Korea-Canada Blog

Jajangmyeon (짜장면 – black-bean-sauce noodles): reinventing foreign dishes into Korean favourites (round 1)

There was an interesting custom in Korea where after moving into a new home, you would order delivery from Korean-style Chinese restaurants (중국집) and eat jajangmyeon. Due to my dad’s … Continue reading

February 17, 2014 · 3 Comments

Internet Comics in Korea- Webtoons

Currently surfing on the Korean wave? Many of you that are currently interested in Korea may have listened to K-pop or watched K-dramas. The popularity of these forms of Korean … Continue reading

February 17, 2014 · 6 Comments

Farmers vs Manufacturers - The Ongoing Battle Over the Korea-Canada FTA

Last time I talked about how the free trade agreement (FTA) between Canada and Korea could be a positive move for those who are currently studying Korean culture and language. … Continue reading

February 15, 2014 · Leave a comment

Free Dance Workshop

The Ottawa Hallyu Team is extremely excited to be hosting in collaboration with the Ottawa Hallyu Dance Team, their first event tomorrow, Saturday, February 15! Do you like Kpop? Do … Continue reading

February 14, 2014 · Leave a comment

Valentine’s Day in Canada and Korea

Valentine’s Day is only few days away. Both Canada and Korea celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14th of every year and they both understand the day as a signifier for … Continue reading

February 13, 2014 · 1 Comment

The 3 Most Heart-warming and Romantic Places in Canada for Valentine’s Day ❤

Each year, Valentine’s Day rolls around and everyone is ready to express their love! For instance, some people bring their loved ones to some of the special places around … Continue reading

February 13, 2014 · 1 Comment

Introducing OHT

Over the last couple of years, the Hallyu Wave has steadily spread across our beloved capital city, however, the community is still not as connected as the larger communities such … Continue reading

February 13, 2014 · Leave a comment

What does the Korean Flag and the Canadian Flag represent?

As the National Flag of Canada Day (February 15) is fast approaching, do you know what the Korean and the Canadian Flag represent? Korean Flag The Korean flag, also known … Continue reading

February 13, 2014 · 2 Comments

Three Things I Noticed While Living in Canada

As I spend more time in Canada, I get more used to Canadian culture. However, it is still true that there are several cultural differences between my motherland and Canada. … Continue reading

February 12, 2014 · 3 Comments

Splinters in Korea-Japan relations

Today, one cannot discuss contemporary international relations in Northeast Asia without addressing the chronic problems fundamentally stemming from differences in perceptions of history, which hinder the potential for growth and friendship … Continue reading

February 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

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