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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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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.
Date and Time : April 10, 17, 24th 2026 | Fridays 10:00 - 12:00
Location : Seorae Global Village Center (3F, 28, Seorae-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul)
Target Audience : 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 6, 18:00 (Reservations will be automatically cancelled if payment is not completed by this time).
📌 Registration required
📌 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 | 02-2155-8916 |
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Korean Cooking Class
This month's cooking class will feature two flavorful and spice-forward dishes: Korean-style Mapo Tofu and Eggplant Namul.
Mapo Tofu is originally a beloved Chinese dish, known for its bold, numbing spice and rich flavors. In this class, we will explore a Korean-inspired twist by using Korean fermented pastes instead of doubanjiang, creating a unique fusion that is both familiar and exciting.
As a complementary side dish, we will prepare Eggplant Namul, a Korean-style seasoned salad. This dish highlights the soft texture of eggplant comined with savory, spicy and aromatic seasonings commonly found in Korean cuisine.
Both dishes bring a satisfying level of heat, making this class especially enjoyable for those who appreciate spicy food. Join us to experience a creative blend of Chinese and Korean flavors!
Date and Time : Thursday, April 16th 2026 | 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 : 22,000KRW
What to Bring: Apron, two sealable containers
Payment due date : April 6th, 18:00 (Reservations will be automatically cancelled if payment is not completed by this time. Please note that no extensions or exceptions will be granted!!)
⚠️Allergy Disclaimer: This class may use ingredients that contain common allergies, including:
- Meat (beef and pork)
- Beans
- Eggplant
📌 Registration required
📌 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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Morning Yogic Breathing
Reconnect: Pause. Reflect. Awareness. Intention. Presence.
These may sound like wellbeing buzzwords, but they are actually essential tools for mental health ―and they all rest on one foundation: the breath.
If these tools help you respond to life and its demands, your breath is what fuels that response.
Join us for a four-part deep breathing series designed to help you reconnect with your breath. We will explore simple pranayama (yogic breathing) techniques you can use in everyday life.
No prior experience required, just come as you are.
Date and Time : April 17 - May 29th, 2026 | Friday mornings 8:30 - 9:30
Location : Seorae Global Village Center (3F, 28, Seorae-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul)
Target Audience : Foreign residents (adult) living in Seoul
What to Prepare Comfortable and loose clothes, yoga mat, empty stomach
📌 Free of charge, registration required
📌 Space limited to 8 people
📌 Session 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 Babies & Children
In response to the numerous requests for a first aid training targetd to families that have infants or new born child, the Seorae Global Village Center is pleased to offer a special session on April 24. Join us for this opportunity to learn essential first aid skills, led by a certified professional and conducted in English. This ession is designed to provide practical knowledge and confidence in handling emergency situations involving young children. Further details regarding the venue will be shared with registered participants via email.
Date and Time : Friday, April 24th 2026 | 10:00 - 12:00
Location : Near Seorae Village
Target Audience : Foreign residents (adult) living in Seoul
📌 Space limited to 20 people
📌 Free of charge, registration required
📌 Session 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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Who Ate Up All the Shinga?
Who Ate Up All the Shinga?* by Park Wan-Suh centers on a young girl growing up in a poor rural village, where she is raised primarily by her strong-willed and traditional grandmother, whose values and authority deeply shape her early life. As she later moves to Seoul to reunite with her mother and siblings, she encounters a very different world marked by hardship, family tensions, and shifting social expectations. Through the child’s eyes, the novel follows her gradual loss of innocence as she navigates poverty, education, and the upheavals of the Japanese occupation and the Korean War, ultimately portraying her emotional growth and resilience as she comes to understand the complexities of the adult world around her. |
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Date and Time : Wednesday, May 6th 2026 | 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 : 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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Remembering Jeju 4·3: History Talk & Theater Dombakasi, Go Irae
On April 10, the Seorae Global Village Center invites you to a meaningful cultural program dedicated to understanding the Jeju 4·3 Incident, one of the most profound yet long-silenced chapters in Korean history. Participants who register through our center will first take part in a short historical session introducing the context of the incident, followed by a special group viewing of the theater production Dombakasi, Go Irae.
Rather than recounting the full scope of history, the play offers an intimate perspective through the life of an individual, gently revealing untold stories, unrecorded memories, and the quiet weight of those who lived through that time.
