An Evening of K-Pop Dancing, Games, Food, and Fun: The Third Annual K-Pop Dance Event
2023 K-Pop Dance Event For the third consecutive year, UBC’s Korean Language and Culture Program held the annual K-Pop Dance Event on November 10th at the Asian Center Auditorium. The event was organized and led by Korean Language Program students, gathering a group of 60 attendees for a night of dancing and fun games. Along […]
Professor Ross King speaks on the significance of Hangeul Day
Hangeul day showcases the achievements of the Korean alphabet and its popularity beyond Korea. With increased interest in Hangeul in recent years, Professor Ross King spoke on Arirang News about its rising global demand, approaches to Korean language and culture, and tackling the challenges in promoting Hangeul. This post is from the UBC Department of Asian Studies.
Asian Studies New Faculty Spotlight – Ji-yoon An
Meet our faculty members in Asian Studies and learn more about their backgrounds and passions! In this Faculty Spotlight, we introduce you to Dr. Ji-yoon An, our new Assistant Professor in Modern Korean Popular Culture! Prior to joining UBC, she had experience teaching and researching in Germany, Singapore, and Hong Kong. For more information […]
2023 Korean Speaking Practice Forum
Speaking Practice Forum is a volunteer-based program designed for Korean learners seeking opportunities to practice speaking Korean and engage with Korean speakers to learn about their culture. Our team of volunteers comprises exchange students from South Korea at UBC, Korean heritage speakers on campus, and advanced learners who have completed KORN 300 level at UBC. […]
The 2023 Quiz on Korea: Canada Preliminary Round
The Canada preliminary round of the 2023 Quiz on Korea was held in the Asian Centre on May 8th. The event was co-hosted by the Korean Language and Culture program and the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver to raise awareness about Korea overseas. Also, this year, we celebrated the 60th year […]
The 89th TOPIK Test: Application Opens on May 1
The 89th Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) is taking place on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver, located on #1600-1090 W. Georgia Street, Vancouver. Applications will be accepted from May 1st to May 17th. Please see more details and download the application forms here. Please send […]
Let’s Talk: Korean and English Language Exchange
On Friday, March 24th, the Let’s Talk: Korean & English Language Exchange event brought together 70 participants, including Korean learners, exchange students from Korea, special guests such as the Korean Consul, a visiting scholar, and fourth-generation Koreans from Japan, and volunteer Korean speakers. The event was organized to provide an opportunity for speakers from different […]
Career Night hosted by the Korean Language and Culture Program: “Explore your Dreams of Studying, Working, and Living in South Korea!”
On March 2nd, the UBC Korean Language and Culture Program co-hosted a special information session titled, “Explore your Dreams of Studying, Working, and Living in South Korea!”, with Korean Education Affairs Section, Korean Consulate General in Toronto. The event was organized to introduce students to the many possibilities of working and living in South Korea […]
Renee Zhang Wins Second Place at 2023 Toronto Speech Contest
The 17th Annual Toronto Speech Contest was held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the University of Toronto. After a preliminary round featuring 76 participants from across Canada, 45 finalists were selected to present their speeches on the main stage. Among them was Renee (Chen) Zhang, a third-year student majoring in Asian Language and Culture […]
2022 Kpop Dance Event
For the second year in a row, UBC’s Korean Language Program hosted the Annual K-Pop Dance Event on November 8th at the Asian Center Auditorium. Organized by students in the Korean Language Program, the event was attended by over 50 UBC students and invited guests. This year’s event was sponsored by the UBC’s Department […]