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Itaewon Global Village Center will hold “Hanok commentary Tour and Korean Traditional Tea Time”

▶Date/Time: April 9, 2025(Fri) from 2~4pm.
▶Venue: Near Anguk Station(Line 3)
▶ Language of instruction: English
▶ Fee: Free of charge
▶ Registration: https://bit.ly/hanoktour_april

Surrounded by Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, and Jongmyo Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional houses, called hanok, that date back to the Joseon dynasty. The name Bukchon, which literally translates to "northern village," came about as the neighborhood lies north of two significant Seoul landmarks, Cheonggyecheon Stream, and Jongno. Today, many of these hanoks operate as cultural centers, guesthouses, restaurants, and tea houses, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience, learn, and immerse themselves in traditional Korean culture.

During this tour, we will be learning about Bukchon Hanok Village by listening to commentary on the history, structure, and living culture of the Hanok

The event is free of charge but registration is a must.

※ Minors cannot register for this tour. (Only Adults)

Itaewon Global Village Center is looking for volunteers to help out at Yongsan Senior Welfare Center. They need volunteers to help at their in-house kitchen on April 11th and 25th (both Fridays) from 10:30AM to 1:00PM

Yongsan Senior Welfare Center is located in Hannam-dong, and they cater to Korean elderly where the elderly can congregate, participate in various activities, and unwind. The center is also home to a cafeteria where elderly folks have their lunch. They feed about 300-400 Korean grandmas & grandpas. They require assistance with food distribution, kitchen cleanup, and helping elderly people with mobility issues. Your assistance is needed because they lack the manpower to help out at the cafeteria.

If you want to be one of the volunteers, register by filling out the form (or scan the QR code on the poster): https://forms.gle/R97S2zpvwPUXRtvt9

⇒ Volunteer Certificates can be issued if needed. If you have a 1365 ID, please include that and your DOB when you register.

⇒ Please be advised that Itaewon GVC does NOT provide any kind of visa sponsorship, an official invitation for immigration purposes, accommodation, or compensation for these volunteer activities.

Did you know that Seoul has another hanok village—and it's not Bukchon? Eunpyeong-gu, one of the districts of Seoul, is home to a hanok village with newer and modern hanoks. Located in Jingwan-dong, Eunpyeong Hanok Village offers a quaint and serene landscape, with Bukhansan Mountain serving as a stunning backdrop to the modern, neatly built hanoks.

On Wednesday, April 16th, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., the Itaewon Global Village Center will take a trip to Eunpyeong Hanok Village. To help us unwind from our daily routines, we’ll enjoy a short tour of the village and take some photos. After the tour, we’ll visit the Eunpyeong Hanok Museum, where we’ll color a drawing of Eunpyeong Hanok Village using watercolor paints.

Please note that there will be no instructor for the watercolor activity. It’s a DIY kit, allowing us to sit and paint at our own pace while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Bukhansan Mountain and the hanok village. (Note: location of the painting class is subject to change depending on the weather.)

The participation fee for this class is 5,000 won for the DIY watercolor painting kit. Advanced payment for the class is REQUIRED. I will email you all the details (including payment details) once you have completed the registration.

Language of Instruction: Korean with English Interpretation

Register by filling out the form: https://forms.gle/Ya8WkRSkBygcZFuL8

Itaewon Global Village Center will help at the Seodaemun Seniors’ English Club on April 17, 2025 (Thurs) from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. We are looking for volunteers that can join us that day.

Seniors attending Seodaemun Senior Welfare Center and are members of the Seodaemun Seniors’ English Club have requested Itaewon GVC to gather volunteers who can help them improve their English speaking skills and boost their confidence when speaking the English language. Hence, they are looking for 12-15 English-speaking volunteers.

By volunteering, you can help them practice their English speaking skills. You don’t need to be a native English speaker to join. (BUT OF COURSE, THE ABILITY TO CONVERSE IN ENGLISH FLUENTLY IS REQUIRED.) Don’t worry if you cannot speak Korean. However, this activity is only open for foreign volunteers aged 18 years old and above.

If you want to be one of the volunteers, please fill out the form: https://bit.ly/seodaemun_april2025
(or you can scan the QR code on the poster).

⇒ Volunteer Certificates can be issued if needed. If you have a 1365 ID, please include that and your DOB when you register.
⇒ Please be advised that Itaewon GVC does NOT provide any kind of visa sponsorship, an official invitation for immigration purposes, accommodation, or compensation for these volunteer activities.

