월간 활동

Itaewon Global Village Center will hold the "'Bok' Character Art through Minhwa Scroll Making Class" with Yongsan-gu Office’s Gender Equality Division in celebration of Gender Equality Week.

▶Date/Time: September 3, 2024 (Tuesday) 1~4pm
▶Venue: Yongsan Art Hall Education Room 1,2 (B3, Yongsan-gu Office)
▶Capacity: 20 people
▶Fee: 12,000 KRW (per Calligraphy Scroll)

▶Contents: Character art is a type of Minhwa (Korean folk painting) that illustrates Chinese characters and their meanings through visuals. In this class, we will create 'Bok' character art using Hangul, a key element of Korean culture.

Minhwa's character art incorporates diverse auspicious symbols. Among these, the lotus flower symbolizes 'a person of virtue,' while waves represent 'the source of all creation.'

For this workshop, we will utilize traditional yet eco-friendly materials, substituting bojagi bags for shopping bags.

▶Registration: bit.ly/minhwascroll

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

Itaewon Global Village Center will help out at the Yongsan Senior Welfare Center on September 4, 2024 (Wed) from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. We are looking for volunteers that can join us that day.

One of the Yongsan Senior Welfare Center programs 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 and above can join this activity.

If you want to be one of the volunteers, please fill out the form: https://forms.gle/4UNp5vA9yuqkCpwp6 (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 and Yongsan Senior Welfare Center will hold a special cultural exchange event, “Global Culture Trip: Making SongPyeon”. Korean Grandmas and Grandpas will guide you to relish cooking Korean cuisine.

▶ Date/Time: September 5, 2024 (Thu), from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
▶Venue: Near Hannam Station (Gyeongui Jungang Line)
▶ Language of instruction: Korean
▶ Registration: https://forms.gle/QLqPQoZFgtXCAasA8

This class will be held near Hannam Station (Gyeongui Jungang Line). 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 is a priority.

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

**FOOD ALLERGY WARNING: The basic ingredients that will be used in this class are as follows:
rice flour, water, salt, sugar, starch syrup, sesame seeds, pine nuts, sesame oil

Please refrain from registering for this class if you have a severe allergy to nuts.

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 September 6th and 13th (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/UBHL1vSKYqwS2pEUA

⇒ 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 September 6th (Fri) from 2:00PM to 3:30PM, Itaewon Global Village Center will be hosting a Bojagi Art Workshop.

“Bojagi” actually refers to the fabrics that are used for wrapping. However, as time goes by the term “bojagi” has become synonymous to the traditional art of wrapping. In the old times, Koreans believed that keeping something wrapped protects the item from misfortune, and giving someone a wrapped present gives that person good luck or happiness.

Bojagi art is not only pretty but it is also a sustainable way of gift wrapping as we can reuse old fabrics again and again.

For this workshop, we will be learning how to do three basic bojagi knots: Ribbon, Sooguk, and Gungjung. Plus we will recreate those knots using a tiny box to make three small magnets. (Please see the poster for the pictures).

The participation fee for this class is 20,000 won/ 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

If you wish to join this class, please email us your name, nationality, and phone number in Korea.

(Email: kapcorteza@yongsan.go.kr )

Itaewon Global Village Center will hold the
" Navigating NHIS and Additional Health Coverage in Korea" Seminar

▶ Date/Time: September 7, 2024 (Saturday) 10am-12pm
▶ Venue: Itaewon Global Village Center
▶ Capacity: 16 people or more
▶ Target: Any foreign expats with long-term visa status

▶ Contents:
-What does NHIS (National Health Insurance) cover
-Gaps in NHIS coverage
-How to enhance your protection (additional insurances (실비보험), etc.)
-Q&A (questions submitted beforehand will be discussed)

▶ Free of charge but registration is a must (No-shows and on the day cancellation can restrict you from joining activities at Itaewon GVC in the future)

▶Registration: bit.ly/nhiscover

*Language: English

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

On September 7th (Saturday) from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, the Itaewon Global Village Center and the Namsangol Hanok Village will host a “Day at Namsangol Hanok Village.”

