We will visit the Cheongwadae (Blue House), the residence and office of the President of Korea, a historical and cultural space that spans the past, present and future. Located with Bugaksan Mountain in the background, Cheong Wa Dae has been the official office and residence for Korean Presidents from 1948 to 2022. After our visit […]

Our volunteering opportunity brings you to the kitchen of Anna’s House where supporters and volunteers prepare and serve 500+ warm meals daily to homeless people and adolescent runaways.  Anna’s House was established in 1992 by Father Vincenzo Bordo, an Italian priest who dedicates his time and life to serve those in need. At Anna’s House […]

The monthly SIWA & Taiwha Cultural Discovery Initiative, in partnership with Taiwha Fountain House, aims to aid individuals in their journey towards better mental health, fostering strength and empowerment for successful reintegration into society.  SIWA volunteers play a crucial role in facilitating enjoyable learning experiences and boosting participants’ confidence through unique cultural exchange and interaction. […]

Our Monthly Book Club comes together on the second Friday of each month for an engaging conversation among SIWA book lovers. Our enthusiastic readers reflect on the protagonist’s journey, while they share the impact it might have on their own life and view on the world. These Book Club meetups might be quiet and intimate, […]

Sometimes you just need a SIWA Coffee Morning (CoMo) to shake up your morning routine. 🙂 If you want to become a regular or pop in occasionally, then just mark every 3rd Thursday of each month in your calendar, when  we meet for our monthly morning mingle over a cup of coffee or tea.  These […]

April is perfect for enjoying the spring weather and outings with friends. This month, we are excited to invite you to our special K-Art & Culture event, designed to engage and delight our members in celebrating art and culture through various activities. We’ll begin our journey by viewing a unique Italian exhibition, ‘The Last Days […]

If you are a foreigner, living in South Korea, for sure it has its peculiarities and perks. 🙂  You might be allured into Korean culture by the catchy K-pop songs and romantic or action filled K-dramas and movies. Or you just simply fell in love with the tasty food, the unique traditions and history, the […]

Our volunteering opportunity brings you to the kitchen of Anna’s House where supporters and volunteers prepare and serve 500+ warm meals daily to homeless people and adolescent runaways.  Anna’s House was established in 1992 by Father Vincenzo Bordo, an Italian priest who dedicates his time and life to serve those in need. At Anna’s House […]