▶Date/Time: April 18, 2025 (Friday) 2pm~4pm
▶Venue: Korean Herbal Medicine Center (near Jaegidong station) 서울한방진흥원 (제기동역 인근)
▶Language: Korean (with English translation)
▶Capacity: 20 people
▶Fee: 10,000 KRW

▶ Contents:
-Foot-bath outdoors with Herbal tea
-Korean Herbal Medicine Museum Tour
-Massage (using a massage mat and a massage MACHINE for hands & feet for each participant)
야외 족욕 및 한방차 시음, 한의약박물관 관람, 보제원 마사지체험 (안마매트와 기계손마사지/다리마사지)

Pre-registration is required.

▶Registration:
https://forms.gle/Afkz2TQYYFio4S4z8
-Shorten URL: https://bit.ly/healingp

Inquiries 문의 : Grace (yjheo1@yongsan.go.kr /
02-2199-8884)

“Are you new to Seoul?”
“Are you curious about what to see and do in the city?”
“Do you know about all the support services available for foreigners?”

On Friday, April 18th, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, we will be having a Living in Seoul Orientation Session at the Itaewon Global Village Center. At this session, you will be able to learn about all the services and cultural opportunities that are out there for foreigners living in this city.

There will be an informative presentation. a Q&A session, and finally refreshments and a chance to mingle with the other guests at the end. All those who attend will also receive a package of brochures, maps, and guides that will help make your life in Seoul a lot easier and more enjoyable.

It is free of charge and anyone is welcome to attend. We just ask that you get in touch with us so we know how many people to expect.

To register, simply fill out the form through the link: https://forms.gle/GSHGESEQworz3s7z6 or by scanning the QR code on the poster.

For inquiries, please email Katherine at kapcorteza@yongsan.go.kr

Itaewon Global Village Center and Yongsan Senior Welfare Center will hold a special cultural exchange event, “Global Culture Trip: Korean Traditional Games”. Korean Grandmas and grandpas will teach you how to play traditional Korean games.

· Date/Time: April 22nd (Tue), from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
· Venue: Hangang Park (near Hannam station)
· Language of instruction: Korean
· Fee: Free of charge
· Registration: https://bit.ly/koreantraditionalgames
· Contents: Playing Korean Traditional Games with Grandmas and grandpas
■ 연날리기 → Kite flying
■ 딱지치기 → Slap-match (or Korean card-flipping game)
■ 윷놀이 → Yutnori (traditional Korean board game)
■ 투호놀이 → Tuho (arrow-throwing game)
■ 제기차기 → Jegichagi (Korean shuttlecock kicking game)

This class will be held at Hangang Park near Hannam station. The event is free of charge but registration is a must. Please note that since we will be interacting with Korean grandmas and grandpas, foreigners who can speak Korean are a priority.

This class is sponsored by Yongsan Senior Welfare Center so it is free of charge. All equipment, etc. will be prepared by YSWC.

Once you register, specific details will be sent to you. To register, email us your name, nationality, phone number and please specify your Korean language ability (beginner, intermediate, advance, etc.)

Itaewon Global Village Center is looking for volunteers to help out at 따스한채움터 Homeless People Support Center. The volunteer days will be on April 22nd (Tues) from 10:30am to 12:30pm.

따스한체움터 (Dasseuhan) offers free lunch and dinner to about 300-400 homeless people. They are managed by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and Red Cross Korea. For this volunteer activity, volunteers will be divided into three groups:

1. Food distribution team - since this requires knowledge on Korean food culture and some Korean speaking, those who have done food distribution and those who speak Korean will be prioritized. 4 volunteers will be assigned to this team.
2. Serving team - 4 volunteers will be in charge of getting the food tray from the front line and serving them to the tables where the homeless people are seated.
3. Dishwashing team - food trays will be washed and volunteers will need to wipe the food trays (Korean language ability is not needed)

To register, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/1rKQ3qFzo8X4KnJ98 (or you can scan the qr code on the poster).

**Please note that volunteers who can speak Korean language will be prioritized. But this activity is only open to FOREIGN volunteers aged 18 and above.

⇒ Volunteer Certificates can be issued if needed. If you have a 1365 ID, please include that and your DOB when you register.
⇒ Please be advised that Itaewon GVC does NOT provide any kind of visa sponsorship, an official invitation for immigration purposes, accommodation, or compensation for these volunteer activities.

▶ Date/Time: April 23,2025 at 1:30-4:30pm
*Pre-reservation is a must. We will inform you what time you should arrive at the hospital.

