South Pyongan Province

1. Which major river flows through South Pyongan Province?

Answer: Taedong River


2. What is the provincial capital of South Pyongan Province?

Answer: Pyongyang


3. Which historical kingdom was South Pyongan Province part of before becoming part of North Korea?

Answer: Joseon Dynasty


4. South Pyongan Province is known for its mountainous terrain. Which mountain range is found here?

Answer: Rangrim Mountains


5. South Pyongan Province has a significant heavy industry sector. What is a major industrial product produced here?

Answer: Chemicals


6.Agriculture is also important in the region. What is a major agricultural crop grown in South Pyongan Province?

Answer: Rice


7. The province is known for its mining industry. What mineral is mined in South Pyongan Province?

Answer: Coal


8. South Pyongan Province is home to several historical and cultural sites. Which UNESCO World Heritage Site is located here?

Answer: Mausoleums of Koguryo rulers


9. What is a traditional Korean dish commonly found in South Pyongan Province?

Answer: Pyongyang Naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles)


10. Which famous Korean folktale is associated with South Pyongan Province?

Answer: The Tale of Shim Cheong


11. South Pyongan Province is sometimes referred to as the "Cradle of the Korean Revolution." What event took place here that contributed to this title?

Answer: The March 1st Movement (1919) uprising against Japanese colonial rule. 


Type by: Banashree Hazarika