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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. 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 Traditional Liquor Making & Tasting Class
Discover the Art of Korean traditional Liquor!
Join us on August 7 for a special experience at K-Vibe studio, where a master brewer will guide you through the rich history and regional flavors of traditional Koren liquor. You will get hands-on making brewer's signature sweet potato liquor and enjoy a tasting session with traditional Korean appetizers. Space are limited―register by August 4 to join this unique experience. Do not miss out!
⚠️ Please note: Photos and videos will be taken during the program for promotional use. By signing up, you agree to be part of the recorded content.
Date and Time: Thursday, August 7th 2025 | 16:00 - 17:30
Location: K-Vibe studio (near Sinnonhyeon station, details to be sent by email)
Target Audience: Foreign residents(adult) living in Seoul, born before 2006
Registration due date: August 4th 18:00
📌 Free of charge
📌 Space limited to 8 people
📌 Class conducted in Korean followed by English interpretation
Reservation : Scan the QR code in the image or click the 'sign up' button down below to fill out the form
Inquiry : seorae@seoul.go.kr | 02-2155-8916 |
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Heavenly Perfume Making Class(with a bonus!)
Aroma oils also known as essential oils are extracted from various parts of aromatic plants such as flowers, leaves, stems and roots. These oils contain various therapeutic properties and help alleviate some physical pains and carry positive psychological benefits. In this atelier, you will be learning some basic elements of perfume mixing using your personal traits and preferences for fragrance. The bonus part will be making antiseptic spray (after insect bite) and bug repellant sprays. These are all travel sizes so easy to carry them in your purse. The workshop will consist of a short lecture about aromas and essential oils followed by DYI perfume mixing. Using only organic ingredients, our teacher will guide you during each step of the mixing process.
Date and Time: Tuesday, August 12th 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: 25,000KRW (15ml perfume bottle+50ml bug repellent spray+5ml roll-on insect bite relief)
Payment due date: August 5th,18:00 (your reservation will be automatically cancelled if payment is not made by then).
📌 Space limited to 8 people
📌 Conducted in English
Reservation : Scan the QR code in the image or click the 'sign up' button down below to 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 Boy Who Escaped Paradise by J.M.LEE
This month’s book tells the story of Gil-mo, a North Korean young math prodigy who escapes from a political prison to find his only remaining family member. After his father, a secret Christian, is imprisoned, Gil-mo and his friend Yeong-ae are sent to a labor camp. When Yeong-ae escapes, Gil-mo follows, navigating a dangerous world of betrayal and criminal activity. The novel explores the themes of ideology, greed, and despair, with Gil-mo’s unique mathematical perspective shaping his journey.
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Date and Time: Wednesday, August 27th 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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Administrative Consulting Service
Get expert guidance on Korean administrative processes!
The Seorae Global Village Center offers free one-on-one consultations through a partnership with LIEN Administrative Attorney. Whether you have questions about visas, residence permits, certified translations, and administrative procedures, you can receive reliable guidance right here at the center once a month on Thursday.
⚠️ Please note:
This consultation is provided free of charge, focusing on basic guidance and procedural advice. Preparation of documents, formal applications, and communication with agencies are NOT INCLUDED and may be subject to separate fees.
Date: Thursday, August 28th 2025
Time: 14:00-16:00 (30min allocated for each participant)
Language available : French, English, Korean
Location: Seorae Global Village Center (3F, 28, Seorae-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul)
Target Audience : Foreign residents living in Seoul
Reservation : Scan the QR code in the image or click the 'sign up' button down below to fill out the form
Inquiry : seorae@seoul.go.kr | 02-2155-8916
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Orientation Session for New Comers
The Seorae Global Village Center will hold an Orientation session on September 9th for newly arrived families and residents. This session will provide helpful information and tips to support a smooth transition to life in Korea. We will also be joined by special guests from St.Mary Hospital and the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, who will introduce the Korean medical system and share basic crime prevention tips and reporting procedures.
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 9th 2025 | 13:00-15:15
Location: Seorae Global Village Center (3F, 28, Seorae-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul)
Target Audience : Foreign residents
📌 Space limited to 20 people
📌 Free of charge
📌 Conducted in English
Reservation : Scan the QR code in the image or click the 'sign up' button down below to fill out the form
Inquiry : seorae@seoul.go.kr | 02-2155-8916
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People's Livelihood Recovery Consumption Coupons
✔️ Eligibility: All Korean citizens an d foreign residents who meet specific requirements
✔️ Benefit Amount: KRW 150,000 - 550,000 per person
✔️ Distribution Method: Customized support based on income and in phases
1st Round- KRW 150,000 per person (300,000 for lower-income families, 400,000 for basic livelihood support recipients)
* additional KRW 30,000 per person in non-metropolitan areas
(excluding Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi areas)
* additional KRW 50,000 per person in rural depopulation areas
2nd Round- Additional KRW 100,000 per person for 90% of eligible citizens
✔️ Who can Apply: Individual applications
General: Foreign nationals listed on a resident registration record (주민등록표) with at least one Korean national, and who are enrolled in the National Health Insurance system, dependents under a health insurance policy, or recipient of medical aid.
Foreign nationals: Individuals who hold F-5 (Permanent Resident), F-6 (Spouse of a Korean National), or F-2-4 (Recognized Refugee) who are either enrolled in the National Health Insurance system, dependents under a health insurance policy, or recipients of medical aid.
✔️ Application and Issuance Period
1st Round: July 21 (Mon) - September 12 (Fri), 2025
2nd Round: September 22 (Mon) - October 31 (Fri), 2025
✔️ Issuance Method:
- Local Love Gift Certificate(지역사랑상품권): card, mobile, paper
- Credit/Debit Card Top-up
- Prepaid Cards
✔️Applications & Issuance:
Online:
- Local Love Gift Certificate(지역사랑상품권) App
- Card company website/app/call centers/ARS
Offline:
- Community center in your jurisdiction
- Partner bank branches affiliated with card and companies
✔️ Period of Use: Both 1st and 2nd round coupons must be used by November 30, 2025
✔️ Area of Use: Applicant's registered address area
✔️ Place of Use:
- Local love gift certificates: accepted at member stores(varies by local government)
- Credit/Debit/Prepaid Cards: Stores with annual sales of KRW 3 billion or less
For residents of Seocho-gu, the Seorae Global Village Center can assist you with eligibility checks, application, and prepaid card issuance!
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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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