Inviting Foreign Volunteers for ‘Seoul Quality of Life Monitor’

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

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.

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!

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

Help the community by volunteering with us!

The Seoul Global Center has been encouraging expatriates living in Seoul to participate in various volunteer activities within the community, and we are inviting foreign volunteers to a meaningful volunteer program this time around.

The volunteers will visit the Seoul Dongbu Senior Care Center which is located in Hongik-dong, Seongdong-gu. The program involves with the cleaning of the facilities as well as the help with the care for the seniors, by providing food services and keeping them company. A Mongolian traditional music performance team will join hands together in this meaningful event. This will be a great opportunity to interact with others who share your passion and lend a helping hand in our community.

If you are interested in this volunteer activity, please send us an email at jinju075@sba.seoul.kr with your name, nationality, and contact number. For more information or questions, call (02)2075-4109.

●Date & Time: October 28^th (Fri) 2011, 14:00 – 18:00

●Place: Seoul Dongbu Senior Care Center in Hongik-dong, Seongdong-gu

●Seat availability: up to 20 international residents

2011 Seoul Town Meeting

Survey on Discussion Topics

The Seoul Global Center has been hosting annual Seoul Town Meetings to provide a great opportunity for international residents in Seoul to voice their opinions and make suggestions for improving of the city.  For this year’s Seoul Town Meeting, which is scheduled to be held in December, around 100 expats will be invited with the new Mayor and city officials in attendance.

If you’d like to make some suggestions about city policies, please click HERE and complete the brief survey form. The survey will be available until October 25th (Tuesday). For more information, please visit out Website http://global.seoul.go.kr Your answers will help us design more effective programs.  

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