The Seoul Metropolitan Government is recruiting foreign volunteers who will monitor, report and make policy suggestions in every aspect of daily lives, including the legal and governmental policy areas, of foreign residents in Seoul.

○ Application Deadline: Feb. 10 (Fri), 2012

○ Seat Availability: 45 people

○ Qualification:  Foreigners or Naturalized Koreans who meet all three requirements below.

   1. Minimum of 1 year stay in Seoul
   2. Intermediate level of proficiency in either Korean or English
   3. Applicants with great interest and passion for Seoul

○ Documents to submit: Application Form, Copy of valid photo-bearing identification

○How to apply: by post or e-mail or submit the documents directly to the Seoul Metropolitan Government (Mail-in applications will only be accepted if received before the due date.)

²  Address: Foreign Residents Assistance Division, 3^rd Floor, Press Center, Taepyeongno-1ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea

²  E-mail:  monitor@seoul.go.kr

²  Person in charge: Jina Joo (02-2171-2833)

○ Results Announcement : Feb. 15(Wed), 2012

To download the application form, pleae click HERE. For more info, visit http://global.seoul.go.kr

The Seorae Global Village Center is offering a special class on Korean modern literature as follows:

• Subject: 20th Century Korean Literature (translated into English)
• Instructor: Shim Ah-jin, a Korean writer
• Date & Time: Feb. 3 (Fri) from 1
• Fees: Free of charge

Participants can better understand the Korean psyche by learning about 20th century Korean literature through three short novels that are translated into English and French: “Spring Spring” by Kim Yu-jeong, “The Rainy Spell” by Yun Heung-gil, and “Sword” by Lee Seung-woo.

If you are interested, please contact Seorae Global Village Center at seorae@sba.seoul.kr or at (02)2155-8949.

For more information, visit http://global.seoul.go.kr/seorae

The Korea Foundation is presenting a Korean traditioanl music concert under the theme of ‘Encounering Tradition’ as above. The concert is offered for free of charge, and those who are interested in the Korean music and performances, please contact Culture & Arts Department of the Korea Foundation via email kfcenter@kf.or.kr or song@stageone.co.kr or phone (02)2151-6520.

for ‘Neighbors From Afar’

Educational program for students to promote global mindset

The Seoul Metropolitan Government is inviting foreign instructors who would like to introduce their own culture to preschoolers and students in elementary, middle and high schools in Seoul.

l  Application Deadline: Jan. 31 (Tuesday), 2012

l  Seat Availability: 26 people

l  Qualification: Foreigners or naturalized Korean citizens who meet all of the following requirements

• Individuals who can speak English or Korean
• Individuals who are available 2-3 times each month during the 5 months period
• Individuals who have passion to introduce one’s own culture to Korean students

²  Priority will be given to those whose have fluent Korean proficiency.

l  Documents to submit: application form, self-introduction letter and a lesson plan (in English or Korean) and a copy of the following documents as proof of identity/eligibility (ID card, proof of school enrollment, proof of your career experience, official Korean language or English test scores)

l  How to apply: by post or e-mail or submit the documents directly to the Seoul Metropolitan Government (Mail-in applications will only be accepted if received before the due date.)

²  Address: Foreign Residents Assistance Division, 3^rd Floor, Press Center, Taepyeongno-1ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea

²  E-mail:        jinhong@seoul.go.kr

²  Person in charge: Jin Hong (02-2171-2853, 2171-2833)

l  Results Announcement(application screening) : Feb. 3, 2012

l  Selection Procedure: application screening (Round 1) and interview (Round 2)

   <Program Outline>

l  Place: at a classroom of kindergartens, elementary, middle and high schools in Seoul

l  Period: 2-3 classes per month from March to July, 2012

l  Honorarium per class:

-less than one hour of class time: 50,000KRW

-more than one hour and less than two hours of class time: 80,000KRW

-more than 2 hours of class time: 130,000KRW

<Recruitment Schedule>

l  Interview: any one or two days between Feb. 6 and Feb. 10, 2012

l  Final Results Announcement: Feb. 14, 2012

l  Orientation: in mid Feb. 2012

l  Program Period: March to July, 2012

*To download the application form, click HERE!

 The Seoul Global Center is inviting international residents to a special event to celebrate Seollal, Korean Lunar New Year. Participants will be able to learn about Korean traditional customs and culture, taste a variety of international cuisine, and experience traditional folk games. Come and take part in diverse programs while enjoying a pleasant time with other expats. 

