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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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Photography Class
During this last summer 2025, we had a discourse in photography, albeit in an intimate group, it was an eye opening discussion to use photography as a way to look into ourselves and seek the nature of our relationship with the lens. This fall, our teacher is coming back for a more fundamental take on photography so that you are in control of your camera to capture what it is you are attracted to: light, shape, layers, night, subject matter, color, shadows. Spots are limited. You do not need to have experience in photography to join this class but you will need a hand held camera.
Date and Time: November 7 - November 28, 2025 | Fridays, 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: 10,000KRW
Payment Deadline: November 5th 18:00 (your reservation will be automatically cancelled if payment is not made by then).
What to Bring: For the first class, please upload 10 'best' pictures (or if less it is ok) you took to a google drive that will be sent to you upon registration. Bring some writing supplies, Camera (point-and-shoot or DSLR)
Program Details: Theme <Beauty of Fall>
Day 1. Essential photography tools, program mode, and exposure compensation
Day 2. Framing and composition, understanding depth of field
Day 3. Concepts of time : shutter speed (limitation and extension)
Day 4. Selecting and organizing your photos, creating a visual story
⚠️ Please note: Assignments will be given after each class. Only apply if you can dedicate the time to complete them.
⚠️ Your final work can be framed and showcased at our year-end party in December!
📌 Space limited to 10 people
📌 Class 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 | 02-2155-8949 |
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Discover Minhwa: Korea People's Art (New student Recruitment) |
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Did you know that the tiger and magpie featured in K-POP Demon Hunters were inspired by 19-century Minhwa paintings? These works often satirized social conflicts― where the tiger symbolized corrupt officials, and the magpie represented the people―
showing the mighty tiger being outwitted by the magpie. Minhwa was an art form created for everyone, not the elite. With its bold lines, vibrant colors, and playful imagery, it became a cherished part of everyday Korean life. |
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From November to December, we are excited to offer a five-session workshop where participants will create their very own "Tiger and Magpie" Minhwa artwork, perfect for decorating your wall. Whether you are a beginner or already familiar with traditional Korean painting, this workshop is a wonderful opportunity to explore the Minhwa, and complete a meaningful piece to cherish.
⚠️ Please note: Brushes will need to be purchased seperately, so additional spending may apply.
⚠️ Your final work can be showcased at our year-end party in December!
Date and Time: November 11th - December 9th 2025 | Tuesdays 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 5 sessions (brushes not included)
Payment Deadline: November 5th 18:00 (your reservation will be automatically cancelled if payment is not made by then).
📌 3 spots available for new students
📌 Class conducted in French and 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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Aromatic Grape Soap Making DIY Workshop
Join us for a delightful one-day DIY workshop on November 13, where you will discover how to create your own grape-shaped soap that went viral on social media, using natural essential oils.
It is not only effective for everyday hygiene, but also makes a charming bathroom decoration and feels pleasant to the touch.
At the end of the class, you will take home your own set of adorable grape soaps along with a travel-sized stick soap, perfect for carrying with you wherever you go.
Date and Time: Thursday, November 13th 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 (travel size stick soap + grape soap)
Payment Deadline: November 6th, 18:00 (your reservation will be automatically cancelled if payment is not made by then).
📌 Space limited to 6 people
📌 Class 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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First Aid Training for Adults
Be prepared to save your loved ones and those around you! Join our First Aid Training Session, conducted in English by a certified professional instructor. In this practical workshop, you will learn how to perform CPR(Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation), use an AED(Automated External Defibrillator), and respond effectively in emergency situations.
Do not miss this opportunity to gain essential life-saving skills!
⚠️ Please note: The certificate of completion is for personal learning purposes only and does not replace the official first aid certification required for employment or instituational training.
