Monday, August 22, 2016
Facebooks Korean Top 10 for 2015
Facebooks Korean Top 10 for 2015
Like last year, Facebook has posted their "Year in Review" lists and included lists for the Top 10 Most Popular Topics in Korea, and the Top 10 Most Popular Check-in Locations for Korea.
Ive translated them into English, with a bit of explanation just in case you need it. And you may also be interested in this years top Naver searches for Korea and top Google searches for Korea.
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Most Popular Topics - Korea
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Big Bang
The popular K-pop boy group released a new album this year, their third, after a 3 year absence from the K-pop scene, and embarked on an international tour. - ???? vs ???? ??
The Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight - 11?13? ?? ??
11/13 Paris terror attacks - ???? ??
Improvement in Inter-Korean Relations
Reunions for family members separated by the Korean War were held this year. - 2015????????
2015 Gwangju Universiade
The 2015 Summer Universiade, an international sports competition for college athletes, was held in the Korean city of Gwangju - ???
MERS
Korea suffered an outbreak of the virus this year, which took a bite out of tourism. - ? ???? ?? ???
Paul McCartney Seoul Concert
The Beatles legend performed for the first time in Korea this year, after having had to cancel his planned tour the year prior - ??? ???
President Park Geun-hye
Various national issues, including my personal favorite the textbook controversy, made it a rough year for the President, especially after year-end protests. - ????
Asian Cup
The 2015 Asian Cup, a regional international football match, was held in Australia and saw the Korean national team finish in second place. - ?? 70??
Gwangbokjeol (Liberation Day) 70th Anniversary
This year marked the 70th Anniversary of Korean liberation from Japanese colonial rule.
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Most Popular Places - Korea
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Jeju-do
Koreas resort island - ????
Everland
An amusement park just outside Seoul - ?? ????
Jeonju Hanok Village
A historical recreation site featuring traditional Korean-style housing. Popular destination for families and school field trips. - ????
Lotte World
An amusement park inside Seoul - ?????????
Dongdaemun Design Plaza
An interesting example of modern architecture - ???
Gyeongbokgung
A royal palace in downtown Seoul and popular tourist attraction - N????
N Seoul Tower
That big ugly tower that looms over the Seoul skyline. Seriously I dont know why people go here. - ???
COEX Convention & Exhibition Center
Major exhibitions, shopping, and entertainment center in Gangnam, and this year was featured as one potential ISIS target. - ???????
Gyeongpo Beach
A popular resort area beach on Koreas east coast - ???
Namiseom
Nami Island, a popular romantic nature spot just outside Seoul, and filming location for many famous Korean dramas
Sadly, no mention of "I Seoul U" on any of these lists. You can also see my post on last years Facebook Korea Top 10 here along with 2015s top Naver searches for Korea and top Google searches for Korea.
