question vs problem in Korean

물음vs문제

question

물음question

물음 means "question." It is used when someone asks something and wants an answer. In school, it can mean a teacher’s question or a question in a workbook. It is a simple noun for asking something (물음).

When to use question
problem

문제problem

문제 means a problem. In school, it often means a question or exercise in a workbook, homework, or a test. You can also use it for a difficulty in daily life, like a problem with a computer or a ticket.

When to use problem

How they differ

물음 also means a question, often in writing or in a slightly more formal way. 문제 is more common for quiz or exam items and for troubles like a computer problem.