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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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Chers résidents et membres de notre communauté,
Bienvenue au Seorae Global Village Center.
Franco-bolivienne et installée en Corée du Sud depuis plus de 11 ans, je connais intimement les défis et les richesses qu’implique l’adaptation à une nouvelle culture, une nouvelle langue et un nouvel environnement. Arrivée en Corée en tant qu’étudiante, j’y ai ensuite obtenu un master en science politique et relations internationales à l’Université Hanyang.
Au fil des années, j’ai construit un parcours profondément marqué par les échanges interculturels, l’apprentissage continu et des expériences au sein de communautés diverses et internationales. Ces expériences ont renforcé ma conviction que la diversité est une richesse essentielle, et que les liens entre cultures sont un levier puissant pour construire des communautés plus solides.
En tant que directrice du Seorae Global Village Center, je souhaite renforcer les liens entre les cultures, les communautés et les institutions.
Mon ambition est de créer davantage d’espaces et d’opportunités permettant à des personnes qui ne se rencontreraient pas naturellement de se rencontrer, d’échanger et d’apprendre les unes des autres. Je crois également à l’importance de développer des synergies entre les institutions locales, les établissements scolaires, les organ-isations et les acteurs de la communauté, afin de construire un environnement plus ouvert, plus connecté et plus inclusif, au service des résidents coréens et internationaux.
Situé au cœur de Seorae, souvent appelé le « village français » de Séoul, notre centre reflète pleinement le caractère international et multiculturel du quartier. À travers nos services de conseil, nos programmes linguistiques et culturels, nos activités communautaires et nos initiatives de bénévolat, nous souhaitons offrir un lieu de rencontre, de partage et d’appartenance.
Que vous soyez nouvellement arrivé en Corée ou installé depuis longtemps, nous vous invitons chaleureusement à participer à nos programmes et à rejoindre notre communauté.
J’ai hâte de vous rencontrer et de construire ensemble une communauté de Seorae ouverte, dynamique et connectée.
Merci.
Catherine Chinchiroca
Directrice du Seorae Global Village Center |
Queridos residentes y miembros de nuestra comunidad,
Bienvenidos al Seorae Global Village Center.
Como franco-boliviana y residente en Corea desde hace más de 11 años, comprendo bien lo que significa empezar de nuevo en un país distinto: adaptarse a una nueva cultura, aprender otro idioma y construir una vida lejos de lo conocido. Llegué a Corea como estudiante y más adelante cursé una Maestría en Estudios Internacionales en la Universidad Hanyang. Desde entonces, mi camino ha estado marcado por el intercambio intercultural, el aprendizaje continuo y el trabajo cercano con comunidades diversas.
A lo largo de estos años he tenido la suerte de colaborar con comunidades internacionales, instituciones académicas e iniciativas locales comprometidas con la inclusión y el intercambio cultural. Estas experiencias han reforzado en mí una convicción muy clara: la diversidad nos enriquece, y los vínculos entre culturas tienen la fuerza de transformar comunidades.
Como Directora del Seorae Global Village Center, mi deseo es seguir fortaleciendo los lazos entre culturas, comunidades e instituciones. Quiero crear más espacios donde personas que normalmente no tendrían la oportunidad de encontrarse puedan coincidir, conversar, compartir y aprender unas de otras de manera cercana y humana.
También creo profundamente en la importancia de crear sinergias entre instituciones locales, escuelas, organizaciones y actores comunitarios, para construir un entorno más abierto, conectado y acogedor para todos, tanto residentes coreanos como internacionales.
Ubicado en el corazón de Seorae, conocido como el “pueblito francés” de Seúl, nuestro centro refleja el espíritu multicultural y vibrante del barrio. A través de nuestros servicios de asesoría, programas de idiomas y cultura, actividades comunitarias y espacios de voluntariado, queremos ofrecer un lugar cálido donde las personas puedan encontrarse, sentirse escuchadas y construir comunidad.
Tanto si acabas de llegar a Corea como si ya llevas muchos años aquí, estás más que invitado/a a participar en nuestros programas y a ser parte de esta comunidad que crece con cada encuentro.
