Expat blog ZenKimchi is running a food photography competition.As the first of what it hopes will be a series of contests, the site invites readers to upload their best photos of Korean cuisine by Jan. 31 to its Flikr page.A maximum of five photos a week can be uploaded.The prize is a t-shirt from the blog’s merchandise range.Anyone except ZenKimchi staff and their families can enter. To see the s

This is a series introducing associations and clubs for expats. This week, Expat Living spoke to Jennifer McIntosh, incoming president of BASS ― Ed.Who is it for? British passport-holders can become full members. We encourage those with a strong British interest or connection to join as associate members. What goes on? BASS is a voluntary organization which brings together different talents to rai

Around midterm week in the fall semester at Chinju National University of Education an inspiration turned into reality.Over a bowl of bibimbap with my colleague, Kerri Strothard, I brought up the idea of having a fundraiser for the holiday season. Both of us were the newest members to the CUE English Department and knew very little about Jinju or the locals. I had built my roots in Korea from Gwan

Private educational facilities for 3- to 5-year-olds that teach English as part of their main curricula could be shut down by the government as early as this year. Any name implying English education at preschools will also be banned, the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology said Saturday, announcing its submission of a pertinent bill to the National Assembly. If passed, the law is expect

O’ngo teaches classic Korean cuisineO’ngo Culinary School is offering cooking classes for Korean cuisine on Saturdays in January and February. Classes cover Korean classics such as “Bibimbap,” “Japchae,” and “Sundubu.” This Saturday’s class covers “dakdoritang” -- a spicy chicken and potato soup. The classes will be in English and take place at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Classes cost 55,000 per session, o

Free Korean classes, sign up nowThe Yongsan District Office will be offering Korean language classes, with signup underway for an absolute beginner class that will begin on Feb. 8 and run for 10 weeks. Students will also be able to continue to higher levels after that.To register students must bring their alien registration cards or passports to the Family Support Department on the 5th floor on th

Volunteer at St. Mary’s Hospital Volunteers with Yeoksam Global Village Center are planning a visit to sick children in southern Seoul on Jan. 15.The volunteer group will visit St. Mary’s Hospital in Gangnam from 10 a.m. to noon to help with hospital facilities and spend time with young patients. Those who have an interest in music, magic, arts or other hobbies to share with children are particula