Monthly Activities
October 2025

On Tuesday, October 14th, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, the Yongsan Senior Welfare Center and Itaewon Global Village Center will co-host a special cultural program, “Hanbok Stroll at the Palace.”

Seoul is home to five grand royal palaces from the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910), each offering a glimpse into Korea’s rich history and architectural beauty. During this program, you will be paired with one or two Korean elders and explore two of these remarkable palaces together while wearing the elegant hanbok, Korea’s traditional attire.

Guided by grandmothers and grandfathers, you will discover the history and charm of one of the palaces in Seoul - Changdeokgung. Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the best-preserved of Seoul’s royal palaces. It once served as the main residence of kings and the royal family, as well as a venue for important state affairs.

Program Schedule
Hanbok Center → Changdeokgung Palace
(The schedule may be subject to change depending on circumstances.)

The tour will take place near Anguk Station (Line 3). Once you register, detailed information will be provided.

IMPORTANT:
1. This class is only open to FOREIGN RESIDENTS aged 18 and above. Minors are NOT ALLOWED to join even with parents/guardians.
2. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: KOREAN LANGUAGE ONLY. Please note that the goal of this program is to have interaction with Korean elderly. Thus, foreign residents who can communicate in Korean language will be prioritized.

This class is FREE OF CHARGE but registration is a must and Korean language speakers will be prioritized.

To register, fill out the form: https://bit.ly/hanbokstroll_oct2025
Or scan the QR code on the poster

Itaewon Global Village Center will help out at the Yongsan Senior Welfare Center on October 15, 2025 (Wed) from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. 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 old and above can join this activity.

If you want to be one of the volunteers, please fill out the form: https://bit.ly/yswc_eng_oct2025 (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, together with the Asociación de Mujeres Mexicanas en Corea del Sur will be hosting a Mexican Cooking Class on October 16, 2025 (Thurs) from 3:30PM to 5:00PM at Yongsan Women's Plaza in Hannam-dong.

A Mexican chef will be teaching us to cook two Mexican dishes:
1. Chicken Tinga Tostadas
A traditional Mexican dish made with a crispy corn tostada as the base, spread with creamy refried beans and topped with shredded chicken cooked in a smoky chipotle-tomato sauce. Finished with fresh lettuce, crumbled cheese, and a touch of avocado.
2. Shrimp Cocktail
Refreshing and full of flavor, this cocktail combines shrimp with fresh vegetables and a delicious cocktail-style sauce. Ideal as a starter.

FOOD ALLERGY WARNING: (*Please take note of these ingredients before signing-up for the class. We WILL NOT make any changes on the recipe.) The ingredients that will be used for this class is as follows: corn tostada, refried beans, shredded chicken, chipotle, tomato, onion, lettuce, cheese, shrimp, tomato juice, cocktail sauce, fresh cilantro, cucumber, avocado, lime, salt, pepper

The participation fee for this class is 30,000 won. 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: ENGLISH only

To register, fill out the form at https://bit.ly/mexicancooking_igvc or scan the QR code on the poster.

Itaewon GVC, in cooperation with Yongsan Health Center, will hold the final CPR Training of 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn lifesaving skills that you may need at any time.

● Date: October 17, 2025 (Friday) 9:30AM-11:30AM
● Venue: Yongsan District Office Health Center B1 Education room for the CPR (심폐소생술 상설교육장)
Address in English: 150, Noksapyeong-daero, Yongsan-gu
Address in Korean: 서울특별시 용산구 녹사평대로 150
● Language: Korean (with English interpretation)
● Contents: How to do chest compression and use AED machine with actual practice

The CPR certificate will be issued by Yongsan Health Center(용산구보건소) to those who fully joined the training.
*Pre-registration is required.
-Registration: https://bit.ly/cprtaewon
-Inquiries 문의 : Grace (yjheo1@yongsan.go.kr / 02-2199-8884)

On October 21, 2025 (Tues) from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, Itaewon Global Village Center together with AROMATICA, will be hosting an Aromatherapy Class. This is a hands-on class where you can learn about the benefits and effects of natural essential oils based on Aromatica’s long-standing expertise in aromatherapy, and create your own personalized roll-on. The class combines lectures and practical activities, allowing you to learn not only how to enjoy scents but also how to use them for mental and physical well-being.

Just a brief background about AROMATICA: Aromatica is a Korean clean beauty and wellness brand known for its focus on aromatherapy, natural ingredients, and sustainability. Founded in 2004, the brand combines traditional herbal knowledge with modern science to create skincare, haircare, and lifestyle products that are vegan, cruelty-free, and certified by organizations like EWG and ECOCERT.