Será un placer conocerte y seguir construyendo juntos una comunidad de Seorae más abierta, humana y conectada.
Con mucho cariño,
Catherine Chinchiroca
Directora del Seorae Global Village Center |
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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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From Page to Planet: Korean Literature in the Age of Climate Change |
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Unpacking climate themes and bridging cultures, redefining our relationshop with the natural world |
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In collaboration with the Literature Translation Institute of Korea and Dulwich College Seoul, Seorae Global Village Center is pleased to present From Page to Planet: Korean Literature in the Age of Climate Change on June 5, 2026, in celebration of World Environment Day.
This special event will feature award-winning writer and translator Paige Aniyah Morris in a thought-provoking conversation exploring how contemporary Korean literature engages with climate and environmental issues. Through the works of acclaimed authors including Han Kang, whose writing Morris has translated, the program will examine how storytelling and translation can deepen our understanding of humanity’s evolving relationship with the natural world while building cultural connections across borders.
Paige Aniyah Morris holds BAs in Ethnic Studies and Literary Arts with Honors from Brown University and an MFA in Creative Writing from Rutgers University. A recipient of awards from the Daesan Foundation, the American Literary Translators Association, the Fulbright Program, and more, she has translated works by Pak Kyongni, Han Kang, Heuijung Hur, and many others.
The evening will include a talk, audience discussion, and Q&A session on literature, translation, and environmental storytelling. The event is open to all, including high school students interested in literature, translation, and environmental topics. Attendees are also welcome to bring copies of Morris’s translated works for a book signing following the program. Advance reservation is required.
The talk will be in English, but Korean interpretation(AI) will be provided.
Date and Time : Friday, June 5, 2026 | 16:30 - 18:00
Location : Alleyn Theatre(4F), Dulwich College Seoul (6, Sinbanpo-ro 15-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul)
Target Audience : Open to anyone aged 16 and above interested in literature, translation, and environmental issues
Reservation Due Date : June 3
What to Bring : A valid ID (ARC, 주민등록증, 거소신고증, etc.)
Special Q&A Giveaway
Participants who ask outstanding questions during the Q&A session will have a chance to receive one of the following prizes:
- English-translated books by Han Kang
- Kyobo Bookstore gift vouchers (KRW 10,000)
- Coffee coupons (KRW 10,000)
We encourage everyone to join the discussion and share their thoughts and questions during the session.
📌 Free of charge
📌 No Walk-ins allowed
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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Ceramic One-Day Class
Our favorite ceramics designers are coming back to Seorae Village! After the wonderful response to their previous plate-making studio, they are returning to guide us through a new hands-on ceramics experience, this time, we will be creating our own cup or mug from scratch.
This is not painting on a premade piece. You will shape and design your own ceramic mug using beautiful colored clay with natural hues. Think about the kind of design you would love to hold in your hands every morning, flowers, fruits, abstract patterns, leaves, fish, or anything that inspires you.
Join us for a cozy and creative studio experience with two fun and passionate ceramics artists working in Seoul. Pre-payment is required in order to confirm your seat.
Date and Time : Thursday, June 18, 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 : 35,000KRW (includes clay, glazing process and transportation back)
Payment due date : June 11, 18:00 (your reservation will be automatically cancelled if payment is not made by then).
📌 Space limited to 10 people
📌 Class coducted 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
For this month’s Korean cooking class, we will be making two delicious seasonal dishes: 간장 쭈꾸미 볶음 (soy sauce stir-fried webfoot octopus) and 감자채전 (shredded potato pancake).
June is the best season to enjoy 쭈꾸미 (webfoot octopus) in Korea, when it is especially tender and flavorful. Usually, Koreans prepare this dish with a spicy gochugaru-based sauce, but this time we will make a milder and deeply savory soy sauce version that everyone can enjoy. The sweet and salty flavors pair perfectly with fresh vegetables and tender octopus.
