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 […]
Learning Languages and Cultures: UBC-KAIST Online Language Exchange Event
On March 20 and 27, students in UBC’s Korean Language Program participated in a two-day online language exchange with students from KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology). Held over Zoom, the event brought together learners from UBC’s KORN 200 and KORN 302 classes and KAIST students currently studying English. The sessions were structured […]
Professor Ross King and former PhD student Dafna Zur appear on Korean talk show
Dr. Ross King, professor of Korean Language and Literature and former Head of Department at UBC Asian Studies, recently made a guest appearance on the 283rd episode of the Korean talk show Yoo Quiz on the Block, which aired in March 2025. Yoo Quiz on the Block, one of the most beloved variety shows in […]
2025 Korean Speech Contest: Celebrating All Participants and Their Achievements
On March 15, 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 […]
New POSCO Canada Funding for study abroad in Korea
Students planning to study abroad in Korea during the 2025-2026 academic year are invited to apply for POSCO Canada student mobility funding in the amount of CAD $7,500. The funds donated by POSCO Canada will be used to support one UBC Asian Studies student who participates in a GoGlobal study abroad exchange experience for two […]
2024 K-Pop Dance Event by the Korean Language and Culture Program
On November 15th, the Korean Language and Culture Program hosted its fourth annual K-Pop Dance Event at the Asian Auditorium Centre, bringing together over 50 students and guests for an unforgettable evening of music, dance, and Korean culture. This year’s event was organized by students associated with the program, with special support from the Vancouver […]
Going Global: Insights from Tamano’s Exchange at Yonsei
Hear from Tamano about her Go Global exchange experience at Yonsei University!
UBC Asian Studies Class of 2024 Fall Graduates Yearbook
Congratulations, UBC Asian Studies Class of 2024 Fall!
Going Global: Insights from Ryenne’s Exchange at SNU
Hear from Ryenne about her Go Global exchange experience at Seoul National University!
UBC Asian Studies Class of 2024 Graduates Yearbook
Congratulations, UBC Asian Studies Class of 2024!