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Itaewon Global Village Center will hold the “Lip Balm and Hand Lotion Making Class.”

● Date/Time: January 16, 2026 (Friday) 10am~12pm
● Venue: Itaewon Global Village Center
● Language: Korean (with English translation)
● Capacity: 20 people
● Fee: 10,000 KRW (for 2 lip balms and 1 hand lotion / Pre-registration & Pre-payment are required)
● Contents: Participants will make 2 lip balms and 1 hand lotion using natural ingredients.

Join us for a fun and hands-on workshop where you'll create your own skincare products using natural ingredients! In this class, you'll make 2 moisturizing lip balms (5ml each) in a convenient roll-on format, perfect for on-the-go use. You'll also craft 1 soothing hand lotion (50ml) in a sleek aluminum tube, which features a delicate pink hue from the herbal ingredient, Jacho (a traditional Korean medicinal herb). The key ingredients include nourishing coconut oil, shea butter, and argan oil, all designed to keep your skin hydrated and soft. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make your own personalized skincare essentials!

● Registration: https://bit.ly/igvcliphand

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

Itaewon Global Village Center will help out at Ms. Lindsey Walker's Foreigner & Immigrant Virtual Community Center Food Donation Drive on January 7, 2026 (Wed) 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 at
https://bit.ly/fooddonation_jan72026 or scan the QR code on the poster

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 January 9th and 23rd (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 300-450 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: https://forms.gle/LLdMwp32nsRJzYWZ9 or by scanning the QR code on the poster.

This activity is 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.

Itaewon Global Village Center is looking for volunteers to help out at 따스한채움터 Homeless People Support Center. The volunteer days will be on January 20th and 27th (both Tuesdays) 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/homelesskitchen_jan2026 (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.

The Embassy of Islamic Republic of Iran invites everyone to join the Persian Calligraphy on January 20, 2026 (Tues) from 3:30pm to 5:00pm to be held at Itaewon Global Village Center's classroom.

Discover the beauty of Persian calligraphy an ancient art that blends poetry, rhythm, and visual harmony. Join us for a hands-on workshop and experience a new, elegant way of artistic expression. No prior experience is required. All are welcome. Come and create beauty with pen and ink.

Program details:
The program will include a brief introduction to Iranian calligraphy. A calligraphy master will also teach how to write this art form.

This class is sponsored by the Embassy of Islamic Republic of Iran and so it is free of charge. However, registration is a must. I will email you all the details once you have completed the registration. To register, complete the form at https://bit.ly/persiancalligraphy

Language of Instruction: English

Itaewon Global Village Center will meet up the elderly members of Seodaemun Seniors’ English Club on January 22, 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://bit.ly/seodaemun_jan2026 or 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, together with BHC, is hosting a Korean cooking class on January 29, 2026 (Thursday) from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at BHC Cooking Academy (Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do, near Misa Station). In this class, we will be visiting BHC's cooking academy where franchise owners hone their skills to fry chicken the BHC way.

BHC (also written bhc Chicken) is one of South Korea’s leading fried chicken franchises, known for its variety of crispy fried chicken styles and innovative flavors. Founded in the early 2000s, the brand name is commonly interpreted as “Better & Happier Choice.” BHC has grown into a market-leading chicken brand in Korea with over 2,000 domestic outlets and a growing international presence in countries such as Taiwan, the United States, and Southeast Asian markets.

Through this class, participants will learn the fundamentals of properly frying chicken using BHC’s methods, as well as gain an overview of the BHC brand and its company background.

IMPORTANT!! PLEASE READ!!
Please manage your expectations accordingly. As this class is conducted in collaboration with BHC, specific ingredients and proprietary information will NOT be disclosed in order to protect their business. As such, questions regarding exact ingredients may not be answered. This class is designed as an experiential learning activity, and it will not cover BHC’s secret recipes, ingredients, or sauces.
NOTE: this class is only open to foreign adults (aged 19 and above)

FOOD ALLERGY WARNING: (*Please take note of these ingredients before signing-up for the class.) The ingredients that will be used for this class is as follows: chicken, soybean, wheat, egg, milk

***NOTE: Chicken is NOT halal certified. If you have any specific food allergies, we kindly ask that you refrain from participating, as the exact chicken flavor to be used has not yet been confirmed.

This class is free of charge, as it is sponsored by BHC. Full details will be provided via email after you have completed the registration. To register, fill out the form at https://bit.ly/bhccooking_jan2026

Please note that participation will not be determined on a first-come, first-served basis. Instead, priority will be given to applicants with a strong attendance record in previous Itaewon GVC programs.

Language of Instruction: Korean with English Interpretation

On January 30, 2026 (Fri) from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, Itaewon Global Village Center will be hosting a Step-by-Step Painting Class. For this class, participants will be learning how to paint a scenery: horizon of the sea using acrylic paint.

Did you know? Traditionally, Koreans go to the sea during New Year (particularly January 1st) to watch the first sunrise of the year. In Korean culture, the first sunrise symbolizes new beginnings, hope, and renewal. People believe that starting the year by seeing the sun rise brings good luck, health, and success for the year ahead. Coastal areas provide a clear, unobstructed view of the horizon, making them ideal for this ritual. This is the reason why, for the first month of 2026, we are going to paint the sunrise.

Since this is a step-by-step class, it is beginner friendly and is recommended to those who would just like to explore their artistic side.

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. To register, complete the form through this link: https://bit.ly/painting_jan2026

Language of Instruction: Korean with English Interpretation