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Itaewon Global Village Center will help out at the Yongsan Senior Welfare Center on June 2, 2026 (Tuesday) from 10:00am to 12:00pm. We are looking for volunteers that can join us that day.

One of the programs offered by the Yongsan Senior Welfare Center is an English class designed to help retired seniors continue learning the language. Beyond language acquisition, the class also serves as a meaningful cognitive activity that supports brain function and may help slow the progression of age-related conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

As volunteers, we will be assisting the intermediate-level class. Many of the participants previously studied English primarily through textbooks and have had limited opportunities to practice speaking. Our role will be to help them actively use the vocabulary and grammar they have learned by engaging them in conversation exercises. Questionnaires will be provided to volunteers, who will ask the questions, listen to the participants’ responses, and offer gentle corrections in grammar or pronunciation when necessary.

Volunteers will act as English tutors and conversation partners, helping seniors build confidence and improve their speaking skills in a supportive environment. Non-native English speakers are welcome to participate. However, all volunteers should be able to communicate comfortably and clearly in English.

If you want to be one of the volunteers, fill out the form at https://bit.ly/yswceng_june2026

⇒ 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 June 6, 2026 (Saturday) from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, in cooperation with PIKO (Pinoy Iskolars sa Korea) & AYNK (ASEAN Youth Network Korea), Orbit, a non-profit organization run by a Korean lawyer Atty. Taewoong Kim, will be hosting a "Legal Session and Clinic for International Students" at the Itaewon Global Village Center (near Itaewon Station Exit 1).

Below are the details for the said lecture series:

[Who Should Attend]
1. International students newly arrived in Korea
2. Students preparing to start part-time work
3. Students considering staying in Korea after graduation
* No prior legal knowledge required

[What Knowledge You Can Get]
1. Residency & Visa Status
- Key obligations under D-2 and D-4 visas
- What affects your visa renewal (attendance, GPA, leaves of absence)
- ARC issuance, renewal, and address change reporting
- Common mistakes that put your status at risk

2. Part-Time Work & Post-Graduation Career Planning
- How the S-3 part-time work permit actually works
- Your rights under a Korean employment contract
- What to do about unpaid wages or unfair treatment
- Transitioning to a D-10 (job-seeking) visa after graduation
- Securing an E-7 (specialized work) visa
- Long-term pathways: F-2-7 residency and beyond

3. Housing & Rental Contract
- Understanding jeonse, wolse, and banjeonse
- The importance of jeonipsingo (resident registration) and hwakjeong-ilja (fixed date)
- How to read a property registry (deungibu)
- Protecting your deposit and avoiding rental scams
- What to do when a dispute arises

[What We'll Bring to You]
- Real-case examples grounded in current Korean law
- Dedicated Q&A time for your specific situation (*NOTE: This is on a first-come-first served basis)
- A practical checklist of next steps to take
- A curated list of trusted legal resources and support organizations

Language of instruction: English ONLY

If you would like to join, please fill out the form: https://bit.ly/orbitlegalsession

On June 9, 2026 (Tuesday) from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Itaewon Global Village will be visiting the Seoul National Cemetery (Located at Dongjak Station, Exit 4).

Established in 1955, Seoul National Cemetery is a sacred historical landmark dedicated to the heroes and patriots who sacrificed their lives for Korea’s freedom and peace. Today, it serves as a beautifully preserved, open memorial park where visitors can honor the nation's history, explore major historical monuments, and experience peaceful, scenic grounds in the heart of the city.
During this guided tour, participants will begin by tributing at the Memorial Tower. Following the tribute, we visit the major gravesites of the cemetery, sharing the historical significance of the grounds. The tour will also include observing the Military Honor Guard Ceremony, which features the Guard Mounting Ceremony and a professional demonstration of military precision.

*Please note that the itinerary includes a formal paying of respects at the Memorial Tower. If this group tribute makes you uncomfortable due to personal, cultural, or religious reasons, we kindly suggest skipping this particular event.

*The Honor Guard performance may be canceled in the event of rain or official government functions.