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 19th 2025 | 9:30 - 11:30
Location: Banpo 4-dong Community Center (70, Sapyeong-daero 28-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul)
Target Audience: Foreign residents(adult) living in Seoul
Registration Deadline: November 12th, 6:00 PM
📌 Free of charge, registration required
📌 Space limited to 20 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 Cooking Class
Menu of this month: Bossam보쌈 (수육 boiled pok belly + 겉절이 fresh kimchi)
As the chilly winds of November arrive, so does gimjang(김장) season―the time-honored Korean tradition of making large batches of kimchi to last through the winter. During this season, families and neighbors gather to prepare and share food together, and Bossam is one of the most beloved dishes enjoyed to savor the freshly made kimchi with tender, water-boiled pork.
In this class, participants will learn how to make suyuk(수육, tender, boiled pork slices) and geotjeori(겉절이, fresh, quick kimchi), a perfect combination that celebrates the flavors of the season. Bossam is not only delicious but also a dish deeply rooted in Korean culture, symbolizing sharing, warmth, and community.
Join us to experience this cozy culinary tradition and bring the taste of Korean winter to your own table!
Date and Time: Thursday, November 20th 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
Payment Deadline: November 13th 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 : 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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Can't I Go Instead by Lee Geum-yi
Can't I Go Instead by Lee Geum-yi is a historical novel set during the tumultuous years of Japanese colonial rule and the Korean War. It follows the interwind lives of childhood friends, Sunja and Najin, whose bond is tested by love, loss, and survival as they face the hardships of war and displacement. Through their journeys, the novel portrays the resilience of Korean women and the enduring power of friendship amid history's upheavals. Tender and heartbreaking, it is a story of sacrifice, courage, and hope accross generations.
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Date and Time : Wednesday, November 26th 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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Tour & Knitting at the Seoul Museum of Craft Art |
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Join us for a cozy autumn afternoon at the Seoul Museum of Craft Art! On November 12, we will take part in a special hands-on program where you can explore the museum's beautiful craft collections and create your own piece of winter-ready knit item.
There will not be a guided tour of entire museum, but after the session, participants are free to wander through the museum's exhibitions at their own pace.
Come enjoy a relaxing day of art, craftsmanship, and creativity, the perfect way to welcome the winter season! |
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Date and Time : Wednesday, November 12th 2025 | 14:00 - 15:30
Meeting Point : In front of the Seoul Museum of Craft Art (location details will be sent by email)
Target Audience : Foreign residents living in Seoul
📌 Space limited to 15 people
📌 Free of charge, registration required
📌 Program 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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Martyrs Day Walking Tour at the National Cemetery
On November 18, experience a meaningful walking tour at the National Cemetery in honor of Martyrs Day, Participants will reflect on the lives of characters portrayed in historical films while visiting the graves of real-life independent movement activists, Korean and foreign war veterans, student fighters, and three former Korean presidents. This tour offers a unique opportunity to connect with Korea's history, pay tribute to its heroes, and gain a deeper insight into the sacrifices that shaped the nation. Consider watching the film 'A Taxi Driver', 'Assassination', '12.12: the Day', 'Kingmaker' and '71: Into the Fire' before joining the tour.
Please wear comfortable shoes; the tour runs rain or shine.
Date and Time : Tuesday, November 18th 2025 | 10:00 - 12:00
Meeting Point : Memorial Gate near the entrance (location details will be sent by email)
Target Audience : Foreign residents living in Seoul
📌 Space limited to 15 people
📌 Free of charge, reservation required
📌 Tour conducted in English
Reservation : Click the 'sign up' button down below to fill out the form
Inquiry : seorae@seoul.go.kr | 02-2155-8916 |
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Votre Guide Complet Pour un Séjour de Longue Durée en Corée
Venez participer à notre séminaire pour étudiants internationaux et chercheurs d'emploi francophones et découvrez toutes les étapes pour obtenir un visa de long séjour en Corée. Apprenez comment passer du visa étudiant D2/D4 ou du visa D10 au visa F2 ou F5, et recevez les conseils pratiques pour la recherche d'emploi. La séance sera animée par LIEN, un cabinet d'agents agréés en administration et se déroulera entièrement en français. Préparez votre projet de séjour d'une longue durée en Corée!
