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Seorae Global Village Center
seorae@seoul.go.kr
3F Jeon BD, 28, Seorae-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul 02-2155-8916
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Hanji literally means “the paper of Korea”.
The main material is the fibrous skin from mulberry trees so it is a strong and long lasting material unlike the regular industrial paper. It is used in a variety of ways; it is used to make furniture such as a side night stand, a lamp or even a big chestbox.
Join us every Thursday morning to discover this Korean traditional medium. |
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You may choose from a variety of objects realizable with Hanji by consulting a catalog on display at the center. Once you choose your item, we would need at least one week to prepare the starting kit. Material cost is paid in advance prior to the first class. |
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Date and Time : May 10th ~ June 21st 2024 | Every Friday 10:00~12:00
Location : Seorae Global Village Center (3F, 28, Seorae-ro, Seocho-gu)
Target Audience: Any adult living in Seoul as a foreign resident
Fee : Varies/Item (once the application is submitted, we will send you a catalog via email)
📌 Space limited to 10 people
📌 Session conducted in English
Reservation : click the 'sign up' button down below and fill out the form
Inquiry : seorae@seoul.go.kr | 02-2155-8916 |
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Special Meditation Session for Mothers
To celebrate Mother's Day(May 8th/ May 12th/ May 26th-depending on your cultural inclination), this session is designed for mothers to prioritize self-care and self-love. Mediation guide Jungjin Moon will walk you through beginner-friendly meditation and mindfulness practices. The 1.5hr program will also include self-reflection exercises, somatic connection, and journaling. These practices will support you to spend time with yourself and give yourself some extra love. Treat yourself to the gift of self-connection. To reserve your spot and confirm your attendance we ask you for a participation fee of 5,000won per person to cover part of the cost. No prior experience in meditation is necessary.
Date and Time : Saturday May 18th 2024 | 10:30~12:00
Meeting Point : Seorae Global Village Center (3F, 28, Seorae-ro, Seocho-gu)
Attendance Fee : 5,000KRW
Target Audience : Any adult living in Seoul as a foreign resident
📌 Space limited to 15 people
📌 Session conducted in English
Reservation : click the 'sign up' button down below and fill out the form
Inquiry : seorae@seoul.go.kr | 02-2155-8916 |
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On May 22nd Wednesday morning, we will be organizing a bike outing with a seasoned rider(normal road bike). The outing will be as follows: we will be meeting in front of the Seorae Global Village Center (28, Seorae-ro, Seocho-gu). Departure at 9:15AM. Destination is Seoul Forest (near Seongsu dong) crossing the Banpo area, the Banpo bridge and following the northern part of the Han river trail. We will then stop for a coffee break in Seongsu-dong and come back to Banpo area by noon. The estimated travel distance will be 11.5km for one way, about 45 minutes. This is a leisure bike ride so anyone who can bike can join. You will need: a bike (normal or electric, rented or yours), a helmet and some extra personal essentials(water, sunscreen, a small towel and some money). This outing will be automatically cancelled in the event of rain or/and a high level of air pollution (red index 150+). |
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Date and Time : Wednesday May 22nd 2024 | 9:15 (45 minute one way / back by noon)
Meeting Point : in front of the Seorae Global Village Center building(28, Seorae-ro, Seocho-gu)
Target Audience : Any adult living in Seoul as a foreign resident
What you need : a bike(normal or electric, ented or yours), a helmet, personal essentials (water, sunscreen, towel, some money for a coffee break)
📌 Space limited to 8 people (including our leader)
📌 Free of charge
📌 Cancelled in the event of rain or/and a high level of air pollution(red index 150+)
Reservation : click the 'sign up' button down below and fill out the form
Inquiry : seorae@seoul.go.kr | 02-2155-8916 |
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Singing Class 2024
Thanks to everyone's encouragement, the singing class is now part of our regular program.
The class will be held twice a month, every second and fourth Thursday afternoon.
Anyone who likes singing and wants to receive vocal coaching can participate in this program. During the lesson, participants will learn vocal skills and how to sing songs from different countries(Korean, English, French).
Date and Time : Thursday May 9 & 23rd 2024 | 14:00~15:30
Location : Seorae Global Village Center(3F, 28, Seorae-ro, Seocho-gu)
Who can join : Any adult living in Seoul (all nationalities)
Our teachers:
✨Ms. Kyoungha Persaud (vocal teacher)
Ms. Persaud received a master's degree from the University of North Texas, PhD from the University of New York and University of British Columbia(Canada). She taught vocal music as a vocal trainer for Francisco, Atlanta youth choir, North Texas Sate University, and the Seoul Theological University.
