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 please […]

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. […]