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2025 Quiz on Korea Canada Preliminary
Quiz on Korea 2025 the global Korean Language and Culture quiz show On Saturday, April 12, 2025, the UBC Asian Centre came alive with energy and excitement as students, faculty, volunteers, and special guests gathered for the 2025 Quiz on Korea: Canada Preliminary Round. Co-hosted by the UBC Korean Language and Culture Program and the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver, the event celebrated the growing global enthusiasm for Korean language and culture, while offering students a platform to showcase their knowledge and passion. Organized by Korea’s national broadcaster, KBS, the Quiz on Korea competition is a global event that invites winners from preliminary rounds […]
2025 Korean Speech Contest: Celebrating All Participants and Their Achievements
On March 15th, three UBC students participated in the 2025 Korean Speech Contest held at University of Toronto with competitors from across Canada. Anushka Lahiry competed in the Intermediate Category, while Aliyah Simpson and Yueyan Shi participated in the Advanced Category. The contest provided a great opportunity for students to showcase their language skills and cultural knowledge. Anushka Lahiry won first place in the Intermediate Category, earning a scholarship for a summer language program in Korea and a prize worth $500. All participants did an outstanding job, and we are extremely proud of their hard work and dedication. Congratulations to everyone who took […]