This program presents a unique opportunity to engage with history throuygh both learning and artistic expression. Participants joining as part of the group will benefit from a discounted ticket price of 24,000KRW (regular price: 40,000KRW).
⚠️Important Notice:
The play will be conducted in Korean, primarily in the Jeju dialect; therefore, an advanced level of Korean proficiency is strongly recommended. The program is open to participants of all nationalities.
If fewer than 10 participants register, we will provide guidance on individual ticket reservations; however, the group discount and pre-performance introductory session will not be available.
Date and Time : Friday, April 10, 2026 | Meeting at 18:30
✔️18:30-18:50 Introductory of Jeju 4·3 Incident
✔️18:50-17:20 Talk with the bereaved
✔️17:20-19:30 Moving to the theater
✔️19:30-21:10 Watch theater
Venue : Daehakro Arts Theater (17, Daehak-ro 10-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul)
Target Audience : Koreans and international participants with advanced Korean proficiency
Fee : 24,000KRW (group rate)
Payment due date : April 6, 18:00 (Reservations will be automatically cancelled if payment is not completed by this time).
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
Give your child the opportunity to engage and develop their language skills through the joy of storytelling. This storytelling hour invites yound minds to discover the pleasure of books, while nurturing curiosity, creativity, and imagination through stories shared by an adult.
Sessions will be conducted in French and/or English, depending on the main audience.
⚠️ Please register in advance so we can keep you informed of any schedule changes.
Date and Time : April 15, 22, 29, 2026 (3 sessions) | Wednesdays 13:30-14:30
Location : Seorae Global Village Center
Target Audience : Any child living in Seoul as a foreign resident aged from 3 to 5+
📌 Must be accompanied by an adult
📌 Free of charge, but reservation is a must
📌 Session 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
Inquiry : seorae@seoul.go.kr | 02-2155-8916
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Friday Kid's Art Class
Friday Kids Art Class is back! Starting April 3 at 4:45PM, our fun and creative art class returns for your artists aged 5 to 8.
Led by our experienced and caring instructor, children will explore drawing and crafts while developing creativity, and fine motor skills.
Pre-registration is required, spaces are limited.
Date and Time : April 3, 10, 17, 24th 2026 (4 sessions) | Fridays at 16:45
Location : Seorae Global Village Center
Target Audience : Any child living in Seoul as a foreign resident aged from 5 to 8 (born before March 2021)
Material Fee : 30,000KRW for all 4 sessions
📌 Space limited to 6 children
📌 Payment in full for all 4 sessions, no reimbursement for missed classes
📌 No automated renewal after these sessions
📌 Class conducted in French and Korean (this is an art class, not a language-learning program)
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 | 02-2155-891
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Bojagi is a traditional Korean wrapping cloth, typically square in shape and crafted from materials such as silk or ramie. For centuries, it has been used in everyday life for gift wrapping, weddings, and ceremonial occasions, carrying the belief that wrapping an object protects good fortune and conveys positive energy. Today, bojagi is also appreciated as a meaningful art form that transforms a simple gift into a gesture of care and intention. |
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In celebration of Family Month in May, this special one-day class invites participants to explore the beauty of bojagi as a way to express gratitude and affection—perfect for occasions such as Mother’s Day.
A thoughtfully wrapped gift becomes more than just an object; it becomes a heartfelt message of appreciation.
During the session, participants will learn how to create four elegant decorative knots using items of various shapes, turning everyday wrapping into an artful and meaningful expression. |
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Date and Time : Thursday, May 7th 2026 | 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 due date : April 30, 18:00 (Reservations will be automatically cancelled if payment is not completed by this time. Please note that no extensions or exceptions will be granted!!) |
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Korean Lucky Pouch Making at the Seoul Museum of Craft Art
Join us for a delightful spring afternoon at the Seoul Museum of Craft Art! On May 20, we invite you to take part in a special hands-on workshop where you can explore the beauty of traditional crafts and create your own lucky pouch. This self-guided workshop allows participants to enjoy the experience at their own pace, following step-by-step video instructions. All materials will be provided, making it easy and enjoyable for everyone to participate, regardless of prior experience.
While this program does not include a guided tour of the entire museum, participants are welcome to explore the exhibitions freely after the session.
Come unwind and enjoy a creative moment surrounded by art and craftsmanship, a perfect way to welcome the season with a touch of tradition and good fortune!
Date and Time : Wednesday, May 20th 2026 | 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 20 people
📌 Free of charge, registration required
📌 Program 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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| 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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