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Korean Snacks
Guest contributor (aka a friend of mine) Esabelle Kim joins us today to share 10 of her favorite Korean snacks. Although I would like to say “top 10″, she refuses to play favorites. 10. 홈런볼 (Home-run...
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Toronto International Film Festival Appoints Seoul for City to City Series
The Toronto International Film Festival is the leading public film festival in the world, screening more than 300 films from 60+ countries every September. Seoul, South Korea has been chosen by the...
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South Korean Café is a Life-Size Rolleiflex Camera
The family that owns the Dreamy Camera Café sits happily in front of their home and café. A South Korean family from Yangpyung (located 40 miles from Seoul) have built a life-size vintage Rolleiflex...
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The world’s Largest Mall in Busan, Korea
One of few tour spot in Alberta, other than mountains and snow, would be the West Edmonton Mall which is one of the largest shopping malls in North America located in Edmonton, Alberta. It’s known...
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Restaurant Review: Boom Beer
What’s better than fried chicken? Korean Fried Chicken! If you ever had fried chicken in Korea, you know it tastes nothing like KFC or any other fast-food chains that offer it, here in Canada. There...
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How to make good Ramen noodles
Hello bloggers! Last night, I was thinking getting a bit hungry and looked through my pantry to see what I can have. From the corner of my eyes, I saw this red shiny packaging and guess what it was?!...
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She-Spots, The Parking Spots for South Korean Women
She Spots are painted pink, and are marked with a woman figure in a dress. In 2009, the Seoul Metropolitan Government introduced women only parking spots. The purpose of the parking spots, called...
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Korean Beauty Box: Memebox Unboxing
If you are crazy about Korean cosmetics (like me), but don’t live in Korea (like me), boy do I have something exciting to tell you about. Beauty Box subscriptions are huge all over the world right now....
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Butterflies of Korea
With the arrival of summer, the parks and the woods in Korea become decorated in bright colours as butterflies awake from their cocoons and spread their newly-found wings into the air. In a country...
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Toronto will Have Two Cat Cafes in the Fall
There are hundreds of cat cafes in South Korea. Cat cafes started two decades ago in Asia, and have become very popular in South Korea. The trend has been picked up in Europe, and is now starting in...
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Korean Care Package
We’ve been living in Canada for four years, and it never stops being exciting when a Korean Care Package arrives! When we lived in Korea, my mom would send me coffee crisp chocolate bars, American...
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Korean Slang for Beginners
Korean slang is a popular topic on this blog. It seems that a lot of people all over the world want to learn Korean slang, and come to the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Canada’s blog for any...
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Toronto International Film Festival Appoints Seoul for City to City Series
The Toronto International Film Festival is the leading public film festival in the world, screening more than 300 films from 60+ countries every September. Seoul, South Korea has been chosen by the...
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Natural Beauty
Sometimes, looking around and observing the things that we take for granted can awaken within ourselves the realization of true beauty. The word “natural” has often been used to describe … Continue...
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Interview with UBC Professor Dr. Avram Agov: South Korea, Society, and...
I would like to personally apologize for the absence throughout the year, as I have been busy attending lectures on Korean history at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Throughout … Continue...
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Jindo Dog (진돗개)
Designated as natural monument #53, the Jindo dog is an integral part of Korea’s national identity. Known for its loyalty, bravery and innate hunting capability, the Jindo dog has lived … Continue...
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2013 Seoul Fashion Week
In anticipation for the 2013 Seoul Fashion Week S/S I thought I would prepare myself by browsing some of the street fashion from earlier this spring and I am glad … Continue reading →
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Fresh socks, anyone?
Have you ever given socks a thought? Socks are actually an important part of the Korean wardrobe. Much in the same way the tuque is an important and meaningful article … Continue reading →
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Pretty nails: Korean flower dye
It always seems incredible to me that so many of the ancient archeological discoveries are ornaments and body care products. But then I look at my own stack of fashion … Continue reading →
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Offbeats, Fishes & Sweet Melodies: Clara C performs in Toronto!
Let me guess. You’re wondering what this post has to do Korean culture and Korea-Canada relations. All will be answered in good time. Now then, let us begin! I had … Continue reading →
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