니까?

    Which ministry supports national merit holders and veterans’ families?

    Answer

    국가보훈부

    The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs

    Notes

    It honors independence patriots and war veterans.

  17. Q81

    식품과 의약품의 안전을 관리하는 기관은 어디입니까?

    Which agency manages the safety of food and medicine?

    Answer

    식품의약품안전처

    The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety

    Notes

    It licenses and inspects food and drugs.

  18. Q82

    개인정보 보호 정책을 총괄하는 기관은 어디입니까?

    Which body oversees personal data protection policy?

    Answer

    개인정보보호위원회

    The Personal Information Protection Commission

    Notes

    It also investigates data breach incidents.

  19. Q83

    기업의 불공정거래와 독과점을 감독하는 기관은 어디입니까?

    Which body supervises unfair trade and monopolies?

    Answer

    공정거래위원회

    The Fair Trade Commission

    Notes

    It is called the referee of the market.

  20. Q84

    지역의 학교교육 행정을 담당하는 기관은 어디입니까?

    Which office administers school education in each region?

    Answer

    교육청

    The Office of Education

    Notes

    Each province and city has one, led by a superintendent.

  21. Q85

    지역에서 국세 관련 민원을 처리하는 기관은 어디입니까?

    Which office handles national tax matters locally?

    Answer

    세무서

    The tax office

    Notes

    Tax offices under the National Tax Service exist nationwide.

  22. Q86

    재난이 발생했을 때 범정부 대응을 총괄하는 본부는 무엇입니까?

    What headquarters directs the whole-of-government response to disasters?

    Answer

    중앙재난안전대책본부

    The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters

    Notes

    It is activated during major disasters.

  23. Q87

    소비자 피해 상담과 분쟁 조정을 지원하는 공공기관은 어디입니까?

    Which public body supports consumer complaint counseling and dispute mediation?

    Answer

    한국소비자원

    The Korea Consumer Agency

    Notes

    It connects with the 1372 consumer counseling center.

  24. Q88

    경제적으로 어려운 사람에게 법률상담과 소송 지원을 제공하는 기관은 어디입니까?

    Which body gives legal counseling and litigation support to those in hardship?

    Answer

    대한법률구조공단

    The Korea Legal Aid Corporation

    Notes

    Counseling is available at 132.

  25. Q89

    예방접종과 지역 보건서비스를 제공하는 가까운 공공기관은 어디입니까?

    Which nearby public facility gives vaccinations and local health services?

    Answer

    보건소

    The public health center

    Notes

    Every city, county and district has one.

  26. Q90

    범죄 피해 신고와 치안 민원을 가까이에서 처리하는 곳은 어디입니까?

    Where are crime reports and local safety matters handled nearby?

    Answer

    경찰서

    The police station

    Notes

    In an emergency, call 112.

지금의 국가 지도자16 questions

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  1. Q91

    현재 대한민국 대통령은 누구입니까?

    Who is the current President of Korea?

    Answer

    이재명

    Lee Jae-myung

    Notes

    He took office in June 2025 as the 21st president.

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    • 현재 대한민국 국가원수의 이름은 무엇입니까?What is the name of the current head of state?
  2. Q92

    이재명 대통령은 대한민국 제 몇 대 대통령입니까?

    Lee Jae-myung is which-numbered president of Korea?

    Answer

    제21대

    The 21st

    Notes

    The count goes by terms, not by individuals.

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    • 현재 대통령의 대수는 몇 대입니까?What number is the current presidential term?
  3. Q93

    현재 대한민국 국무총리는 누구입니까?

    Who is the current Prime Minister of Korea?

    Answer

    한성숙

    Han Seong-sook

    Notes

    She was appointed by the president with the National Assembly’s consent.

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    • 현재 정부의 국무총리 이름은 무엇입니까?What is the name of the current Prime Minister?
  4. Q94

    한성숙 국무총리는 대한민국 제몇 대 국무총리입니까?

    Han Seong-sook is which-numbered Prime Minister?

    Answer

    제50대

    The 50th

    Notes

    She serves as the 50th Prime Minister of Korea.

    Other questions with the same answer (1)
    • 현재 국무총리의 대수는 몇 대입니까?What number is the current Prime Minister’s term?
  5. Q95

    현재 대한민국 국회의장은 누구입니까?

    Who is the current Speaker of the National Assembly?

    Answer

    조정식

    Cho Jung-sik

    Notes

    He is the Speaker for the second half of the 22nd Assembly.

    Other questions with the same answer (1)
    • 현재 국회를 대표하는 국회의장의 이름은 무엇입니까?What is the name of the current Speaker representing the Assembly?
  6. Q96

    현재 대법원장은 누구입니까?

    Who is the current Chief Justice?

    Answer

    조희대

    Jo Hee-dae

    Notes

    He was appointed by the president with the Assembly’s consent.

    Other questions with the same answer (1)
    • 현재 대한민국 사법부 수장의 이름은 무엇입니까?What is the name of the current head of the judiciary?
  7. Q97

    현재 헌법재판소장은 누구입니까?

    Who is the current President of the Constitutional Court?

    Answer

    김상환

    Kim Sang-hwan

    Notes

    He was appointed from among the justices with the Assembly’s consent.

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    • 현재 헌법재판소를 대표하는 재판소장의 이름은 무엇입니까?What is the name of the current head of the Constitutional Court?
  8. Q98

    현재 대한민국 국회는 제몇 대 국회입니까?

    Which Assembly is currently in session?

    Answer

    제22대

    The 22nd National Assembly

    Notes

    It was formed by the 2024 general election.

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    • 현재 활동 중인 국회의 대수는 무엇입니까?What number is the Assembly currently at work?

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