Dancers whooped as they took positions for a traditional reel, and the band began to play. It was a typical “ceilidh,” or traditional Scottish dance party, complete with authentic food, drink, music and poetry from the United Kingdom’s northernmost country. Traditional that is, except for the location. This celebration of Scotland’s national poet ― Robert Burns ― was held in Korea. The pocket of C

Seoul Writers WorkshopThis is a series introducing associations and clubs for expats. This week, Expat Living spoke to Chris Sanders of Seoul Writers Workshop -- Ed.Name of Club: Seoul Writers WorkshopLocation(s): We meet every other Sunday at Hello Beans Cafe in Itaewon. We also host events around the city as well as in Incheon, Suwon, and elsewhere. Number of members: It’s always difficult to sa

From humble beginnings, franchise grows to 47 schools in just 18 monthsThe huge English-language education industry in Korea has inspired many expats to dream of opening their very own “hagwon,” or private institute.But for Jason and Yeonghwa Fowler, owning one hagwon wasn’t enough. Almost 10 years after opening the Gwangju You and I Language School in 2000, they decided to take a step many though

• Name of Club: Seoul Players• Location(s): Itaewon, Seoul• Number of members: 10 board members, plus an ever-expanding number of actors, musicians, artists, designers, writers, technicians and volunteers.• Started: 2001Who is it for? Anyone, foreign or Korean, with a passion for English theater.What goes on? Professional quality performances and productions of English plays, ranging from crowd-pl

 For expat rock climbers, the unique beauty of Korean mountain ranges has a way of stealing their hearts.“The places I often go to have become very special to me. These are beautiful places packed with awesome memories,” said Les Timmerman, an expat who has been climbing here for over 4 years.However, as everlasting as the rock may seem, a lack of care or sense of responsibility can quickly ruin t

This is a series introducing associations and clubs for expats. This week, Expat Living spoke to Kim Hye-jin of Seoul International Women’s Association ― Ed.● Name of Club: Seoul International Women’s Association● Location(s): Itaewon, Seoul● Number of members: More than 500 members from over 50 different countries● Started: In 1956, when 47 expatriate women formed the Sojourners’ club. In 1961, t

U.S. couple open gallery, promote artistic collaborationHaebangcheon and Gyeongnidan have been experiencing a renaissance lately as imaginative cafes, bars and restaurants have sprung up and creative events such as the DRIPAN Community Art Walk have attracted enthusiastic crowds.One couple from the United States, Jessica and Adam Lofbomm, added to the area’s color with the opening of Laughing Tree