The Korea Herald

It’s time to give from experience

Jul 13, 2011

World Vision Korea chief uses impoverished past to help others’ futureFew people know better than Park Jong-sam how tough it can be to grow up with nothing. The head of World Vision Korea, who also goes by Dr. Sam Park, has battled poverty, malnutrition and disease.Having fled North Korea to find refuge working for U.S. forces during the Korean War as a teenager, Park found himself penniless and a
Koreans to show solidarity for Malaysian campaign

Jul 7, 2011

People in Korea show solidarity for Malaysian campaignBy Kirsty TaylorPro-democracy campaigners in Korea are to push for free and fair Malaysian elections this weekend.A show of solidarity for people in Kuala Lumpur is to be held in Seoul on Saturday, as part of the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih) campaign calling for an end to dirty politics in the country. Amnesty International h
Celebration of nonviolent communication

Jul 6, 2011

The Korea Center for Nonviolent Communication is holding a celebration this Friday at 6 p.m. in honor of the growth they’ve experienced in the past six years since opening. “The center is a regional nonprofit organization that supports the learning and sharing of nonviolent communication, promoting quality human connections where compassionate giving and receiving is inspired,” said Anne Walton, a
Meetup to talk about volunteering

Jul 6, 2011

A cultural exchange event has been organized to give people of different nationalities a chance to plan volunteer activities together.ICI-Volunteers are a group of volunteers from all around the world who meet to both learn about Korea as well as helping others. The members of the International Exchange and Cultural Promotion Institute meet every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the ICI office in Byeolhadan
Gangnam collection drive for Goodwill Store

Jul 6, 2011

An international center in Seoul is now collecting goods for a new Goodwill Store. The Yeoksam Global Village Center is now taking donations of used clothing or household items to help the not-for-profit organization. Any items dropped at the collection bin at the center, located near Gangnam Subway Station’s Exit 1, will be sold in the Goodwill Store to help the unemployed.The Goodwill Store prov
Medical professionals sought to help expats

Jul 6, 2011

The Medical Referral Service is looking for English-speaking medical professionals to help with their health information service for foreigners.English speaking assistants provide information and recommendations on medical facilities and services on the 24-hour phone line. The MRS team strives to provide quality medical information by regularly visiting medical facilities that offer medical servic
Rights and globalization lecture in Seoul

Jul 6, 2011

A British expert is to give a talk in Korea on human rights.Dr. Darren O’Byrne is to give the lecture on “Human Rights in the Age of Globalization” at the British Council in Seoul on Monday. The principal lecturer in Sociology and Human Rights at Roehampton University, London, O’Byrne has authored core texts on human rights from a social science perspective. He often speaks on human rights issues
Fashion-forward help for African kids

Jul 6, 2011

Models show off designs to raise cash for African children at the National Assembly on Tuesday. (IDP)A fashion show was held Tuesday at the National Assembly to help children in Africa. The event organized with Development Partnership International was to give money raised to charity UNICEF. Korean designer Chang Kwang-ho made around 20 new outfits especially for the charity show. He said he hoped
Animal rights charities welcome crackdown on cruelty

Jul 6, 2011

Animal rights charities have welcomed a legal crackdown on animal cruelty, but say the revised laws must go further to end the practice. People harming animals in Korea may face up to one year in jail or a maximum fine of 10 million won ($9,400) from next year. Currently, the heaviest penalty is a fine of 5 million won.The Korean Animal Welfare Association welcomed a string of revisions to the ani
Koreans to show solidarity for Malaysian campaign

Jul 6, 2011

Berish Campaign Logo. (Berish 2.0)Pro-democracy campaigners in Korea are to push for free and fair Malaysian elections this weekend.A show of solidarity for people in Kuala Lumpur is to be held in Seoul on Saturday, as part of the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Berish) campaign calling for an end to dirty politics in the country. Amnesty International has published a press release on the
Charity chief calls for restart of N.K. talks

Jul 6, 2011

Red Cross president says incentives for North could facilitate family reunion dialogueThe Korean Red Cross is calling for an immediate restart to talks with its North Korean branch on reuniting more families torn apart by the countries’ divide. President of the Korean Red Cross Yoo Chong-ha emphasized that contact with the humanitarian agency’s counterpart in the North was “a matter of great urgen
Musicians sought for volunteer positions

Jun 29, 2011

Musically-minded volunteers are being sought to help teach orphans how to play a variety of instruments.The Camarata Music Company Outreach Volunteers is looking for more participants to help in its program to teach orphanage children how to play music, and about music in general. Helpers do not need to be an expert in an instrument, just able to play it and commit to teaching once or twice a week
Volleyball fund-raiser to help Seoul’s homeless

Jun 29, 2011

A volleyball day along the Han River is to raise cash for homeless people in Seoul. Games will be played on Sunday, July 10 from 3-7 p.m. costing 15,000 won per player to enter. The event will be held on the river about a 10 minutes’ walk from Sincheon Station, near Jamsil.The event, organized by PLUR, is to generate funds to buy rice and other essentials for the soup kitchen supported by the grou
Volunteers wanted for international youth festival

Jun 29, 2011

Voluntary participants are being sought for Korea’s only International Youth Festival. The 11th Yeosu International Youth Festival is to be held from July 25-31. The five day cultural exchange will see 350 youths from here and abroad join under the theme of “Youths Moving Islands Towards the Future.” Participants must be aged between 15 and 24. The event is being organized by the Seoul Youth Facto
Volunteers join to clean Korea’s coastline

Jun 29, 2011

A beach cleanup saw native English teachers and Korean volunteers join together to help preserve the Busan coastline on Saturday. Four members of the Association for Teachers of English in Korea joined more than twenty Korean members of the Rainbow Volunteers to clean the rocky Igidae beach. ATEK plans to help with beach cleanups every second and fourth Saturday of the month for the entire summer,