There will be two activities that we will be doing that day: first, we will be making 청사초롱, a Korean traditional lamp (see poster for reference) using Korean traditional paper called, ‘hanji.’ After this activity, we will get to experience wearing Korean traditional clothing called hanbok where instructors will be teaching us the different components of hanbok and the proper way of wearing it.

The participation fee for this class is 18,000 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

Language of Instruction: Korean (with English translation)

Itaewon Global Village Center will hold the "[Itaewon GVC] EM Shampoo Bar Making Class.”

▶Date/Time: September 11, 2024 (Wednesday) 10:00 am~12:00 pm
▶Venue: Itaewon Global Village Center
▶Language: Korean (with English translation)
▶Capacity: 20 people
▶Fee: Free of charge (Pre-registration is required)

▶Contents: EM is Effective Micro-organism. Participants will be learning about EM and making a 200g of eco & body-friendly Shampoo bar.

The number of seats is limited, so no-shows or last-minute cancellations may result in restrictions on joining future programs.

▶Registration: https://forms.gle/smgsCump8baqBTr1A

*Language: Korean (with English translation)

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

Korean Food Promotion and Itaewon Global Village Center will hold a “Hanwoo Japchae Cooking Class” on Wednesday, September 11th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

“Hanwoo” is a native cattle in Korea, and its meat is considered to be one of the rarest and most expensive beef in the world. Meanwhile, ‘japchae’ is a stir-fried noodle dish in Korea that has a lot of veggies and is usually mixed with marinated beef, and soy sauce-based sauce with a lot of sesame.

**FOOD ALLERGY WARNING: The basic ingredients that will be used in this class are as follows:
Korean beef (hanwoo), glass noodles (made of potato starch), oyster mushroom, golden oak mushroom, carrots, onions, chives, cooking oil, salt, black pepper, sesame oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame seeds

An instructor will demonstrate the step-by-step process of how to make the sauce, marinate the beef, and so on. After the demonstration, all participants will have the chance to make their hanwoo japchae. 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 hold the "Workshop for Home Organizing & Decluttering."

▶Date/Time: Friday, September 13, 2024 10:30 am-12:00 pm
▶Venue: Itaewon Global Village Center
▶Capacity: 16 people
▶Fee: Free of charge

▶Contents: Our instructor, Dorothee, will be offering a workshop that will take you through the different stages of a decluttering project and will equip you with techniques that you can then apply to organize your own home.

The first part, called “Are you Ready?” will focus on assessing your readiness for change. Dorothee will help you understand what motivates you to embark on a decluttering journey and what is holding you back. In the second part, she will share with you her decluttering approach and take you through her 4-step methodology that brings you from chaos to clarity.

At the end of the workshop, there will be a lucky draw to select 3 people. The lucky winners will be offered Dorothee’s decluttering services. This is an interactive workshop where participants are encouraged to engage and share experiences for optimal results.

▶Registration: https://forms.gle/HiVcmc7YrbUZ2Gtq7

*Language: English

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

Itaewon Global Village Center will help at the Seodaemun Seniors’ English Club on September 19, 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 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://forms.gle/6ggpCvtuM2vAjZ4v7
(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 is looking for more volunteers for the activity.

This a doll-making activity. The dolls that we make are for the lower income group in Korea and abroad. The activity is done once a week for 2 hours. It will be every Monday, but the day is subject to change.

▶Date/Time: from September 23rd (Monday) 2~4pm
▶Venue: Itaewon Global Village Center
▶Language: English
▶Capacity: 8 people
▶Fee: no fee is required

▶NOTES: This activity is not for beginners at sewing. Make sure that you have the basic skill in sewing before signing-up. Also, since the doll should be finished by October, make sure that you CAN attend all sessions.

▶Registration: bit.ly/globalkimy

*Language: Korean and English

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