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쥐불놀이(Jwibulnori) is a Korean game in which participants create streaks of light by swinging cans filled with burning items. The game is played on the eve of Daeboreum, first full moon of the year in the lunar calendar. It is played during the time when fires are started on farmlands to exterminate harmful insects and rodents by burning away their habitat. |
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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.
- Seorae Global Village Center team |
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Korean Cooking Class
Menu of this month:
Lotus Leaf Rice & Tricolored Namul Salad
To go with the spirit of celebration for the Jeongwol Daeboreum, full moon of the first lunar month (this year it is falling on February 12), we are hosting our chef Nancy again to cook a simplified full moon dish. During this full moon day, traditionally, villages would be busy carrying out ancestral rites, animating traditional games, conducting fire shows involving burning rice straws, and making wishes to the full moon for prosperity and good farming yields. During this day, families prepare nutritious glutinous steamed rice mixed with multi grains and seasoned herbs that were hung dry during the winter months. This combination of ingredients was believed to awaken the sleeping immune system and rejuvenate our hibernating bodies. Come and join this cookery class to prepare our simple version involving lotus leaf.
Date and Time : Tuesday, February 11th 2025 | 13:30 - 15:00
Location : Seorae Global Village Center (3F, 28, Seorae-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul)
Target Audience : Foreign residents(adult) living in Seoul
Fee : 20,000KRW
Payment due date : February 5th 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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Valentine's Day Flower Box Workshop
Join us for a special one-day Flower Box Making Class on February 12th (tue) to celebrate Valentine's Day! This workshop is the perfect opportunity to unleash your creativity.
You will learn the bascis of floral arrangement and design a beautiful flower box that is not only a thoughtful gift for your loved ones but also a gorgeous centerpiece to brigtened up any space.
Whether you are looking for a fun activity to do with friends, a romantic experience, or simply a way to make Valentine's Day extra special, this class is perfect for everyone.
Spaces are limited, so do not miss out on this chance to create something memorable.
Date and Time : Wednesday, February 12th 2025 | 13:30 - 15:30
Location : Seorae Global Village Center (3F, 28, Seorae-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul)
Target Audience : Foreign residents(adult) living in Seoul
Fee : 30,000KRW
Payment due date : February 5th 18:00 (your reservation will be automatically cancelled if payment is not made by then).
📌 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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Experience the charm of Minhwa, a treasured Korean traditional painting style known for its bold black lines, vibrant colors, and imaginative designs. Minhwa captures the wit, humor, and spirit of Korean culture, depicting themes of love, scholarship, and the beauty of nature, including flowers, animals, and mythical creatures rich in symbolism.
In February, we are excited to offer a three-session workshop designed to guide participants in completing a Minhwa artwork. Whether you are a beginner or already familiar with this traditional art form, this workshop is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the harmony of Korean traditional and creativity while creating a meaningful piece to cherish. |
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Date and time : February 13th, 20, 27th 2025 (3 sessions) | Thursdays 14:00 - 16:00
Location : Seorae Global Village Center (3F, 28, Seorae-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul)
Target Audience : Foreign residents(adult) living in Seoul
Fee : 40,000KRW for one completed piece
Payment due date : February 6th 18:00 (your reservation will be automatically cancelled if payment is not made by then).
📌 Space limited to 6 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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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 on Friday 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 : February 14th, 21st, 28th 2025 (3 sessions) | Every Friday 10:00 - 12:00
Location : Seorae Global Village Center(3F, 28, Seorae-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul)
Who can join : Foreign residents(adult) living in Seoul
Fee : Varies/Item (once the application is submitted, we will send you a catalog via email)
Payment due date : February 7th 18:00 PM (your reservation will be automatically cancelled if payment is not made by then).
📌 Space limited to 8 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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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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The Good Son by You-Jeong Jeong
The scene begins with a pool of blood. A mother is killed in the middle of the night. The 26-years-old son, Yu-jin, who found this scene does not remember the events leading up to this crime. Suffering from seizures since childhood, Yu-jin has trouble with memory, except that of his mother's calling his name.