The tour is free of charge but registration is a must. Once you have completed the registration, specific details will be sent to you.

To register, fill out the https://bit.ly/cemeterytour2026 (or scan the QR code on the poster).

Language of Instruction: English

Itaewon Global Village Center will help out at Ms. Lindsey Walker's Foreigner & Immigrant Virtual Community Center Food Donation Drive on June 10th and 24th, 2026 (both Wednesday) from 1:30pm to 3:00pm. Ms. Lindsey Walker is the founder of Foreigner & Immigrant Virtual Community Center, a group that was founded in response to the significant demand for aid in immigrant and foreign communities since 2020. Their goal is to fill gaps in support and act as a safety net for those in our community who require assistance.

They have been collecting food donations all year round and Ms. Lindsey has been sending these out to those who applied to receive some of the donations. As volunteers, we will be helping her to sort out and pack these food donations.

If you want to be one of the volunteers, please fill out the form: https://bit.ly/fooddonation_june2026. The rest of the details will be sent to you after registering.

⇒ 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 is recruiting volunteers for the Gardening Crew Volunteer Activity.
The activity will take place on Thursday, June 11th, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

This activity will be conducted at the Seoul Botanic Park, where participants will take part in outdoor garden maintenance. Volunteers will help care for the garden by removing weeds, trimming fallen leaves, and supporting general maintenance work.

Please wear comfortable outdoor clothing, including a hat, long pants, long-sleeved shirts (or arm sleeves), and sneakers, and bring your own water. Work gloves will be provided by Itaewon GVC.

Please note that this activity is open to adults only.

If you want to be one of the volunteers, register by filling out the form: https://bit.ly/june_gardeningcrew

Itaewon Global Village Center and Foreigner & Immigrant Virtual Community Center are looking for volunteers to help out for the preparations and during the "Community Closet (무료 나눔 장터) : Sustainability Market Day." We need people to help sort out, and organize the donated items, as well as those who can help out during the open market day.

There are three volunteering opportunities you can choose from:
1. June 12th (Fri) 3:00pm to 5:00pm : sorting, organizing donated items
2. June 13th (Sat) from 10:00am to 11:30am: organizing the donated items, and preparing the items for open market
3. June 13th (Sat) from 12:30pm to 5:00pm: helping out during the open market event & clean-up

If you want to be one of the volunteers, register by filling out the form: https://bit.ly/communitycloset_june2026

⇒ 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 “Eco Tour by Electric Bus”

▶ Date/Time: June 16th(Tue) 9:30am -12:00 pm.
▶ Venue: Seoul Energy Dream Center(Near World Cup Stadium Station (Line6))
서울에너지드림센터(6호선 월드컵경기장역 근처)
▶ Language of instruction: English
▶ Registration:
https://forms.gle/QhgdYWr2iesixdqo9
▶ Free of Charge
This tour is free of charge but registration is a must! This tour will take place near the World Cup Stadium Station (Line 6). Once you have completed your registration, specific details including the meeting place will be emailed to you.
Seoul Energy Dream Center is the first public Zero-Energy-Building (ZEB) in South Korea opened by the city of Seoul in 2012 with the purpose of making people familiar with the city’s eco-friendly energy policies. We will be exploring renewable energy and resources while taking a tour by an electric bus. You can also see the famous Sky Park. Why don’t you learn and share precious value of natural environment conservation through this tour?

◎Tour routes:
Seoul Energy Dream Center ⇒ Sky Park ⇒ Mapo Resource Recovery Facility⇒Seoul Energy Dream Center

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

Itaewon Global Village Center and Yongsan Senior Welfare Center will hold a special cultural exchange event, “Global Culture Trip: Korean Traditional Paper Lamp (Hanji Lamp 한지등) and Coaster(컵받침)” Grandmas and grandpas will teach you how to make Korean Traditional Paper Lamp (Hanji Lamp) and Coaster(컵받침).

