Rolling Together: 2026 Kimbap Workshop 

Date: October 7, 2026  UBC Asian Studies Korean Language and Culture Program  On October 7, 2026, the UBC Korean Language and Culture Program hosted an interactive and heartwarming Kimbap Workshop!  Held at the Asian Centre at UBC, the workshop offered a hands-on cultural experience centered around kimbap, a traditional Korean comfort food known for bringing […]

Dr. Jeonghye Son Named 2024–2025 Lecturer of the Year

News article Dr. Jeonghye Son Named 2024–2025 Lecturer of the Year Read the Full Article on the Asian Studies Website Each year, the UBC Department of Asian Studies awards prizes to two Lecturers to recognize and celebrate excellence in teaching in the Lecturer rank. It is with great pleasure that the department has announced Zheng […]

KPop Demon Hunters, Korean culture and why kids love it so much

KPop Demon Hunters, Korean culture and why kids love it so much Decibel – THE GLOBE AND MAIL THE DECIBEL STAFF AND SHERRILL SUTHERLANDPUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 The movie of the summer wasn’t in theatres this year. It was on Netflix, it’s called KPop Demon Hunters and kids are obsessed with it. It has become […]