This psychological thriller takes us on a frantic three-day search to uncover the truth and about himself and his family. Jeong's novels often explore the true nature of mankind hidden deep in the folds of humans. We hope you enjoy the magic in her craft. |
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Date and Time : Wednesday February 26th 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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DIY Upcycling Workshop with EJ
Eco-bag craft with Hanbok recycled fabric
To raise awareness of sustainability and the environmental impact of the fashion industry, this atelier features recycling and upcycling ideas with a hands-on practice. EJ, a textile artist, re-uses fabric material that has been pre-owned to give it a second life. During this class, you will be making an eco-bag re-using hanbok fabric reclaimed from discarded outfits. Easy to create, you will have the freedom to coordinate color pattern to your liking and sew by hand with the help of the teacher. The atelier is on a reservation basis and the material fee is 5,000won per person to be pre-paid prior to attending.
Date and Time : Tuesday, March 4th 2025 | 13:30 - 15:30
Location : Seorae Global Village Center (3F, 28, Seorae-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul)
Target Audience : Foreign residents living in Seoul, all ages are welcome
Payment due date : February 18th 18:00 (your reservation will be automatically cancelled if payment is not made by then).
📌 Free of charge
📌 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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Art for Kids Fridays 🎨
Date and Time : February 14, 21, 28th 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 8
(born between 2016 and 2019)
Material Fee : 15,000 KRW for all 3 sessions
Payment due date : February 7th, 6:00 PM (Reservations will be cancelled if payment is not confirmed by this time. Reservations are confirmed on a first-paid, first-served basis).
📌 Space limited to 8 children
📌 Reservation on a first-paid-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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Korean Classes for Kids
The Seoul Global Youth Educatin Center will be hosting a language program at Seorae Global, introducing Korean to children aged 9 to 13 (born between 2013 and 2017).
We are seeking children with no prior experience in the Korean lanaguage. Participants will start with the basics, such as learning the Korean alphabet(ㄱ,ㄴ,ㄷ), and engage in activities designed to promote language acquisition.
The program is open to children registered in Korea as foreign nationals or those from multicultural families. However, children of Korean ethnic background holding a foreign passport are not eligible at this time. The application deadline is February 21.
To ensure commitment and make the most of this opportunity, we kindly ask all applicants to review the rules and guidelines outlined below before submitting their application.
Date and Time : March 12th - May 28th 2025 (12 weeks) | Every Wednesday 16:30-17:50
Location : Seorae Global Village Center(3F, 28, Seorae-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul)
Target Audience : Any child living in Seoul as a foreign resident, or from multicultural families, aged from 8 to 13 (born between 2013 and 2017), with no prior experience in learning Korean
Application Deadline : February 21st 2025
📌 Free of charge
📌 Space limited to 16 children
Application : visit the center and complete the paper application 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 the kid will be absent, please notify the center or the instructor before or after the class.
2. **Preaparation**:
- The classes are free of charge; however, students may be required to purchase designated textbooks.
3. **Communication**:
- All class-related communication(announcement, homework, schedule changes, etc.) will be done through email or a group chat. It is your(caretaker's) responsibility to stay informed. |
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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 collaborating with international school students for their community service activities through Education in Motion, a component of the IB curriculum. This initiative involves high school students assisting elementary school children with their homework and reviewing concepts relevant to their current lessons.
We are now accepting applications from students in US grades 9 to 11 equivalent who are interested in tutoring young elementary / middle school children.
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 9AM and 5PM Monday through Friday. Tel: 02-2155-8949
Where? Seorae Global Village Center. 3F, 28, Seorae-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
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 1 hour each, in late afternoons, from either 4:30 to 5:30 or from 5:00 to 6:00PM, 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 25th 2025 until April 24th 2025 for 9 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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| 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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