The History of C.C.C (Corea-Canada Cooperation) covers the history of friendly relations between Korea and Canada which had started in the Joseon Dynasty era. (And during that period, Korea was known as “Corea” instead of “Korea” to the international society.) The History of C.C.C will be in reverse order, starting […]
Dr. Cristina Yang is played by Canadian/Korean actress, Sandra Oh. Sandra Oh will be leaving the hit TV show, Grey’s Anatomy after ten seasons. Oh currently plays Dr. Cristina Yang, who is a cardiothoracic surgical fellow and best friend to main character, Meredith Grey. Yang is of Korean […]
It has been a couple months since the Canadian and Korean governments announced the signing of Korea-Canada FTA (“KCFTA”). Later in March, the Canadian government published “Final Agreement Summary.” In the absence of an actual text, or even a draft text, currently, this Summary is the best available information that exists regarding […]
I find myself constantly amazed at Korean modern artists and their unique perception of the world. Their preoccupation with notions of space and physics defy the limitations of art while at the same time creating a bridge between the flexibility of artistic thinking and scientific method. A refreshing […]
Ever since I can remember, I’ve always enjoyed meaty dishes. Whether its bits of meat inside a Korean stew dish, a plate of nice steak or kalbi dinner, or burgers and sausages fresh off the hot grill at barbeques: I love meat. Now this doesn’t mean I don’t […]
Students write messages to the victims of the Sewol ferry disaster. On April 16, 2014 the Sewol ferry going from Incheon to Jeju Island unexpectedly sank. The Sewol ferry was carrying about 470 people. Out of the 470 people on board 330 of them were students from Danwon […]
Hello bloggers! Last night, I was thinking getting a bit hungry and looked through my pantry to see what I can have. From the corner of my eyes, I saw this red shiny packaging and guess what it was?! RAMEN NOODLES! In Korean culture, when you are hungry […]
A candlelight vigil will be held on Saturday, April 27 at Our Lady of Fatima Parish Hall in Coquitlam, B.C. in honour of the victims, their families and those still missing from the Sewol ferry tragedy. On April 16, 2014, a ferry carrying 476 […]
What’s better than fried chicken? Korean Fried Chicken! If you ever had fried chicken in Korea, you know it tastes nothing like KFC or any other fast-food chains that offer it, here in Canada. There are Korean pubs or restaurants that offer Korean-style chicken, but many times it can […]
I know, I know, “Gangnam Style” is so 2012. If you’re like me, hearing it now makes you break out in hives, but you must admit that its rocketing to global popularity the way it did was a social phenomenon that no one saw coming. I’m convinced that […]
One of few tour spot in Alberta, other than mountains and snow, would be the West Edmonton Mall which is one of the largest shopping malls in North America located in Edmonton, Alberta. It’s known locally as WEM. There might be other shopping mall with ice rinks, midway […]
Michelle Wie happily hugs her caddy. Michelle Wie will be returning to Canada this summer to compete in the Manulife Financial Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Classic. The annual tournament will take place in Waterloo, Ontario at the Grey Silo Golf Course from June 4, 2014 to June […]
This has been a long time coming. I meant to post this much earlier but exams and final projects got the better of me and I found it rather challenging to balance everything. Still, I promised you, dear readers, 10 things, and 10 things you shall have. While […]
Hello readers! There was very good response to one of my previous posts about Canadians that are active in the Korean music industry! Each year, there seems to be at least two more people joining those ranks. To properly showcase all the artists that are in Korea that […]
*apologies for the typo in the graphics; should be 9:30 not 9:00 #workingwithoutcaffeine Korean soju market (esp. Seoul, which makes up 40%+ of the entire soju consumption) is pretty much monopolized by Choeum-chorum (translated as “Like First Time”) and Chamisul (translated vaguely as “Pure dew”) manufactured by Lotte and […]
. Son Yeon-Jae wrote a brand new chapter in the history of Korean rhythmic gymnastics, she carried home 4 gold medals (ribbon, ball, clubs, individual overall) and 1 bronze medal (hoop) at the 2014 FIG World Cup Circuit in Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday. Son Yeon-Jae has competed in […]
Less than a month after the announcement of completion of Korea-Canada, Korea on April 8, 2014, announced a formal signage of Korea-Australia FTA (“KAFTA”). The full text of the agreement can be found at Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website. What are the implications of this deal, which was […]
The family that owns the Dreamy Camera Café sits happily in front of their home and café. A South Korean family from Yangpyung (located 40 miles from Seoul) have built a life-size vintage Rolleiflex twin lens camera café. The family consists of the husband who is an army aviation […]
In the light of the strongly debated overly photoshopped imagery out there, Jee Young Lee’s photography comes in like a breath of fresh air. The recent Seoul Hongik University graduate is presently considered one of the most promising and talked about modern Korean artists, differentiating herself from the […]
Hello readers! Welcome to another concert feature for the blog. This time around, it’s an extra special edition, as the City of Toronto welcomes back for the 2nd time - the members of K-pop boy band TEEN TOP. On the last stop of their North American tour “HIGH […]