►Date & Time: January 19 (Thr), 2012, 14:00 – 16:00

►Venue: Seoul Global Center (3^rd fl. of Press Center, City Hall Station, Lines 1&2, Exit 5)

►Participants: any international residents in Seoul

Seoul Global Center

Tel: 2075-4180, http://global.seoul.go.kr 

✽If you want to participate, click HERE to download the reservation form and send it to us by email michyk@sba.seoul.kr

 The Seoul Global Center will open its 1^st term of free Korean classes as follows:

1.  Course Outline

ㅇ Course duration: Monday February 6^th ~ Friday April 27^th, 2012 (12 weeks)

ㅇ Classroom: Conference room in SGC

ㅇ Fees: Free of charge(The textbook should be purchased by students)

2.  How to Apply

ㅇ Application period: January 11^th (Wed) – January 12^th (Thr) 2012

(operating hours: 9am -6pm)

ㅇ Procedure: Visit the SGC in person and fill out the application form

             (Online or proxy application is not acceptable.)

ㅇ Required documents : Alien registration card, a copy of the applicant’s color photo (size: 3*4cm)

            ► Admission will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.

            ► The final confirmation of admission will be notified via e-mail individually.

        ㅇ Placement test: Wednesday January 18^th, Thursday January 19^th

3.  Class size: between 12 and 15 students per class

4.  For more information, please contact

    ㅇ Hyun-seon Ahn at (02) 2075~4140

ㅇ Email: hyunseonahn747@hotmail.com

ㅇ Website: http://global.seoul.go.kr

ㅇ Location: Seoul Global Center, 3^rd floor of the Press Center

            (Exit 5, City Hall Station, Subway Line 1 or 2 / Exit 5, Gwanghwamun Station, line 5)

French Wine & Korean Dishes

Do you like French wine? Or are you interested in Korean Royal cuisine?

The Seorae Global Village Center is inviting you to a special party which will take place on January 6th, 2012. At the event, you will be able to learn about how to pair French wines with Korean dishes, especially Korean Royal cuisine. After the presentations, participants can taste the French wine and Korean cuisine prepared by experts.

          *Host: Mr. Pierre Mettelin, Professor of Oenology at Kyunghee University

          *Languages: English & Korean

          * Date & Time: January 6 (Friday), 2012 from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m.

          * Participation fees: 15,000~20,000 won (depending on the number of participants)

To sign up or for more information, please contact the Seorae Global Village Center at 02-2155-8949 or visit the website http://seoul.global.go.kr/seorae/

 ‘Seoul Family’s Home Invitation Program for Expats’

We are inviting both expats and the locals in Korea to an occasion where they can have an opportunity to better understand each other by sharing cultures and traditions as well as having dinner at a local Korean family’s home.

<Invitees>

• Qualification: any international resident living in Seoul
• Numbers to be selected : 1~2 invitees (individual or team)

     - Participants will be selected on a first-come first-served basis.

     - Priority will be given to migrant workers or those who apply as a family.

<Application Submission>

• Periods: Nov 29 (Tue) – Dec 1 (Thu), 2011
• Documents required: Completed application form  (To download a form: click HERE) 
• Submission methods: Through e-mail or fax

                e-mail)  joojina@seoul.go.kr    fax)  02-768-8860  tel) 02-2171-2833

<Program Information>

• Date: Dec. 4 (Sun) 2011, 15:00~20:00
• Where: local Korean’s homes
• What: experience Korean traditions and customs by enjoying traditional games and having dinner together at a Korean family’s home

If you would like to participate in these activities, please contact the Seorae Global Village Center at (02) 2155-8949 or email at seorae@sba.seoul.kr

For a cultural event in November, the Yeoksam Global Village Center is inviting you to a cultural program of making Beoseon (Korean traditional socks) using the techniques of Korea’s traditional ‘gyu-bang gong-ye’, or boudoir crafts.
In the western culture, a Christmas stocking is an empty sock or sock-shaped bag children hang on Christmas Eve so that Santa Claus can fill it with small gifts such as small toys or candy. As Christmas season is coming we suggest that you make your own Korean traditional socks instead of western Christmas stockings this year.

Beoseon is a type of socks worn with hanbok, or Korean traditional clothing, to protect your feet or to keep them warm. Come and join us in making a meaningful gift for yourself, friends or any of your family members. If you would like to participate in this activity, please send an email to yeoksam@sba.seoul.kr with your name, nationality and phone number.

Details:
• Date & Time: November 24 (Thu) 2011, 13:00 to 15:00 
• Fee: 5,000 won
• Place: Yeoksam Global Village Center
• Seat: limited to 12 persons

Directions:
• Gangnam Station, Exit #1, Subway line 2. Walk until you meet the first traffic lights. Turn right when you see Woori Bank, and walk straight for about 500m.Then you will see Pitti café, and we are right next to the cafe. (5th floor of the Yeoksam 1 Community Center)