Difference between question and problem in Korean

질문·문제

question

질문question

A question is something you ask when you want to know something. In Korean, 질문 means a question you ask to a teacher, friend, parent, or another person. You can use it at school, at home, in a store, or while traveling.

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

질문 is something a person asks because they want an answer. 문제 in school is a test or workbook item to solve, and it can also mean a real-life problem.