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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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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 chest.
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 : April 11, 18, 25th 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 : April 4th 18:00 PM (your reservation will be automatically cancelled if payment is not made by then).
📌 Space limited to 10 people
📌 Session conducted in English
Reservation : click the 'sign up' button down below and fill out the form
Those who applied in March does not need to apply again. We will get in touch soon.
Inquiry : seorae@seoul.go.kr | 02-2155-8916 |
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Korean Cooking Class
Menu of this month: Nakji(octopus) Bulgogi & Buchu(chive) pancake
In our April 2025 Korean cooking class, we are excited to introduce 낙지불고기 Nakji Bulgogi, a delicious stir-fried octopus dish traditionally made with a spicy gochujang-based sauce. For those who prefer less spice, we will prepare a milder version using soy sauce. Our teacher Nancy will also show you how to make the original, fiery spicy version of this classic dish. Following the success of our March pork bulgogi class, we are thrilled to bring you another version of bulgogi this month.
Additionally, we will teach you how to make 부추전 Buchu Jeon, a crispy and savory chive pancake, made with fresh, aromatic chives and a light batter, ideal as a snack or side dish.
Join us for a delightful cooking experience and savor the flavors of spring!
Date and Time : Wednesday, April 16th 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 : April 9th 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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Makgeolli (Rice Wine) Making Class
Join us on March 23rd for a special Makgeolli making class!
Makgeolli(막걸리) is Korea's oldest traditional alcoholic beverage, a lightly sparkling rice wine with a milky-white appearance. It has a smooth, slightly sweet, and tangy flavor, thanks to the natural fermentation process. Made from rice, water, and nuruk(a traditional fermentation starter), Makgeolli is unfiltered, giving it a rich depth of flavor and beneficial probiotics.
In this hands-on workshop, you will not only taste different varieties of Makgeolli but also learn how to brew your own. You will take home a batch of fermenting Makgeolli(sulmit) to continue the process at home, as well as 300ml of freshly filtered Makgeolli to enjoy right away.
Whether you are a Makgeolli enthusiast or trying it for the first time, this class will give you a deeper appreciation for Korea's iconic rice wine!
Date and Time : Wednesday, April 23rd 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 : 30,000KRW
What to bring : Apron
Payment due date : April 16th 18:00 (your reservation will be automatically cancelled if payment is not made by then).
📌 Space limited to 16 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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On April 17th Thursday 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 Seokchon Lake and Lotte Tower, following the Han river trail. We will then stop for a coffee break in Songpa-gu and come back to Banpo area by noon. The estimated travel distance will be 15.7km for one way, about 55 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 (layers, 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 : Thursday, April 17th 2025 | 9:15(55 minutes one way, back by noon)
Meeting Point : In front of the Seorae Global Village Center (28, Seorae-ro, Seocho-gu)
Target Audience : Foreign residents living in Seoul
What you Need : a bike(normal or electric), helmet, personal essentials (layers, water, sunscreen, towel, and some money for a coffee break).
📌 Space limited to 8 people (including our leader)
📌 Tour conducted in English & 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 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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사과는 잘해요 At Least We Can Apologize by
Lee Ki-Ho
This month we are going to be reading Lee Kiho, a Korean author known for 사과는 잘해요, At Least We can Apologize focuses on an agency whose only purpose is to offer apologies--for a fee--on behalf of its clients. This seemingly insignificant service leads us into an examination of sin, guilt, and the often irrational demands of society. A kaleidoscope of minor nuisances and major grievances, this novel heralds a new comic voice in Korean letters.
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Date and Time : Wednesday April 23rd 2025 | 19:00 (90min)
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
📌 Session conducted in English
Reservation : click the 'sign up' button down below and fill out the form
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The Seorae Global Village Center is now accepting registrations for the Spring 2025 Korean language class. The semester will run for 10 weeks from April 14 to June 20.
For more details, please click the button below.
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Please Read!
Due to the teacher’s personal circumstances, the session on April 18th will be led by the director and staff of Seorae Global instead. As a result, participants will not be charged for this session. Thank you for your understanding!
4월 18일 수업은 서래글로벌빌리지센터 직원들이 대신하여 진행할 예정이며, 이 회차에 대한 재료비는 발생되지 않는 부분 참고 부탁드립니다. |
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Date and Time : April 11, 18, 25th 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
(grande section to CE1 / senior kindergarten to year 1)
Material Fee : 10,000 KRW for all 3 sessions
Payment due date : April 4th, 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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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 20th. Come and learn the first training animated by a trained professional. Participants will receive a certificate once properly trained.
Date and Time : Tuesday, May 20th 2025 | 13:30-15:30
Location : Banpo 4-dong community center
Target Audience : Foreign residents(adult) living in Seoul
📌 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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🌸 Vendor Recruitment for Seorae Spring Festival 🌸
Join us at our Spring Festival on May 10th from 11:00 to 17:00 in Seocho-gu to celebrate Together Day and experience the rich culture and food from various countries around the world! We are expecting 500-600 visitors, and we invite vendors to showcase unique handicrafts and international cuisine!
📅 Event Date: May 10th
🕛 Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🌐 Location: Seorae Village, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Vendor Categories:
✔️ Handicrafts that represent countries other than Korea
✔️ Food that represents international cuisines (including processed food products)
Vendor Requirements:
✔️ For Handicrafts: You must have a Business Registration Certificate (사업자등록증) in the wholesale/retail category(도소매).
✔️ For Food: You must have a Business Report Certificate (영업신고증) for food sales (including processed products).
If you are interested in sharing your culture and products with a vibrant audience, we would love to have you as a vendor!
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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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