▶ Venue: Seoul Red Cross Hope Medical Center
서울적십자병원희망진료센터
(near Seodaemun subway station 서대문역 인근)
▶ Language: Korean (with English translation)
▶ Targets: Foreigners (including refugees residing in the country for more than 90 days, foreign workers, multicultural families, and undocumented foreigners)

***EXCLUDED visa types: A-1, A-2, A-3, D-7, D-8, D-9, E-1, E-2, E-3, F-4, F-5, Naturalized Koreans(귀화자)
*No insurance is required as this support program targets foreign individuals in medically vulnerable groups who are unable to receive necessary vaccinations due to financial constraints and lack of information.
*Vaccination is NOT recommended during pregnancy.

▶ Contents: Free Vaccination for Cervical cancer and DTaP/Tdap
-Targeting age: (The cervical cancer vaccination: 15~45), (DTaP: 0~6 / Tdap: 11~12 or adults)
*It depends on the age group. Those who have received DTaP or Tdap vaccination in recent 10 years may not be the targets.
*Both vaccinations are administered in multiple doses, so it may take approximately 6 months to complete all doses.
▶ All procedures are free of charge
▶ Registration: https://forms.gle/vnb4xRt5B8fcVv7f9
-Shorten URL: https://bit.ly/vaccination_igvc

Inquiries: Grace (yjheo1@yongsan.go.kr / 02-2199-8884)

▶Date: <Day#1> April 24th (Thursday)
<Day#2> April 30th (Wednesday)
▶Time: from 10:30AM ~11:30AM
*** specific schedule will be designated to each person through email
▶Venue: Health Center B1 Yongsan-gu Office
-Address in English: 150, Noksapyeong-daero, Yongsan-gu
-Address in Korean: 서울특별시 용산구 녹사평대로 150
▶Check-up: Checking blood pressure, blood sugar, in-body check, LDL/HDL, height, weight and waist measurement, etc. (*This check-up doesn’t count as a national regular health check-up)
▶ Capacity: 12 people each day (Adults only, 6 people for each 30 minutes)

FULL NAME, NATIONALITY, DATE OF BIRTH and Contact number is required to register.

Detailed information to direct the preparation will be informed later though email (fasting before the check-up is required) after registering. Please note that this is not a regular health check-up.

*Language: Korean (with English interpretation)

▶Registration: https://forms.gle/P9VnbmoMHNjmTA7o9
Shorten URL: https://bit.ly/metasyncheck

Inquiries 문의 : Grace (yjheo1@yongsan.go.kr / 02-2199-8884)

Itaewon Global Village Center, together with Yongsan History Museum, will be hosting "YOHIM Factory: Yongsan History Museum Tour and Mini Stained Glass Art Class on April 24, 2025 (Thurs) from 10:00AM to 12:00PM at Yongsan History Museum.

We will be touring around Yongsan History Museum to learn the history of the Railroad Hospital and then we will also be learning about Yongsan's History and Culture. After the tour, all participants will have the chance to make their own stained glass art (the picture on the poster is only a SAMPLE and the art that we will do might be different).

Since this class is sponsored by Yongsan History Museum, this class is FREE OF CHARGE. Only 16 participants can join this class so GROUP REGISTRATION is NOT ALLOWED. If your friend/family wants to join, they will have to register separately. Also, this class is only open for FOREIGN ADULTS (18 years and above). Lastly, those who have joined last year will NOT be prioritized.

In line with this, please note that as a part of the museum's (as well as Itaewon GVC's) promotional activity, your pictures and videos may be used and posted in their social medial platforms. If this is something you are not comfortable with, please DO NOT register for this class.

Language of Instruction: ENGLISH only

To register, please fill out the form: https://forms.gle/nWfjR1RRzCghkU3d9

▶Date/Time: April 25, 2025 (Fri) 15:00~16:30
▶Venue: near Hongik University Station (홍대입구역 인근)
▶Language: Korean (with English translation)
▶Capacity: 16 people
▶Fee: 30,000 KRW
▶ Contents: 30ml of perfume making
Among 30 kinds of various scents, the participants will be designing their own fragrance selecting and mixing the scents.

#1. Find your preference
#2. Sampling test
#3. Making perfume

*Pre-registration is required.
▶Registration:
https://forms.gle/LonCqiQ9ZdbxaS2D8
Or scan the QR code on the poster

Inquiries 문의 : Grace (yjheo1@yongsan.go.kr / 02-2199-8884)