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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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Welcome to the Seorae Global Village Center
Greetings. Thank you for your interest in our activities and programs. As we are entering a new year, we would like to re-instate some of our rules and regulations related to the programs offered at our center:
- Personal information that is collected to participate in the monthly programs (name, phone number, emails, nationality, visa type, address (-gu)) will only be used for the purpose of running our programs and will not be disclosed to third parties without your consent.
- Group activities are recorded either as still images or videos for the purpose of internal record keeping and to use as our promotional material. The center reserves the right to these images. If you do not wish to appear in photos nor in videos, kindly inform the staff before joining an activity so that we may edit the images accordingly.
- If you register for an activity, kindly confirm your attendance and if any payment is required to participate, arrange to make the payment for any reservation / material fee by the deadline mentioned in the confirmation email (typically one week in advance).
- If you have registered for a class and paid but can no longer attend, kindly arrange for someone to take your place if the class involves food ingredients or craft supplies. Alternatively, you can arrange for your ‘kit’ to be collected within 24 hours of the class.
- Payment or reimbursement request on the day of the class will no longer be accepted. This is to prevent no-shows occurring.
- Classes that are running longer than one session per month such as the Minhwa and the Hanji classes, the class fee is for the total number of sessions offered and published in the newsletter. Request for partial payment or discounts for missed sessions will no longer be accepted.
- Participants that sign up with no follow-on action for multiple occasions will be restricted from joining our classes in the future.
- Should you wish to stop receiving these monthly newsletters, please write us an email to seorae@seoul.go.kr.
Rules pertaining to Korean classes are stated separately in the class participation rules and in your confirmation emails. Please ask a staff for a hard copy of it if needed. We hope to have your support in our operational efforts and look forward to seeing you again soon. Happy New Year!
- Seorae Global Village Center team |
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Step into the world of Minhwa, a cherished form of Korean traditional painting, renowned for its bold black lines, vivid colors, and imaginative layouts. Minhwa reflects the wit, humor, and resilience of Korean culture, bringing to life tales of love, scholarship, and nature's beauty—flowers, animals, and mythical creatures interwoven with symbolic meaning.
This month, we invite you to a special Minhwa Discovery Class—a two-session workshop perfect for both beginners and enthusiasts. Together, we will explore the essence of Minhwa and create a unique artwork symbolizing good fortune and blessings for the New Year. Join us to experience the harmony of tradition and creativity and take home a meaningful piece of art to celebrate the year ahead. |
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Date and time : January 16, 23rd 2025 (2 sessions) | Thursdays 14:00 - 16:00
Location : Seorae Global Village Center (3F, 28, Seorae-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul)
Target Audience : Any adult living in Seoul as a foreign resident
Fee : 30,000KRW for one completed lucky charm painting
Payment due date : January 9th 18:00 (your reservation will be automatically cancelled if payment is not made by then).
📌 Space limited to 8 people
📌 Class conducted in French and 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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Korean Cooking Class
Menu of this month:
Japchae(stir-fried glass noodles and vegetable) & Five colored skewer pancake
On January 17th 2025 (Friday), to go with the mood of the lunar new year ‘Seollal’ festivities, we will be making two Korean ‘Jesa’ (ancestral rites) dishes that are commonly prepared in Korean homes during this time of the year. Seollal is one of the big national holidays observed in Korea and families get together around food prep to make traditional ancestral rite dishes (braised beef, rice cake soup, all kinds of jeons, steamed and seasoned vegetables, fish etc) and in some homes these are presented as offerings to those who passed away. We selected two dishes that are easy to replicate at home: Japchae and five-colored skewer pancake (‘o saek kkochi jeon’). This is a sampling of the more elaborate Seollal home prepared dishes. But they are good for any culinary occasions! This class will be in English and animated by our popular culinary chef Nancy.
Date and Time : Friday, January 17th 2025 | 10:30 - 12:00
Location : Seorae Global Village Center (3F, 28, Seorae-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul)
Target Audience : Any adult living in Seoul as a foreign resident
Fee : 20,000KRW
Payment due date : January 10th 18:00 (your reservation will be automatically cancelled if payment is not made by then).
What to bring : Apron, two-three sealable containers
📌 Space limited to 8 people
📌 Class 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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Singing Class 2025
This year, we are excited to announce a special a Choir Singing Class for the first half of 2025, led by a professional vocal teacher, Ms. Kyoungha Persaud. By joining this class, you will be coached on how to optimize your singing voice and be part of a Seorae Global Choir. As we work towards forming this choir, we are looking for passionate members who can fully commit to the curriculum and embrace the joy of learning through a structured process.
Together, we’ll explore vocal techniques, harmonization, and songs from around the world, blending fun and discipline to create a unique musical experience. Beyond the music, this class offers the chance to connect with like-minded people, share cultures, and build a community that culminates in a thrilling stage performance. Whether you’re an experienced singer or a curious beginner, join us for this unforgettable journey of music, friendship, and growth.
To ensure the success of this journey, we have established some essential rules and guidelines to promote commitment and responsibility. Please carefully read the guidelines down below before applying.
