LIFE&STYLE
Nov 26, 2019
[ASEAN-Korea summit] Multiculturalism binds Korea, ASEAN region
Busan -- As the ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit got underway in Busan, a conference on multicultural families in South Korea was held Tuesday. The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family and the Korean Institute for Healthy Family co-hosted the 2019 Multicultural Families Network Conference at the Busan Tourism Organization Arpina on Tuesday.More than 100 people attended the event to share their opinions on Korea’s multiculturalism policies, including multicultural families and experts.&ldqu
Korean speech contest in Yongsan-gu
A Korean-language speech contest will take place on Nov. 24 at the Multicultural Family Support Center in Yongsan-gu, central Seoul.This is the fourth year the contest will be held. Twelve expatriates who pass a preliminary round of evaluation will be invited to speak at the final competition.Participants are to write their own speeches on topics concerning why they love Korea and what about Korea draws them to like it. The occasion will serve as a chance to think about how policies in Korea for
Nov 12, 2018
[Weekender] The Chuseok experience: It all depends on the family
Foreign spouses share their experiences on spending Chuseok with their in-laws
Sept 20, 2018
Multicultural lab makes MUSIC with 5G tech
The back of the door in Sungkyunkwan University professor Navrati Saxena’s office is covered in photographs. The pictures are of current and former students, who come from across Asia and sometimes farther afield to study with her, but to Saxena it is something of a family tree.While some now work in industry, others have set up their own labs, and now have their own students.“I always say my Ph.D. students are like my children, and then their students are like my grandchildren, so we are academ
Aug 8, 2018
Bonding through cuisine: Disabled students learn culinary skills
On a humid July afternoon, a dozen foreign residents descended on the Yongsan Center for the Disabled to help local disabled students in their monthly cooking class.The volunteers came from all walks of life. Some took time off from their full-time work. There were also teenagers from a local international school and stay-at-home parents.“It is a good way to know Korea,” said Cielo, a full-time worker currently on summer break. This was her first visit to the center. “I have only been here (in S
Volunteer group confronts English divide
As expenditure on private education continues to soar, a volunteer group is determined to narrow the English divide.Every second and fourth Saturday of the month, Bruce Lee leads a small group of native English speakers to an outer neighborhood in Seoul to offer a free English class for underprivileged children.The nonprofit group, called Beyond the English Divide, is the brain child of Lee. Since its first volunteering session in October 2017, the group’s services have experienced strong growth
Yemeni asylum seekers get mixed welcome
Refugee applicants band together with expats, locals band together to help fill gaps in providing food and shelter
Jun 13, 2018
Pen in Ten play festival promises quick fire surprises in Gwangju
If timing is all important in stage drama, there will be no margin for error in the Gwangju Performance Project’s next production.
Jun 12, 2018
Zen master invites expats for casual conversation
One of Korea’s best-known monks will hold a special talk and question and answer session with expats on Friday,Ven. Pomnyun, will hold a special talk in English with members of the foreign community who want to engage with him and each other on the experiences and challenges they face in Korea, including the uncertainty and fear about what’s happening with North Korea. As part of his activities, Pomnyun is a popular YouTuber and also a best-selling author.He has also been involved in humanitaria
Job interview skills workshop offered for foreign students
The Itaewon Global Village Center will host a free workshop Friday on Korean job interviews and business etiquette, to help students find jobs and gain a better understanding of the local work culture.The workshop, led by Mee Seong Kim, a business etiquette and image specialist who is also a guest lecturer at Inha Technical College and Career Path Inc.The lecture will be in English, but participants will need basic Korean speaking skills.The session will cover job interview tips and common inter
Seoul Global Center offers funds for expat events
Seoul Global Center is inviting applications for funding for foreign community events to take place this year.The program is a continuation of one run earlier this year to encourage community building by foreign residents. The events should be scheduled for the period running from July to November.Applications are open until June 24.Communities already receiving support from Seoul Metropolitan Government are not eligible for the funds.Enquiries should be sent to Hyoeun Cho at hyoeun0211@hanmail.
One-off Buddhist talk for English-speaking expat community
Ven. Pomnyun, a celebrated Buddhist monk here, will hold a special talk with the English-speaking expat community in Korea on June 15 for two hours from 7-9 p.m. at the Jogyesa Temple in Jongno-gu, Seoul.The occasion is prepared for the growing population of foreign residents in Korea to join in the conversation regarding the recent developments related to South and North Korean relations. A simultaneous interpreter will help run the program.According to Jungto Society, a humanitarian group led
Jun 7, 2018
Artist’s visit helps pupils dive into drawing
It’s 20 minutes into the class and children’s illustrator Korky Paul is waving his shin in the air. He pulls back a trouser leg to reveal a shock of yellow and red as he exhorts his elementary school audience to come up with drawing ideas.The class is one of a series of workshops last week at Dulwich College Seoul. School visits are something he tries to fit in twice a month over most of the academic year.“You just see what the kids enjoy doing, what they enjoy reading, and what makes them laugh
May 29, 2018
Busan scavenger hunt to raise money for KUMFA
Two Busan pubs are holding a scavenger hunt Saturday in aid of a charity for single parent families.The event pitches teams against one another to complete photo and video tasks across the city. Teams must have five people, and fancy dress costumes are mandatory. There will be a prize for the team with the best costumes.Half of the 25,000 won team entry fee is going to the Korea Unwed Mothers and Families Association.The hunt begins at Wolfhound in Haeundae at 1 p.m. The hunt finishes at HQ Gwan
SCI offers improv course to help you think on your feet
Local stage troupe Seoul City Improv is offering an introductory course on improvisational comedy.The course will take place over four Saturdays in June and July, and cover improv fundamentals to help people develop greater confidence, teamwork and creativity. “Seoul City Improv decided to offer the Improv 101 course because we wanted to get people excited about improv by introducing them to basic improv tools in a fun and supportive environment,” said Kevin Kowalk, the director of the SCI, who