On This Day in History
Updated every Monday
On This Day in History: July 27-August 2
Rooted in the memories of the Korean War, the relationship between Korea and Canada has evolved over more than 70 years, growing beyond wartime participation and sacrifice to encompass technological cooperation and humanitarian aid.
On This Day in History: July 20-26
A Final Commitment in the Korean War, and the Dawn of a New Partnership
On This Day in History: July 13-19
Korea-Canada Relations: Shaping the Future, Safeguarding Security, and Broadening the Scope of Cooperation
On This Day in History: July 6-12
Korea and Canada: 'Strengthening Security' and a 'Qualitative Leap for the Immigrant Community' Take Center Stage
On This Day in History: June 29-July 5
Cherished moments when the trust forged through a blood alliance blossoms into culture and prosperity
On This Day in History: June 22-28
A peaceful partnership forged beyond the pain of war, leading to the rapid growth of the Korean community
On This Day in History: June 15-21
Official Korea-Canada Diplomatic Relations: A Meaningful Time that Laid the Foundation for Mutual Trust and Cooperation
On This Day in History: June 8-14
Moments that remain as footprints of exchange, where the steadfast 70-year commitment between the two nations has fully blossomed into mutual economic and cultural prosperity.
On This Day in History: June 1-7
A chronicle of the moments when a promise between two nations—forged through dedication and sacrifice on a great journey of mutual growth—blossomed into the advancement of the Korean immigrant community.
On This Day in History: May 25-31
An electrifying scene of exchange that powerfully demonstrates the breaking down of cultural barriers and the blending of the two nations.
On This Day in History: May 18-24
From the solemn pledge of a blood alliance to the dawn of a new era in diverse cultural exchange, let us revisit the historical records that offer a glimpse into an immigrant community that has become a true model of multicultural coexistence.
On This Day in History: May 11-17
Traces of history at a glance. Open citizenship and immigration policies, forward-looking advanced economic cooperation, and vibrant youth cultural exchanges.
On This Day in History: May 4-10
This period encapsulates a deeply moving history that reveals just how closely our two nations are intertwined—from a security alliance forged in blood and people-to-people exchanges driven by open immigration policies, to unconditional dedication and sacrifice.
On This Day in History: April 27-May 3
Here lies a collection of moments when we could deeply feel Canada’s profound empathy toward peace on the Korean Peninsula. Let us remember the times that served as a steadfast pillar of support, allowing us to stand tall in an unfamiliar land free from unjust discrimination.
On This Day in History: April 20-26
The gentle power of cultural exchange provides the fastest way to connect the hearts of people in both countries. The cultural sector, in particular, offers a wonderful avenue for exchange, seamlessly transcending the boundaries of immigrant communities to become a natural part of everyday Canadian life.
On This Day in History: April 13-19
The history of exchange connecting Korea and Canada—particularly the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, the heart of the Korean immigrant community—is deep and enduring, eclipsing the geographical distance between them. The history of both nations stands firmly on a foundation of mutual respect and reciprocity.
On This Day in History: April 6-12
The history of exchange between Korea and Canada is deep and multifaceted. The two nations have built a long-standing friendship through the dedication of missionaries, an alliance forged in blood during the Korean War, changing immigration policies, and vibrant cultural exchange.
On This Day in History: March 30-April 5
This week marks a dramatic intersection of 'death' and 'rebirth' in the shared history of Korea and Canada. Some were buried in the cold earth, while others rose again upon it.
On This Day in History: March 23-29
This week in history features dramatically intersecting moments between Korea and Canada. It reveals how the two nations have embraced each other's wounds and lifted one another to the very top.
On This Day in History: March 16-22
This period is a time when 'survival' was affirmed amidst the crossfire of war, and when we 'recognized' each other through the modern values of sports and human rights. We seek to reflect on the 'price of blood' and the 'value of sweat' that we have long forgotten.
On This Day in History: March 9-15
Within the history of March, a season of transition, lie two monumental events that bridge Korea and Canada. One is a 'promise' forged by the cold rationality between nations, and the other is a 'birth' brought about by the passionate heart of a single human being.
On This Day in History: March 2-8
In the context of the history between Korea and Canada, this week is defined by two key words: "witness" and "action." Some witnessed their neighbors being trampled underfoot, while others willingly took up arms or pens on their behalf.
On This Day in History: February 23-March 1
This period is filled with dramatic moments that symbolize the "end of winter" and the "beginning of spring" in the history of relations between South Korea and Canada.
On This Day in History: February 16-22
This week is filled with moments where our two nations became deeply intertwined across the ages—from the missionaries of a century ago to the veterans of the Korean War, and the Olympic heroes racing across the ice.
On This Day in History: February 9-15
The week of February 9th to 15th unfolds like a panorama, capturing the "Olympics of Peace," memories of a blood-forged alliance on the battlefield, and the beginning of immigrant lives under a new national flag.
On This Day in History: February 2-8
The week spanning February 2nd to February 8th is a period where diverse fragments of history breathe, stretching from the memories of the war fought to defend freedom to the Olympics, a global festival of peace.
On This Day in History: January 26-February 1
From Canada’s first Air Force deployment to Korea in 1951, to immigration reforms in 1968, financial re-engagement in 1999, and cultural and aviation exchanges in the 1990s and 2020s, these events trace a century-long story of military, economic, and cultural ties.
On This Day in History: January 19-25
From the military alliance of the 1950s to the economic partnership of the 2000s, this timeline traces the deepening bond between Korea and Canada centered in Ontario.
On This Day in History: January 12-18
From Korean War service and immigrant communities to trade and diplomacy, Toronto became a hub where Korea-Canada ties deepened across generations and sectors.
On This Day in History: January 5-11
Between 1966 and 1999, Canadian policies and Korean immigration, along with cultural and educational initiatives, shaped Toronto’s Korean community into a key pillar of Canada’s multicultural society.