✨Ms. HyungIn Choi (piano accompaniment)
Ms. Choi is a graduate from the Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris, and appeared in numerous competitions and concerts.
📌 Space limited to 16 people
📌 Session conducted in English and French
Reservation : click the 'sign up' button down below and fill out the form
Inquiry : seorae@seoul.go.kr | 02-2155-8916 |
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First Aid Training for Babies & Children
In response to the numerous requests for a first aid training targeted to families that have infants or new born child, the Seorae Global Village Center will host a training session on May 30th. Come and learn the first aid training animated by a trained professional. Participants will receive a certificate once properly trained.
Date and Time : Thursday May 30th 2024 | 10:00~12:00
Meeting Point : Near express bus terminal station (details to be sent by email)
Who can join : Any adult living in Seoul as a foreign resident
📌 Space limited to 20 people
📌 Free of charge
📌 Conducted in English
Reservation : click the 'sign up' button down below and fill out the form (one form per participant)
Inquiry : seorae@seoul.go.kr | 02-2155-8916 |
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Korean Literature "Seorae" Book Club 📚 |
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The Seorae book club happens every last Thursday of the month in the evening at 7 pm. It is opened to all readers who like stories touching upon Korean society, history and its people. The discussion is in English and it is a self-moderated and self-supported group of book lovers.
This month, we are going to be looking at the 2010 literary thriller “The Plotters” by Kim Un-Su. The Korean author Kim Un-Su is a winner of the Korea’s renowned Munhakdongne Novel Award for “The Cabinet” (2006). “The Plotters” (2010) was shortlisted for the Grand Prix de Littérature Policière. |
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The plotters by Kim Un-Su
Behind every assassination, there is an anonymous mastermind--a plotter--working in the shadows. Plotters quietly dictate the moves of the city's most dangerous criminals, but their existence is little more than legend. Just who are the plotters? And more important, what do they want?
Crackling with action and filled with unforgettable characters, “The Plotters” is a deeply entertaining thriller that soars with the soul, wit, and lyricism of real literary craft.
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Date and Time : Thursday May 30th 2024 | 19:00 (90~110min)
Location : Seorae Global Village Center (3F, 28, Seorae-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul)
Target Audience : Any adult living in Seoul (all nationalities welcome)
Fee : Free of charge (books to be purchased/downloaded by participants)
* Free e-book on libby with the KLTI digital library.
📌 Space limited to 12 people
📌 Session conducted in English
Reservation : click the 'sign up' button down below and fill out the form
Inquiry : seorae@seoul.go.kr | 02-2155-8949
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Art for Kids Fridays
Date and Time : May 10, 17, 24, 31st 2024 | Every Friday 16:15~17:05
Location : Seorae Global Village Center
Target Audience : Any child living in Seoul as a foreign resident aged from 5 to 7 (grande section to CE1/senior kindergarten to year 1)
Material Fee : 20,000KRW for 4 sessions
📌 Space limited to 8 children
📌 Reservation on a first-come-first-served basis
📌 Payment in full for all 4 sessions, no reimbursement for missed classes
📌 No automated renewal after these sessions
📌 Class conducted in English and French
Reservation : click the 'sign up' button down below and fill out the form
Inquiry : seorae@seoul.go.kr | 02-2155-8949
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Hello! We are looking to create a pool of adult volunteers who could come to read stories to young children in English or in French (targeted ages: 4-8 years old).
We have books and resources but you are free to suggest your own collection! Time to be determined. Once a week, every Wednesday between 1 to 3PM. Please inquire by email to seorae@seoul.go.kr. This will be an
in-person story telling hour. |
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The Seorae Global Village Center is part of a network of information and welcome centers for foreigners located in neighborhoods across Seoul where many foreign residents tend to reside. The opening of these centers was an initiative of the city of Seoul in 2008 with the mission to provide practical information about living in Korea so that foreign residents find the day-to-day management easy. Our primary role is to answer questions that pertain to daily life and to help manage situations where the language barrier becomes an issue.
You will find at the center Korean language programs as well as other cultural and artistic lessons to learn and appreciate the multiple facts of the Korean culture. We hope that this will help you create new encounters and discoveries.
Please visit our website for more information about what's happening this month. |
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Copyrightⓒ 2024. Seorae Global Village Center. All rights reserved. |
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Opening Hours : Monday - Friday 9:00 - 18:00
(closed 12:00 - 13:00 lunch break)
Closed on weekends and Holidays |
TEL : 02-2155-8916/8949
E-mail : seorae@seoul.go.kr
3F, 28, Seorae-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Korea |
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