▶Date/Time: June 16th (Tue), from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
▶Venue: Near Hannam Station (Gyeongui Jungang Line) Yongsan Senior Welafare Center (시립용산노인종합복지관)
▶ Language of instruction: Korean
▶ Fee: Free of charge
▶ Registration:
https://forms.gle/FtKroELXzsj8X5xL9
▶ Contents: Grandmas and grandpas will guide you to make Korean Traditional Paper Lamp(Hanji Lamp 한지등) and Coaster(컵받침)

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 will help out at the Seodaemun Senior Welfare Center on June 18, 2026 (Thurs) from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. We are looking for volunteers that can join us that day.

Seniors who have been attending Seodaemun Senior Welfare Center has requested Itaewon GVC to gather volunteers who can help them improve their English speaking skills as well as boost their confidence when speaking English language. Hence, they are looking for 15-20 volunteers.

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.

Open to FOREIGN volunteers aged 18 years old and above.

If you want to be one of the volunteers, please fill out the form: https://forms.gle/ynh4esSd4PPctKV36

Itaewon Global Village Center will hold the “Upcycled Vegan Leather Wallet Workshop.”

● Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
● Time: 10am~12pm
● Venue: Itaewon Global Village Center
-Address: B1, 54-14, Itaewon-ro 27ga-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
(Korean) 서울시 용산구 이태원로 27가길 54-14 지하1층
● Fee: 18,000KRW(per wallet)
● Capacity: Max 20 people
● Contents: Celebrating the Environment Month with the Clean & Green Itaewon project by joining our leather upcycling class to turn waste into a stylish, eco-friendly masterpiece. Participants can learn the basic leather crafting techniques. Create your own unique wallet from recycled vegan leather. Help reduce waste and stay sustainable. The wallet is perfectly sized to hold debit/credit cards and can also be used as a business card holder. Don’t miss the opportunity to make your own unique upcycling vegan leather wallet!
● Language: Korean (with English interpretation)
● Registration: https://bit.ly/igvcupcyclinglw

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

On Monday, June 22, 2026 from 10:00am to 12:00pm, Itaewon Global Village Center will host a Porcelain Plate Designing Class. During this session, participants will create a porcelain plate featuring a floral pattern as the central motif, then personalize it with their own creative touches.

The instructor will provide pre-stenciled floral designs for participants to choose from, making the class beginner-friendly and ideal for anyone who would like to explore their artistic side in a relaxed, supportive setting.

PLEASE READ BEFORE CONTINUING WITH THE REGISTRATION:
1. This class is NOT for tourists or those who will be leaving Korea in less than 5 weeks. The plates will have to undergo drying and firing process which takes about *4-5 weeks (subject to change). Hence, you will NOT be able get the final product at the end of the class. You will have to wait at least FOUR TO FIVE WEEKS to get the final product.
2. You will have to visit Itaewon Global Village Center again to get your plate after 4-5 weeks. Taekbae (delivery) is NOT an option.
3. The participation fee for this class is 25,000 won per 1 plate. 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

If you are interested to join please fill out the form: https://bit.ly/porcelain_june2026

Itaewon Global Village Center will hold a “Create Your Korean Mini Garden” program on June 25, 2026 (Thursday) at the Seoul Garden Culture Healing Center located in 3rd floor of Cheonggye Arcade.

This workshop introduces the beauty and aesthetics of traditional Korean gardens through a hands-on mini garden activity using onggi pots and natural materials. Participants will create their own Korean-style mini garden inspired by the natural and effortless beauty found in traditional Korean landscaping.
During the session, participants will decorate mini gardens with various natural elements and learn about the philosophy of Korean garden design, which values harmony with nature and simplicity.

The program will be held in two identical sessions:
Session 1: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Session 2: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Please note that both sessions are the same program, and each participant may register for only one session.
Capacity is limited to 12 participants per session.

● Venue: Seoul Garden Culture Healing Center (청계상가 서울정원문화힐링센터, 3F)
160 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
(300m from Euljiro 3-ga Station Exit 6, Lines 2 & 3)
● Participation Fee: Free of charge
● Pre-registration is required, and detailed instructions will be sent via email after registration.
● Language of Instruction: Korean (English interpretation provided)
● Application Link: https://bit.ly/minikoreangarden