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Korean Modern Literature Class

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.

 

 

Recruiting Passionate Foreign Instructors

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.

 

Application Deadline: Jan. 31 (Tuesday), 2012

Seat Availability: 26 people

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.

 

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)

 

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, 3rd 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)

 

 

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

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!

 

Special Evening Party

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/

 

Inviting Additional Participants to

 ‘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

 

Traditional Socks Making Class

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)

 

 

Cultural Views 2011:

The WHYs and HOWs of Korean Ways  

 

  • Date and Time :  October 20 (Thr) 2011, 19:30-21:00
  • Venue : Seoul Global Culture & Tourism Center at Myeongdong Stat. exit 4.
  • Language : English
  • Free admission 

 

Our fifth lecture will cover everything about Korean culture in work places. While working with Koreans, you must have faced various occasions which revealed some cultural differences, such as complete silence at a meeting but more and better the way people bond through Hoe-sik (team building dining after work). Join us in listening to Isabelle’s cultural observations and get her perspectives to your burning questions.

 

About the Speaker:

“Cultural Interpreter” Isabelle Min is a cross culture specialist and professor of Consumption Culture at SungKyunKwan University. Through the six lectures Isabelle will share her perspectives on the way Korean culture is displayed in areas such as  shopping, dining, riding transportation, socializing and working.

 

 To book a seat, please call (02) 3789-7961 or email seoulcenter@seoulwelcome.com 

 

 

2011 Hanseong Baekje Cultural Festival

                                     ▶Date: Oct. 28 (Fri) - 30(Sun) 2011

                                     ▶Place: Peace Square at Olympic Park,  subway line 5

Marking its 11th anniversary this year, Songpa-gu in Seoul has been hosting the Hanseong Baekje Cultural Festival since 1994 with an aim to promote the glorious history of Hanseong Baekje.

As a representative event of Songpa-gu, the festival was recognized as the Culture and Tourism Festival by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 2008.

This year’s festival will feature a wide range of events including Dongmyeongje (a ritual ceremony for the tomb of King Dongmyeong), folklore performances, a street parade, and Baekje theme zone. In addition, you will be able to experience various hands-on programs such as trying out traditional costumes, military training, excavating relics, and making pottery.

For further information, visit the website http://hanseong.songpa.go.kr/.

 

 

 

2011 Career Fair for Overseas Students

2011 Career Fair for Overseas Students will be held for international students who are seeking  employment in Korea on Oct. 6 – 7 at Coex in Gangnam. More than 40 Korean companines will take part in the event, including Samsung Engineering, Hyosung, Daewoong, SK C&C, POSCO E&C, Hanwha Finance Network, Lotte, Daelim, and LS Industrial Systems.

 

               -When: October 6th(Thu) ~ 7th(Fri) 10:00 ~ 17:00 

               -Where: COEX conference hall E (3F), Sangsung sta. line 2

               -Hosts: Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, National  Institute for International Education, and Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA)
 

 

Main programs: Job Interview, Promotion, Seminars for job seekers, etc. 

※ Job Consulting Seminars (Free) 
1) October 6th, 2011 (13:30~16:30) : How to write CV and letter of introduction
2) October 7th, 2011 (13:30~16:30) : Job interview skills
3) October 6th and 7th, 2011 (10:00~16:30) : Image consulting for job interview (1:1) 

 If you want to join, register at the website http://jobfair.contactkorea.go.kr/index.do 

※Please bring about 10 copies of your CV or resume with a photo attached. (download the form on the website)
※Pre-registered visitors will receive a free gift. 
(will be distributed on a first come first served basis as the total number of free gifts is limited to 1,000)

For more info, visit http://jobfair.contactkorea.go.kr