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Date and Time : Every Friday 13:00-14:30 starting from January 17th 2025
Location : Seorae Global Village Center
Who can join : Any adult living in Seoul as a foreign resident
📌 Free of charge
📌 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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Rules & Guidelines
We warmly invite those who are ready to follow these rules and dedicate themselves to the learning process to apply for this class.
1. **Attendance and Punctuality**:
- Regular attendance is required for successful participation. If a participant misses two classes without prior notice, their spot will be forfeited, and it will be offered to someone on the waiting list.
- If you know you will be absent, please notify the center or the instructor before or after the class.
2. **Performance Commitment**:
- Choir members are expected to attend the rehearsals leading up to the performance. Missing rehearsals will affect the performance readiness of the entire group.
- If you commit to a performance, you are expected to be available on the event day and to fully participate in the preparation process. Failure to attend a performance without valid reason will result in exclusion from future events.
3. **Preparation**:
- Participants are expected to learn their parts for performances and bring any necessary materials(e.g., music sheet, water, etc.).
4, **Communication**:
- All choir-related communication(rehearsal schedules, cancellations, and updates) will be done through email or a group chat. It is your responsibility to stay informed.
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Korean Literature "Seorae" Book Club 📚
The Seorae Book Club is an off-line self-moderated English speaking book club covering segments of contemporary Korean literature. How to join? Simply read the book of the month, and come to share and discuss about Korean society, its culture, its people and its history.
Open to all interested in Korean books and writers.
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On the Origin of Species by Kim Bo-Young
Award winning science fiction writer Kim Bo-Young*, takes us on a journey to reflect on a post-human existence through a collection of seven stories in "On the Origin of Species and Other Stories". We look at a spectrum of non-human beings to humans, all of whom are striving to survive through evolution, whether biologically, technologically or socially. Kim's offers some of the most rigorous and surprisingly poignant reflections on post-human existence being written today.
*If you watched the Korean scifi movie "The snowpiercer" by Bong Joon Ho, Kim Bo-Young worked as a consultant for the film. |
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Date and Time : Wednesday January 22nd 2025 | 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 except for the books that need to be purchased/downloaded by participants
📌 Space limited to 14 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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Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) Event
Join us for a special Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year) event that celebrates the essence of 'Hyo' – Korean filial piety. Discover the timeless tradition of 'Sebae,' the respectful New Year's bow to parents and elders, and immerse yourself in Korea's rich cultural heritage.
Participants will also have the unique opportunity to try on the elegant Hanbok, Korea's traditional dress, for a truly authentic experience. This event is open to everyone – people of all ages and backgrounds are welcome!
If you're new to Korea, this is an unforgettable cultural experience you won’t want to miss. Come learn, connect, and celebrate the spirit of Seollal together!
Date and Time : Wednesday, January 22nd 2025 | 13:30 - 15:00
Location : Seorae Global Village Center (3F, 28, Seorae-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul)
Target Audience : Foreign residents living in Seoul, all ages are welcome
📌 Free of charge
📌 Space limited to 20 people
📌 Event animated 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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Art for Kids Fridays 🎨
Date and Time : January 17, 24, 31st 2025 (3 sessions) | Every Friday at 16:30
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 : 15,000 KRW for all 3 sessions (payment due date is January 10, 18:00PM)
📌 Space limited to 8 children
📌 Reservation on a first-come-first-served bases
📌 Payment in full for all 3 sessions, no reimbursement for missed classes
📌 No automated renewal after thses 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 | 02-2155-8916
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Community Service opportunities for high school students
We are looking for volunteers among international high school students (US grades 9 to 11 students aged 14 to 17).
Since 2022, the Seorae Global Village Center has been working with international schools’ students for their community service activities via “Education in Motion” a part of the IB curriculum. It involves high school students dropping in to help elementary children complete homework or review concepts currently relevant in their classrooms. |
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We are taking new applicants to act as tutors from US grade 9 to 11 interested in working with young children in elementary school.
The volunteering tutor will be receiving official recognition through the national volunteering programs www.1365.go.kr. Child safeguarding code of conduct applies during this activity. Please contact us for more information by writing to us at seoraeglobal@gmail.com or visiting us between 9 am and 5pm Monday through Friday. Tel: 02-2155-8949
Where? Seorae maeul (Banpo dong, Seocho-Gu). Seorae-ro 28 Jeon building 3rd floor. Seorae Global Village Center. Tel: 02-2155-8949
Who? Senior/high school students (age 14-17 or US grade 9 yr 10/ to grade 11 / yr 12) who can tutor young elementary children
Why? For high school students in need for community service experience.
Who benefits? Elementary school students (Korean and non-Korean) year 2 to 8 (US grade 1 to 7) aged 6 to 12
Language used? Activity is held in English (or in another foreign language agreed beforehand)
What is the duration of the activity? The tutor commits once or twice a week, for 45 min each, in late afternoons, from either 4:30 to 5:15 or from 5:15 to 6:00 pm, Tuesday or/and Thursday.
What are the subject materials? Either Math, Sciences, English, or a foreign language.
What is the material requirement: The tutee brings her/his own material to work with the tutor. Tutors come ready to help with material presented.
Next schedules:
From February 11th 2025 until March 20th 2025 for 6 weeks.
From April 15th 2025 until May 23rd 2025 for 6 weeks.
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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ⓒ 2023. 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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