Monthly Activities
(May 2024)

Korean Food Promotion and Itaewon Global Village Center will hold a “Duck Bulgogi Cooking Class” on Thursday, May 2nd from 3:00-5:00 pm.

"Duck Bulgogi" or 오리불고기 in Korean is a stir-fried duck meat in bulgogi sauce. Bulgogi is one of Korea's traditional dishes where meat is marinated in either soy sauce-based sauce or gochujang (red pepper paste) -based sauce. For this class, we will be learning both marinades and how to stir-fry the duck meat correctly.

**FOOD ALLERGY WARNING: The basic ingredients that will be used in this class are as follows:
duck meat, Korean chives, mushroom, onions, carrots, soy sauce, sugar, green onions, garlic, sesame oil, ginger, pepper, sesame seeds, gochujang, gochukaru (red pepper powder)

An instructor will demonstrate the step-by-step process of how to make the sauces, cook the duck meat, and so on. After the demonstration, all participants will have the chance to make their duck bulgogi. You don’t need to bring anything, everything, including a to-go box, apron, etc. will be prepared by the institution.

This class will be held near Anguk Station (Line 3). You will need to pay 11,000won of participation fee in advance. Once you register, specific details, including basic ingredients, etc. will be sent to you. To register, email us your name, nationality, and phone number.

Email: kapcorteza@yongsan.go.kr

Language of instruction: English

Itaewon Global Village Center will help out at the Yongsan Senior Welfare Center on May 8, 2024 (Wed) from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. We are looking for volunteers who can join us that day.

One of the programs of Yongsan Senior Welfare Center is an English class to help retired seniors practice their English language ability. Most of the seniors who are part of the class were professionals during their younger days, and most of them have a good command of the English language. However, as time passes and due to the lack of people they can converse with, most of them have forgotten how to use the language. Through this class, they aim to regain the confidence they used to have. By volunteering, you will be able to 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, only foreign adults aged 18 years and older can join this activity.

If you want to be one of the volunteers, please fill out the form: https://forms.gle/SuUW4aAzhjB5BM4x5 (or scan the qr code on the poster.)

⇒ Volunteer Certificates can be issued if needed. If you have a 1365 ID, please include that 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.

Itaewon Global Village Center will visit Jobmatch Seoul Center for Youth(청년일자리센터) for the “Job-hunting in Korea A to Z 취업특강.” Throughout this seminar, participants will learn step by step how and what to prepare for the job-hunting in Korea.

▶ Date/Time: Thursday, May 9th at 2:00-4:00pm, 2024
▶ Venue: 서울시 중구 삼일대로 363 장교빌딩 1층 청년일자리센터 세미나실
(EN) Seminar room, 1st floor, 363, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
▶ Capacity: Maximum 15 people
▶ Main target: D-2 Visa holders (유학생) with an age of 15-39 in Seoul will be prioritized
현재 서울소재 대학에 재학중인 D-2 비자 소지 유학생 (15-39세) 우선 참여
*ARC(Alien Registration Card) will be required on the day
*One-on-one English consultation is available for the D-2 visa holders, but the further conosultation after this seminar for those with other visa types can be limited.

▶ Contents:
-How to search job in Korea (for foreign students) with an actual practice
-How to write Korean resume and CV
-How to prepare job interview in Korea and learn about interview manners with an actual practice
-Q&A (questions submitted beforehand will be discussed)
▶ Free of charge (No-shows and on the day cancellation can restrict you from joining activities at ItaewonGVC in the future)
▶ Registration: https://forms.gle/aWsFSLE1nqb2xa6r5
Shorten URL: https://bit.ly/JobKoreaAtoZ

*Language: Korean (with English translation)
*Inquiries: Grace (yjheo1@yongsan.go.kr / 02-2199-8884)

On May 9th (Thurs) from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, the Itaewon Global Village Center and the Namsangol Hanok Village will host "Korean Traditional Etiquette Class."

This class will teach us the proper way and Korean etiquette towards tea. While drinking tea, we will explore Korean food, clothing, shelter, and necessities of life. We will also learn the proper way to brew tea and make some traditional tea snacks (dashik). This class will be held in English.

**FOOD ALLERGY WARNING:
The ingredients that will be used for the Dashik (Korean traditional tea cookies) are as follows: black bean powder, honey, black sesame seeds, Jerusalem artichoke powder (a type of root crop similar to yam), cactus powder

The participation fee for this class is 20,000 won (advance payment is required). After payment, all necessary details will be sent to you.

To register, email us your name, nationality, and phone number in Korea.

Email: kapcorteza@yongsan.go.kr

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 May 10th and 24th (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/kup7M9GHeZVr9PRa7

⇒ 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.

Itaewon Global Village Center will visit Jogaesa temple(조계사) for the “Temple Tour: Lotus Lantern Making Activity.”

▶ Date/Time: Friday, May 10th at 10:00am - 1pm, 2024
▶ Venue: Jogaesa temple 조계사 (near Anguk subway station)
▶ Capacity: Maximum 15 people
▶ Contents:
- 10:00-11:20AM : Lotus lantern making (the templestay info center)
- 11:20AM-12:00PM : Temple tour (Jogaesa temple)
- 12:00-13:00PM : Lunch (Temple food restaurant, "Sungso")
▶ Fee: 10,000KRW per person
▶ Registration: https://forms.gle/w7kzZVU7Xw8HNdS28
Shorten URL: bit.ly/templelotus

Inquiries: Grace (yjheo1@yongsan.go.kr / 02-2199-8884)
*Language: Korean (with English translation)
*Inquiries: Grace (yjheo1@yongsan.go.kr / 02-2199-8884)

Itaewon Global Village Center will help at the Seodaemun Seniors’ English Club on May 16, 2024 (Thurs) from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. We are looking for volunteers who can join us that day.

Seniors attending Seodaemun Senior Welfare Center and members of the Seodaemun Seniors’ English Club have requested Itaewon GVC 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 and older.

If you want to be one of the volunteers, please fill out the form: https://forms.gle/STBNMy3yAnXvoY1R6
(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.

On Tuesday, May 28th from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm, Itaewon Global Village Center will hold a “Strawberry Sweet Rice Wine Making Class” which will be led by the Institute of Korean Makgeolli Association.

One of the well known Korean traditional wine is made of rice. Since rice is a staple in Korea, it is only very apt for them to make wine out of it. Through this class, you will be learning culture and history of makkeolli and how to make strawberry makkeolli.

As part of the experience, you will have time to make one bottle of ssuk makkeolli and you can take it home.

FOOD ALLERGY WARNING: Below are the basic ingredients that will be used in this class: -strawberry, rice, water, malt, refined malt (Please take note of the ingredients before joining. We WILL NOT change or substitute any ingredient.)

This class will be held at the Itaewon Global Village Center. Adults (20 years old and above) can join this class. Limited spots only. Participation fee is 15,000won. Pre-registration and advance payment are required for this class. Once you register, specific details will be sent to you.

To register, email us your name, nationality and phone number.

Email: kapcorteza@yongsan.go.kr

Language of instruction: Korean with English interpretation