Before Selfies, there was Selcas. Selca is the Korean term for selfie, a shortened version of two words – self & camera – combined together. Similar to the definition of a selfie, it also means to take one’s photo with the intention of posting it on social […]
To follow the series on Facebook, click here. This is my first post since April since I couldn’t keep up with the series due to personal reasons for the past months, and I apologize for the unforeseen hiatus. ♥ Click to view previous issue: Issue 1: 러브홀릭(Loveholic),Issue 2: 동방신기(TVXQ/DBSK/Tohoshinki),Issue […]
“An old stranger appears in a peaceful rural village, but no one knows when or why. As mysterious rumours begin to spread about this man, the villagers drop dead one by one. They grotesquely kill each other for inexplicable reasons. The village is swept by turmoil and the […]
2016 has proven itself to be an eventful year, and the month of June has come to an end. As we head off into the second half of 2016, let’s see a quick summary of what has been trending in Korea for the month of June 2016. […]
My favourite thing to eat in Korea during the hot summer is definitely bingsu. This popular dessert of shaved ice with assorted toppings is a perfect way to stave off the sweltering heat! You might be familiar with the classic: traditional Patbingsu, which is simply made up […]
Oh, boy. This is embarrassing. I remember saying in my last post I would write another the following week. That was five months ago now. What happened? I actually moved to South Korea and now I’m living and working here as an English teacher, though hopefully I can […]
Pun intended. Korea, well South Korea, is well-known for its internet connectivity. It is one of the most connected nations in the world, consistently ranking at the top in terms of internet connectivity and internet speed. Since the age of the internet, numerous corporations have taken full advantage, […]
Korean-Canadian fusion food! How, you wonder?
By combining delicious Korean bulgogi and beloved Canadian poutine together, that’s how!
My most popular post so far, at least based on the number of views, is about Webtoons. If you haven’t read it, you can check it out here. I was surprised to not only find out that there were a lot of people interested in them, I also learned that there was an established […]
Jinju, Gyeongsangnamdo ─ “Write Your Name in Korea” is a global tourism campaign conducted by Korea Tourism Organization (KTO). Names of the first 23,000 participants are engraved on Sang Sang Gil in Changwon, located on the southern coast of Korea. Hope you imagine and explore more about Korea […]
On Monday June 6th, 2016, Korea will mark its sixty-first Rememberance Day (현충일). At the 10th hour and at the sound of a siren, Korea will take a minute of silence to honour those who had sacrificed their lives to protect Korea from enemy invasion. In contrast to […]
Silent Disco Squad at E. Broadway, 100 in 1 Day Vancouver 2015 ⓒ Lea Chambers Community driven, city-wide place making festival will activate 100+ fun, innovative pop-up ideas all over Canada. Imagine the possibilities for our city if hundreds of people united to participate in small initiatives to […]
While most travelers have most likely heard about Jeju Island, which is one of the most famous island in Korea; the Korean peninsula is surrounded by virtually endless number of smaller and lesser-known islands yet with breathtaking scenes. Today, I would like to introduce you to some of […]
Sen. Yonah Martin, MP Canada. ⓒ Vancouver Chosunilbo Previous article: [KC101] CKFTAnniversary(1) – Happily Ever After? Jinju, Gyeongsangnamdo ─ Where I met Senator Martin was North York, Ontario, to participate in 11th OKTA Toronto Trading School for next generation on June 12th, 2015. OKTA (President Mr. Ki-chul Park) […]
If your Social Studies and History classes were anything like mine (that is, in the Canadian public school system), chances are, they barely covered Korean history. I do recall my teacher mentioning the Korean War and the resulting division of the peninsula along the 38th parallel, but other than […]
If you are looking for a SWEET, FUN and ROMANTIC K-drama, there is a perfect answer. “Another Oh Hae-young” This K-drama is newly beginning from May 2nd, 2016, and it is about two women with a same name (Oh Hae-young) and a man who can see future (Park […]
Click here to read my list of delicious winter dishes! Just like there are dozens of delicious food/snacks that you can enjoy during the cold winter; there are lots of popular Korean summer foods that will cool you down during the hot summer as well. Staying in […]
MAMAMOO: Jazz, Funk, Swing, Rock ‘n’ roll, and Retro-sound whatever! Vocal, rap, dance, wild vibrato, ad lib: BEAGLEST K-pop Girl Band at all time. Well-reputed by perfect performances on stage! Agency: RBW Entertainment Fans: MOOMOO (MOO sounds like “radish” in Korean, so their mascot looks like a radish.) […]
Jeniffer Kim aka meejmuse This Aussie-Korean vlogger has a love for all things beauty. Besides popular make-up tutorials, such as her Taeyeon Day-to-Night Makeup, and her Go-To Korean Look, check out her Seoul street interviews on culture and lifestyle, like What Koreans Really Think of Plastic Surgery. View this post on Instagram So […]
A hanbok is traditional Korean attire that is worn on special occasions. Children will wear a hanbok on their first birthday, and adults will wear it at their wedding, 60th birthday, funerals, festive days, and religious ceremonies. For a woman a hanbok consists of a high-waisted skirt, and […]
