As the ‘Korean Wave’ of popular entertainment continues to spread globally, the vanguard has undoubtedly been comprised of Korea’s pop music and film industries. While each of these boast their own merits, neither have their origins within Korea itself – girl groups and dramatic films have existed globally […]
On September 16th, Dalhousie University welcomed the Republic of Korea’s Ambassador to Canada Cho Hee-Yong, who was visiting Halifax as a part of the Korean Embassy’s 50th Anniversary celebrations. Those in attendance included a healthy mix of students, professors, and citizens both Canadian and Korean, who were eager […]
In the past few years, Korean pop music has experienced a global emergence of sorts, gaining attention from all corners of the world. While the magnitude of this increased interest is undeniable, few would be likely to argue that it is primarily about the quality of the music […]
As the new year dawns, for football fans 2013 marks the halfway point to the next World Cup to be held in Brazil. While Canada’s side has already been eliminated in embarrassing fashion, the Republic of Korea team seems to be well on course to qualify for its […]
