J’ai essayé le hanbok!
J’ai eu la chance de me balader en hanbok à Séoul. Je vous raconte mon expérience!
KOREAlity or Fiction? #4 : K-drama couples
Can you tell which of these famous co-stars ended up dating in real life?
G-Dragon live in Toronto
On July 30th, G-Dragon visited his Canadian fans as part of his tour Act III M.O.T.T.E. And I was among them!
South Korea’s Nuclear Dilemma
In light of some recent events, perhaps “nuclear” and “north” may be a hot keyword in current affairs. However, this article will explore a different “nuclear” regarding the “South”- recent nuclear policy in South Korea. The election of President Moon Jae-in last May has brought numerous changes to […]
Korea’s Delivery Food Culture
“Do you eat Kimchi?” One of the most iconic Korean foods recognized by people worldwide is Kimchi. In fact, it is a staple food in most Korean households. As Korea makes its presence known in the global stage, Korean foods are becoming increasingly popular. However, unless you visit […]
Popular Korean Drinks (Available in Canada)
While shopping with my friend at a local Korean grocer, we came across a fridge full of soft drinks that suddenly reminded him of his childhood. In the midst of his nostalgia I asked him to pick out five of the most common drinks he had as a […]
The Gateway to Korea: Incheon International Airport
Planning to visit Korea? You will realize that you can’t find a “Seoul Airport.” That is because the biggest airport in Korea is not in Seoul. Your journey in Korea starts about 50 kilometres away from Seoul, in Incheon International Airport. So what is so special about this […]
Teacher Talk #3: Three Anecdotes to Convince You to Teach in “Rural” Korea
Personal anecdotes from past and current English teachers in Jeollanamdo, South Korea.
La Corée débarque au festival Fantasia de Montréal
Cette année encore, la Corée du sud nous promet une sélection de films enlevants et variés.
Korea in the Capital #2: Korean Cultural Fair
Sunday June 25th marked the celebration of the first Korean Culture Fair in Ottawa, part of the summer long K-Connected Events (hosted by the Korean Cultural Centre) and in collaboration with “Ottawa Welcomes the World”, for Canada 150. The chance to re-live my Korea experience through K-POP dance, […]
The Korean Sauna Experience
The last time I returned to Toronto, I had the chance to visit my first Korean sauna, Seoul Zimzilbang, with a friend of mine. Unfortunately photos weren’t allowed inside the sauna – for obvious reasons – but I thought I should share my experience, and offer some more […]
Want to Learn Korean? KLT(Korean Language Table)
Every year, many international students from all over the world decide to fly over to Korea to study the language in many different ways. Some people would attend 어학당 (Korean Language Institute) and some people might just go on a long trip, travelling all over the places in […]
2017 Mobile Phones by Korean Firms: Samsung Galaxy S8 and LG G6
Ever since Apple released the iPhone in 2007, smartphones have dominated the mobile phone industry. Nowadays, it is hard to see someone without a smartphone. Some of the biggest players in the smartphone market include two Korean firms, Samsung and LG. The phones run Google’s Android mobile operating […]
The Return of My Superman: Part One of the Family Chronicles
One of Korea’s biggest broadcasting companies, KBS, is well known for its family friendly, quality content. Within the channels, there’s something called the Sunday Lineup, made up of some of the most popular shows in South Korea today. One of these shows is the Return of Superman. Little faces peer at the camera lens […]
Colours of Korea Festival: June 2017
On June 3rd and 4th, the Montréal Korean Language and Culture Centre hosted its annual Korean Culture Festival: Colours of Korea.
KOREAlity or Fiction #3: Filming Location
Discover some of your favourite K-drama filming locations!
Concours oratoire : l’importance de se lancer des défis
Parler en public, c’est parfois le pire cauchemar d’un débutant, mais c’est aussi un beau défi.
Korean Beauty Trend (& Review): The Face Mask
Since BB Cream made its first appearance in the Western market, the South Korean beauty industry has seen phenomenal growth here in North America, and for good reason – the products actually work. Whether your skin is dry, red, oily, or chock full of blackheads…Korea has a solution […]
2017 Korean dramas: May edition
If April didn’t bring us many interesting dramas (except the amazing Chicago typewriter), May is here to save the day! Some of the most anticipated dramas are starting this month, and they are already breaking records *cough* master of the mask *cough* Take a look a the list […]
J’ai décidé de passer le TOPIK
Voici pourquoi j’ai décidé de passer l’examen du TOPIK.
