Makgeolli is a traditional Korean milky rice wine. My husband and I enjoyed makgeolli once in a while when we were living in Korea (it is especially good, half way up a mountain, fresh and cold), but didn’t think about if often. It’s been a year since we […]
On Monday October 21, Embassy of the Republic of Korea presented its 6th ‘School Visit Program’ to Grade 7 students of York Street Public School introducing various aspects of Korean culture and society. After the School Visit presentation, the Embassy screened a Korean animation film “Leafie, a Hen […]
On Monday October 21, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea invited world renowned Korean-Canadian pianist Lucille Chung to the Ambassador’s Residence for a special recital on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the 60th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice. Performing for an […]
On Friday October 18, Embassy of the Republic of Korea presented its 5th ‘School Visit Program’ and the first ‘Embassy Field Trip Program’ to Grade 11-12 students of Glebe Collegiate Institute introducing Korea-Canada relations and the role of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea. Counselor for Cultural […]
When you think Korea you think galbi, kimchi and soju! Rarely would someone think salad, salsa and veggies! But at the 2013 Rendez-Vous Korean Cuisine I had the opportunity to taste a Korean take on those items! I must start off by saying my fridge is always (and […]
The Sea of Shoes blogger Jane Aldridge has been raving about Seoul as a shopping destination on her blog. Speaking from my personal experience, Aldridge does not exaggerate one bit when she described shopping in Seoul to be “overwhelming”. As for me, I can’t think of a shopping excursion […]
Hello friends! It has been devastatingly a long time since I’ve posted on the blog.. I’ll try to keep up with frequent postings from now on ;) This time I’ll be writing about my experience at the event, ‘Rendezvous Korean Cuisine 2013 – Grill and Noodle Journey’ that […]
My adventures in the kitchen usually consist of making a big mess, while my husband is running around with a wiping cloth, trying to contain the situation. It might sound like a chaotic ritual, but it’s mostly laughter and a lot of flour flying around. Our fun for […]
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 […]
After living in Canada for three years, my Korean husband has picked up several hobbies (gardening, extreme couponing, recreational soccer), but his newest, is by far my favourite. This spring, he decided to try his hand (no pun intended) at Korean Hand Acupuncture, or sujichim/수지침. He was so […]
Last weekend was Canadian Thanksgiving, and it was a fitting couple of days to commemorate 60 years since the Korean War as well as 50 years of diplomatic ties between Canada and Korea. This was done in grand style, with the arrival of Korean destroyer ship ROKS DAE […]
Le Vieux Port de Montréal a accueilli dimanche le 13 octobre deux navires sud-coréens avec leurs équipages pour souligner le 60e anniversaire de la guerre de Corée. Les ROKS Dae Jo Yeong et ROKS Hwa-Cheon sont des navires impressionnants. En effet, je m’attendais qu’ils soient plus […]
Republic of Korea Navy(ROKN) Cruise Training Task Group(CTTG) of 2013(Commander: RDML Jang Soo-hong) set sail from Oslo, Norway and made its eleventh port call to Montreal, Canada on Sunday, the 13th of October. DAE JO YEONG and HWA CHEON, a destroyer and an auxiliary ship with respective displacements […]
Le 30 septembre dernier fut une grande journée de fête pour les dignitaires des Nations Unies et les représentants de compagnies présents à Montréal dans le cadre de la 38ème assemblée de l’ICAO, la International Civil Aviation Organization. Le gouvernement de la Corée a été l’hôte d’une impressionnante […]
On Monday October 7, Embassy of the Republic of Korea presented its 4th ‘School Visit Program’ at Pinecrest Public School introducing Korean culture, history, geography and society, as well as raising awareness of Korea-Canada relations on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the 60th […]
October 3rd 2013 was a Day for Korean Canadians in Canada. A flag raising ceremony and a reception was held in the Ontario Provincial Parliament building in Queen’s Park, Toronto in commemoration of the day. The decision to make October 3rd was a very sensible decision as it […]
I spend so much time lately thinking about what is it that really makes us happy. I find that most of the time the sensitive balance that gives us happiness is a very hard thing to comprehend and on other occasions we are able to find bliss in […]
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 […]
If you take a stroll along Roncesvalles Avenue in Toronto, predominantly known for its mixture of European delis and hipster cafés, you may be surprised to see this giant Kimchi thumb. Take a step back to reveal Greenfield’s Organic Bulk Food shop boasting the ‘self-proclaimed’ best kimchi in […]
On Sunday October 6, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea held an exclusive special movie screening for the local Korean War Veterans and their families, as part of its Monthly Korean Movie Night. In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice and the ‘Year […]
