The Korea Herald

Seoul City recruiting companies for Global Startup Center

Mar 22, 2018

Seoul Metropolitan Government is searching for promising foreign-run startups to move into its Global Startup Center in Yongsan. 　　Separate from Seoul Global Center, which runs a similar program, the center has been in operation since 2016 and has supported the establishment of 77 expat startups. 　The center is looking to recruit 20 new companies. Those chosen will be offered office space at the center for one year, which can be extended by three years dependent on annual review. 　Successful app
Gwangju center runs cultural programs for students

Mar 22, 2018

Gwangju International Center is offering cultural tours for students this spring to help them get to know the city.The Gwangju International Students’ Family Invitation Program that starts on June 28 is a four-night tour for foreign students who may also bring along up to two family members. There are four days of activities, including an introduction to the May 18 pro-democracy uprisings that happened in Gwangju in 1980 and a visit to related sites on the second day, visits to Suncheon Nagan Fo
St. Patrick’s Day Festival’s ‘Irish welcome’ to all Seoulites

Mar 14, 2018

The Irish Association of Korea extends a warm invitation to all Koreans and expats in Seoul to wear green and immerse themselves in everything Irish at a free St. Patrick’s Day Festival on Saturday.The family friendly open-air festival, themed “An Irish welcome” or “Failte” in the Gaelic language, will feature live music and dance performances in a marriage of traditional and modern Irish culture.This includes appearances by Irish rockers Sweet Murphy’s Fancy and The Strumpunks, traditional Iris
Korean-American couple brings own brand of craft soju

Mar 8, 2018

Think of the quintessential Korean get-together and you’ll no doubt be reminded of the infamous green bottle. 　Its contents are the fiery mother of many hangovers and drunken conversations spilling into the early morning. Often paired with sizzling meat in boisterous company, there is no shortage of “Korean firewater.” And at less than 2,000 won ($1.90) at your typical convenience store, it’s no wonder so many drinkers reach for the mass-market spirit. But a Korean-American couple from Los Angel
Kotesol seeks submissions for international conference

Mar 8, 2018

Korea Tesol is seeking submissions from English education professionals for its international conference in Seoul this autumn.The Kotesol International Conference, scheduled to take place from Oct. 13-14 at Sookmyung Women’s University, typically attracts around 1,000 people, providing an opportunity for English educators to present their research, share ideas and network with other professionals.This year’s conference will focus on techniques, research and ideas used to help English language le
Permanent residents in Korea required to renew ID card every 10 years

Mar 1, 2018

Revised immigration law includes fast-track travel ban on foreigners suspected of serious crimes
Future Shorts film night returns to Seoul for winter program

Feb 14, 2018

Future Shorts is returning to Seoul for its winter program on Saturday with a new selection of short films.The festival is a one-night event showing short films of varying length.The films on Saturday’s 98-minute program vary in length up to 30 minutes, and include dramas, documentaries and a music video.UK documentary “The Watchmaker,” by Cecile Embleton offers a portrait of an Iranian watchmaker and his musings on craft and time, while Dutch experimental documentary “Green Screen Gringo” shows
Music lovers to collaborate for good cause in Gwangju choir

Feb 14, 2018

In a collaboration between passionate international and local residents, the Gwangju International Center is forming a citizen choir to transcend cultural and language barriers. 　This is the first time the GIC will call upon people without a background in music to participate in its annual May concert, which raises funds to support minority groups in Gwangju and for international causes. 　“This edition is open to both local and international residents who love music and are willing to (create an
Expats to get a taste of home this Lunar New Year

Feb 12, 2018

Organizations in Seoul and Gwangju are inviting expats to experience Seollal this week.The Yeoksam Global Village Center is holding a Lunar New Year event for foreign residents in Seoul’s National Folk Museum of Korea from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday. The attendees will learn the history and customs of Seollal, and celebrate with other participants by cooking up a traditional Seollal meal that includes rich cake soup (tteokguk) and mung bean pancakes (bindae tteok). Guests learn traditional c
Expat film fest to return after year hiatus

Jan 18, 2018

The Korea International Expat Film Festival is inviting entries for its run in September, returning after a year away. The organizers have tried to keep the cost of entry down this year, choosing to seek sponsorship to reduce the festival’s reliance on fees. Now filmmakers have two options, either entering at the usual price, with the complete level of feedback offered before, or at a lower price without a detailed review. The feedback was set up as a selling point of KIXFF, inspired by founder
Camarata seeks Faure singers

Jan 18, 2018

Camarata Music Company is inviting singers to join its chorale for a concert to perform Faure’s Requiem and Ramirez’ “Misa Criolla.” Faure’s Requiem will be performed with orchestra and harp. “Rather than the ‘scary death music’ that is usually associated with requiem masses, this is more about hope, love, and beauty, the way Faure intended it,” CMC said in a release.“Misa Criolla” is upbeat, with a traditional Latin rhythm, and will be performed with Latin-American guitars and percussion.The fi
Gangnam expat center offers legal counselling

Jan 18, 2018

Yeoksam Global Village Center will hold free monthly legal consultations for foreign residents of Korea.The consultations run from 10 a.m. to noon on the last Tuesday of each month. There is no charge.To sign up for a consultation, email annykor@gangnam.go.kr to register or visit the center in person, with your name, phone number and a brief outline of the question you would like to discuss.The consultations cover labor law such as wage appeals and illegal dismissals, immigration law, immigratio
Gwangju center offers student internships

Jan 18, 2018

Gwangju International Center is taking applications for its spring internship program for international students.Interns will be required to support GIC programs such as international exchanges, youth services and tourism research, from March 19 to July 27.Successful applicants will be given medical insurance, training, meals and a monthly stipend of 650,000 won ($610).The program is open to postgraduates and final-year undergraduates with TOPIK level 3 and native or near native English or Chine
Talk to lift lid on early sound recordings

Jan 18, 2018

The Royal Asiatic Society Korea Branch will host a talk next week on early audio recordings made in Korea.The recordings, made during three expeditions in the 1900s by England’s Gramophone & Typewriter and released in 1906, provide a rich source of premodern music in Korea, according to the speaker, Suk Ji-hoon.He adds that G&T used “intermediaries” in the area, who sought out performers willing to make recordings, but also acted as sales agents for the recording companies. The lecture will incl
Volunteer group Hope seeks revival

Jan 17, 2018

Ten years ago, expat volunteering organization Hope was set up to pair up English teachers willing to volunteer their time with orphanages and children’s centers that could benefit from their skills.At its height, Hope -- the name stands for Helping Others Prosper through English -- ran about 40 classes in Seoul and mostly nearby areas, and also ran clothing drives and other volunteering activities, receiving a citation from the Ministry of Education.But activities have slowed over the last two