Alongside it, we will make 감자채전, a crispy shredded potato pancake with a wonderful texture, golden on the outside and soft inside. It is simple, comforting, and a favorite Korean side dish to share at the table.
Join us for a cozy cooking session as we explore comforting Korean flavors and seasonal ingredients together.
Date and Time : Monday, June 22, 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
What to Bring: Apron, two sealable containers
Payment due date : June 16, 18:00 (if payment is not made by this date, your reservation will be automatically canceled. Please note that no extensions or exceptions will be granted!!)
⚠️Allergy Disclaimer: This menu contains seafood(octopus) and soy. The dishes may also contain gluten, sesame, garlic, and other common allergens.
📌 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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The Girl Who Wrote Loneliness
The Girl Who Wrote Loneliness is a reflective coming-of-age novel set during South Korea’s rapid industrialization in the 1970s. The story follows a teenage girl who leaves her rural hometown to work in a factory in Seoul while attending night school and dreaming of becoming a writer. Through her difficult daily life, the novel captures the loneliness, exhaustion, and emotional struggles faced by young factory workers of the time. As the narrator looks back on her youth, she reflects on friendship, poverty, guilt, and the sacrifices made in pursuit of a better future. Written in a poetic and intimate style, the novel is both a personal story and a portrait of a changing Korean society. |
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Date and Time : Wednesday June 24, 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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Guided Tour to the National Museum of Korea
A journey through Korean history, identity, and artistic beauty
Join us on Thursday morning, June 18, for a special guided tour at the National Museum of Korea. Led by our professional guide, we will explore how the story of the Korean Peninsula began and evolved through some of the museum’s most important historical treasures. From ancient kingdoms to modern identity, discover how Koreans understand and remember their past.
We will also visit a unique gallery dedicated to rare and significant artifacts, where we will discuss Korean beauty, colonial-era plunder and repatriation, and the meaning of cultural heritage and national identity.
Finally, we will immerse ourselves in the elegance of Korean craftsmanship through exquisite Buddhist statues and ceramics, uncovering the aesthetic sensibility and refined artistry that continue to shape Korean culture today.
Whether you are new to Korean history or looking to deepen your understanding, this tour offers a meaningful and engaging way to experience one of Korea’s most important museums.
Date and Time : Thursday, June 18 2026 | Meet at 9:50
Meeting Point : National Museum of Korea (137, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul)
Target Audience : Foreign residents living in Seoul
📌 Free of charge, reservation is a must
📌 Space limited to 15 people
📌 Tour 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 will be accepting registrations for the Summer 2026 Korean language class. The semester will run for 10 weeks from July 7 to September 11.
Applications will open on June 22 at 10AM.
For more details, please click the button below.
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Friday Kid's Art Class
Join us for a fun and creative art class for your little 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 : June 12, 19, 26 2026 (3 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 May 2021)
Material Fee : 23,000KRW for all 3 sessions
Payment Due Date : June 5, 18:00 (Reservations will be cancelled if payment is not confirmed by this time)
📌 Space limited to 6 children
📌 Payment in full for all 3 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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Join us on Saturday, June 13, for the vibrant Banpo Seorae Korean-French Music Festival, one of Seorae Village’s most beloved annual celebrations!
This special community festival brings together the unique charm of Korean and French culture through music, performances, food, and family-friendly activities. Enjoy a lively lineup featuring talented local groups based in Seorae Village alongside invited well-known artists performing throughout the evening.
We are especially excited that our very own Seorae Global Choir will take the stage to share beautiful songs with the community!
Beyond the performances, the festival will be filled with delicious food stands, fun activities for children and families, and the warm atmosphere that makes Seorae Village so special. There will also be an exciting lucky draw with prizes including a Samsung Smart Monitor, Galaxy Pad, and oven!
Whether you come for the music, the food, or simply to enjoy a joyful summer evening with neighbors and friends, there will be something for everyone.
Come celebrate culture, community, and music together at the Banpo Seorae Korean-French Music Festival! |
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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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Copyrightⓒ 2026. Seorae Global Village Center. All rights reserved. |
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