About this Study Set
This study set covers South Korean Internet Culture through
18 practice questions.
Explore the cutting-edge of South Korean internet culture, from AI's impact on entertainment to the booming webtoon and gaming industries, and the evolving social media landscape. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 18 questions from the
South Korea's Digital Revolution: K-Pop, AI, and the Future of Online Culture study set below.
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1
In 2024, which genre segment of the South Korean online gaming market registered the fastest growth, according to market analysis?
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A
Role-playing games (RPG)
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B
Strategy games
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C
Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA)
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D
Sports simulation games
2
What was the approximate revenue of South Korea's webtoon industry in 2024, marking its second consecutive year exceeding 2 trillion won?
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A
$1.1 billion
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B
$1.397 billion
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C
$1.6 billion
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D
$1.9 billion
3
As of February 2025, what percentage of South Korea's population was actively using social media platforms?
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A
78.5%
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B
86.2%
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C
94.7%
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D
97.4%
4
According to a March 2025 report, South Koreans spent approximately how many times more hours on short-form video platforms compared to traditional OTT streaming services in the preceding month?
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A
Three times
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B
Five times
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C
Seven times
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D
Ten times
5
In 2024, South Korea ranked as the world's ______ largest market globally for mobile app revenue.
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A
Second
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B
Third
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C
Fourth
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D
Fifth
6
Which of the following is identified as a primary driver for the growth of the South Korean mobile gaming market in the 2025-2030 forecast period?
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A
A decline in smartphone ownership
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B
The emergence of PC-only gaming cafes
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C
The rising e-sports culture and Gen-Z interest
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D
Government restrictions on online gaming
7
In 2024, the online fashion segment accounted for roughly what percentage of South Korea's total e-commerce revenue, ranking second only to electronics?
8
Which domestic platform is noted for its plans to introduce a dedicated short-form video tab in its Daum app during the second quarter of 2025?
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A
Naver
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B
Kakao
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C
Coupang
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D
Tving
9
As of mid-2025, what percentage of Netflix and Tving ad-tier users in South Korea wished to keep their current plans, indicating growing acceptance of ad-supported streaming?
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A
52.3%
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B
68.9%
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C
85.2%
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D
91.5%
10
In 2024, which major K-pop girl group led the category with the largest share of global K-pop media coverage, according to a Ministry of Culture report?
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A
TWICE
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B
BLACKPINK
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C
NewJeans
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D
IVE
11
Which AI company's 'AI Super-Scaler' technology was used to digitally remaster the animated film 'Leafie, a Hen into the Wild' to 4K resolution in January 2025?
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A
Supertone
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B
Inshorts
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C
Kakao AI
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D
Samsung SDS
12
According to a March 2025 report, what was the average monthly usage time per user on TikTok in South Korea for watching short-form videos?
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A
8 hours and 30 minutes
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B
12 hours and 15 minutes
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C
19 hours and 54 minutes
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D
24 hours and 45 minutes
13
Which of the following South Korean internet portals saw a significant spike in illegal and harmful online content following the December 2024 martial law declaration?
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A
Kakao
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B
Naver
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C
Daum
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D
All of the above
14
In the South Korean fashion influencer marketing scene as of January 2025, which technologies are being adopted to maximize campaign performance and engagement?
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A
Blockchain and NFTs
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B
AI and Augmented Reality (AR)
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C
Virtual Reality (VR) and Haptics
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D
5G Network Slicing
15
Which of the following was identified as the largest revenue-generating genre in South Korea's online gaming market in 2024?
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A
Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA)
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B
Role-playing games (RPG)
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C
Shooter games
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D
Real-time strategy (RTS)
16
By mid-2025, what was the approximate percentage of Tving's total subscribers who were using the ad-tier plan?
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A
14.4%
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B
25.5%
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C
39.2%
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D
85.2%
17
In 2024, South Korea's e-commerce market hit approximately US$230 billion, with mobile shopping accounting for what percentage of transactions?
18
What is the projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the South Korean gaming market from 2025 to 2030?
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A
6.1%
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B
10.5%
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C
12.2%
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D
15.8%