The participation fee for this class is 30,000 won per participant. Advance payment is required. I will email you all the details (including payment details) once you have completed the registration.

Language of Instruction: Korean with English Translation

To register, fill out the form https://bit.ly/aromatica_igvc or scan the QR code on the poster.

Itaewon Global Village Center will hold a Seoul Guided Walking Tour: Haebangchon on Wednesday, October 22nd, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.

The Haebangchon and Huam-dong areas in Yongsan are filled with historical sites where you can contemplate the actions of patriots who resisted Japanese colonial rule. This area is also steeped in the sorrows of immigrants who settled here after the Korean War. Let’s explore the historical traces hidden in the streets of Haebangchon, which is often known only as a popular spot with great views and trendy cafes.

Below are the routes for this tour: Noksapyeong Station → Hansin Pottery and Travel Traces Trail → Chief Lee Bong-cheon Monument → Sinheung Market → Haebang Church → Sites of Soongsil School and Gyeongseong Shrine → 108 Stairs → Site of Jeonseongseo Office and Yeongnak Borinwon → Martyr Kim Sang-ok's Resistance → Site of Chosun Bank Residence and Jiwoljang →Site of Itaewon (**subject to change depending on the weather or other circumstances)

This tour is free of charge but registration is a must. Participants will be divided into 2 groups (5 participants each). Latecomers will not be allowed to join.

Language of Instruction: ENGLISH only

Register: https://bit.ly/haebangchon_igvc or scan the QR code on the poster

Itaewon Global Village Center will help at the Seodaemun Seniors’ English Club on October 23, 2025 (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 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_oct2025
(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.

ItaewonGVC, in cooperation with National Museum of Korea, will hold the Hanji Gwaban Making Class. Please check the following details:

● Date/Time: October 24th, 2025 (Friday) 2:00pm~4:00pm
● Venue: National Folk Museum of Korea
-Address: Samcheongro 37 Jongno-gu Seoul (In Korean) 서울 종로구 삼청로 37
● Language: English
● Capacity: 30 people
● Fee: Free of charge
● Contents: 한지(Hanji) is traditional Korean paper. 과반(Gwaban) is a plate for placing refreshments or ornaments. Participants will be making a 한지과반 decorating with color paper hanji. Join us for making 한지과반 in Autumn match design.
●Registration: https://bit.ly/itaewonhanji
*Pre-registration is required.

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

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 October 24th and 31st (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 400-500 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.

Volunteering is open to foreigners aged 18 and above. If you want to be one of the volunteers, register by filling out the form: https://bit.ly/yswccafeteria_oct2025

⇒ 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.

On October 28th (Tues) from 3:00pm to 4:00pm, 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. This class will be held in English.

*NOTE: Please expect to sit on the floor (Korean style) for the whole duration of the class.

The participation fee for this class is 18,000 won per participant. Advance payment is required. I will email you all the details (including payment details) once you have completed the registration.

Language of Instruction: English only

To register, fill out the form at https://bit.ly/etiquette_oct2025 (or scan the QR code on the poster)

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

Dasseuhan 따스한채움터 offers a temporary home to homeless people struggling through various life difficulties. As volunteers, we will help the center by distributing food and washing the dishes. Currently, the center lacks the manpower to help maintain their small kitchen that provides free lunch to homeless people in Seoul. So your time and efforts will be a great help to them!

The activity will be done in Dasseuhan which is near Seoul Station. Complete details will be emailed to you once you have completed your registration. This volunteer activity is open to foreign residents aged 18 years old and above.

To register, fill out this form: https://bit.ly/soupkitchen_oct2025 (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.

Itaewon Global Village Center will hold a Korean Archery Experience at Hwanghakjeong Korean Archery Exhibition Hall (near Gyeongbokgung Station) on November 7, 2025 (Friday) from 1:00pm to 2:00pm.

Hwanghakjeong Korean Archery Exhibition Hall seeks to inherit traditional Korean archery culture and continue the legacy of Korean archery by operating traditional archery experience programs. Through this time, you will be allowed to experience 10 shots by using Korean bows.

In addition to that, you will be exploring the Hwanghakjeong Korean Archery Exhibition Hall. Various relics and materials showing the excellence of Korean bows, including the history and culture of Korean archery, are on display, and you can see various bows from around the world.

The participation fee for this class is 8,000 won. Advance payment is required. I will email you all the details (including payment details) once you have completed the registration.

Language of Instruction: Korean with English Translation

Register: https://bit.ly/archery_nov2025