Date et Horaire: Jeudi 27 novembre 2025 | 14h00-15h30
Lieu: Seorae Global Village Center (3F, 28, Seorae-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul)
Ouvert à: Etudiants internationaux Francophones(titulaire d'un visa D2/D4) et chercheurs d'emploi (D10)
⚠️À noter: Les titulaires de visa H1 (PVT, Working Holiday) ne sont pas concernés par ce séminaire.
📌 Places limitées à 16 personnes
📌 Gratuit, mais inscription obligatoire
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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Wednesday Storytelling Hour
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Have your child engage and develop language skills by giving them a chance to listen to stories told by an adult. The purpose of this storytelling hour is to have young minds discover the pleasure of reading, while encouraging curiosity and imagination.
This will be animated in French and/or English depending on our primary audience.
Reservation is a must!
Date and Time : November 12, 19, 26th 2025 | Every Wedensday at 13:30
Location : Seorae Global Village Center (3F, 28, Seorae-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul)
Target Audience : Any child living in Seoul as a foreign resident age 3 to 5+
📌 Must be accompanied by an adult
📌 Free of charge, but reservation is a must
📌 Animated in French and/or English
Reservation : Scan the QR code in the image or click the 'sign up' button down below to fill out the form (ONE FORM PER CHILD)
Inquiry : seorae@seoul.go.kr | 02-2155-8916
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Date and Time : November 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
(grande section to CE1 / senior kindergarten to year 1)
Material Fee : 24,000 KRW for all 3 sessions
Payment Deadline : November 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).
Curriculum
(November 14) Capture Autumn: Create a miniature autumn scene in a transparent case using glass deco, colored paper, wood chips, and other decorative elements.
(November 21) Make Your Own Picture Book: Personalize a plain board book by drawing characters with a variety of art supplies and decorating them with stickers.
(November 28) Peaceful Dove Pinwheel: Inspired by John Lennon's Imagine and Jean Julien's dove painting, decorate a dove-shaped pinwheel filled with the winds of peace using gouache, craft feathers, and more.
📌 Space limited to 8 children
📌 Guardians are kindly to remain in the lobby
📌 Reservation on a first-paid-first-served basis
📌 Payment in full for all 3 sessions, no reimbursement for missed classes
📌 Class conducted in English
Reservation : Scan the QR code in the image or click the 'sign up' button down below to fill out the form (ONE FORM PER CHILD)
Inquiry : seorae@seoul.go.kr | 02-2155-8916
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"First Winter, Share a Coat" Donation Drive
Seorae Global Village Center is now a collecting point in Seocho-gu. Join us in sharing warmth with those experiencing their first winter in Korea!
📅Collection Period: Until Sunday, November 2nd, 2025
📦Collection Box Location: Seorae Global Village Center (3F, 28, Seorae-ro, Seocho-gu)
👖 Donation Items: Winter outwear (jackets, coats, and padded outwear for men, women, and children)
⚠️ Please note: We cannot accept accessories(such as gloves or scarves) or clothing that is worn out or damaged
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Free Musical Tickets for Foreign Residents!
The Seorae Global Village Center is distributing free tickets to foreign residents for the Musical <Vamp X Hunter>! The show is held at JS Art Hall in Daehakro. Although the performance is in Korean, smart translation glasses will be provided for those who need them. These glasses instantly translate the dialogue into foreign languages, allowing everyone to enjoy the show seamlessly without glancing at separate subtitles.
If you are interested, please stop by the center to pick up your tickets!
Performance Details
Play Title : Vamp X Hunter
Venue : JS Art Hall (BF, JS Building, 94, Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul)
Genre: Musical Comedy
Minimum Age: 12 years old
Booking Available until November 9
Show Times:
Monday - Friday: 5PM, 8PM
Saturday: 2PM, 5PM
Sunday: 3PM, 6PM
Running Time: 90 min |
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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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