On Tuesday September 30, Korea Forum hosted by the Korean Embassy, OCDSB, and Academy of Korean Studies took place at Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) office. The purpose of this event was to provide the correct information on Korean history, geography, and culture to Canadian teachers.

Ambassador Cho Hee-yong expressed his gratitude to OCSDB staff members for this event and appealed to teach more accurate information on Korea to their students.

The presenters are Professor Mark Peterson at Brigham Young University, Professor Eun-Gi Kim at Korea University, Principal Renald Cousineau, International Certificate Program Coordinator Kathy Scheepers, and Researcher Dahee Kim at Academy of Korean Studies.

General Manger at  Academy of Korean Studies Ms. Gyeong-ran Jung’s Speech


Superintendent Pino Buffone’s Speech

Ambassador Cho Hee-yong’s Speech

Professor Mark Peterson

Professor Eun-Gi Kim

Researcher Kim

Principal Renald Cousineau

International Certificate Program Coordinator Kathy Scheepers