Which sport is linked to South Korea in the material?

• A. Baseball
• B. Basketball
• C. Tennis
• D. Taekwondo

Answer: (D)

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that originated in Korea and is tightly tied to South Korean culture and history. Its name reflects Korean words for “foot” and “hand,” and it is widely recognized as Korea’s signature martial art, with a strong presence in education, sport programs, and the Olympics. Because the material explicitly links a sport to South Korea, Taekwondo fits this association far more directly than baseball, basketball, or tennis, which are global sports without a singular national identity tied to Korea in the same way.