Difference between homework and problem in Korean

숙제·문제

homework

숙제homework

Homework (숙제) is school work that students do after class, often at home. It can be math, reading, writing, or other practice from the teacher. People often say they have homework, do homework, or finish homework.

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.

The difference

문제 is one question or exercise, like a math problem on a worksheet. 숙제 is the whole homework assignment, which can include many problems.