Seoul International Women's Association

Book Club: "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus
2025-04-11 11:00 - 12:30 (Asia/Seoul) | Paul Bassett Hannam 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 용산구 한남대로 48, 서울, Korea, Republic of
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, while sometimes more passionate, heated, or full of laughter, yet they are always respectful towards each member and their opinion.
Join our groups and share your love for books and stories in a great community.

This month’s read is “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus (p.400)
If you want to plan ahead, next month’s book is “Blue Sisters” by Coco Mellors (p.304)

Event date & time: 2025.4.11. 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: Paul Bassett Hannam , 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 서울 용산구 한남대로 48
Naver map: naver.me/x3qL1MkV
Additional Information: BC events are exclusively for SIWA members.
Valet parking is available from 11:00 for those who come by car.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Volunteering at the Soup Kitchen in Anna's House
2025-04-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
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 serving those in need. At Anna’s House they are committed to working for underprivileged people living on the streets, let them be homeless adults, runaway street kids or abandoned elderly.
Anna’s House offers food, clothes, and medicine to solve daily physiological needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunity, long-term shelter and safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help out with the cooking preparations in the Soup Kitchen.
Join us to give a helping hand every first or fourth Friday of the month.

Event date & time: 2025.4.4. 13:00 – 15:00
Venue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)
Naver map: naver.me/5TvisKZY
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Volunteering at the Soup Kitchen in Anna's House
2025-03-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
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 serving those in need. At Anna’s House they are committed to working for underprivileged people living on the streets, let them be homeless adults, runaway street kids or abandoned elderly.
Anna’s House offers food, clothes, and medicine to solve daily physiological needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunity, long-term shelter and safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help out with the cooking preparations in the Soup Kitchen.
Join us to give a helping hand every first or fourth Friday of the month.

Event date & time: 2025.3.28. 13:00 – 15:00
Venue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)
Naver map: naver.me/5TvisKZY
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA Korean Speaking Club
2025-03-26 10:30 - 12:00 | Cafe Promise, 강남구 봉은사로 113 지상1층, 서울, Korea, Republic of
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 buzzing life in the cities and the serene landscapes of the mountains and seaside.
Well no matter what brings you here, probably you have quickly noticed that some level of Korean language knowledge can be useful to get around in everyday life. Yet to acquire a foreign language is a hard skill to master, let that be Korean with its own alphabet, writing system and 7 verb paradigms and speech levels.
But no better way to take on that challenge than among friends, a supportive community and an attentive native instructor.
If you are familiar with Hangul symbols and reading goes okay, but you feel you could boost your speaking skills, come and join our K-Speaking meetings. We offer sessions every fourth Wednesday of the month which you can attend as your busy life allows.
We promise to keep it simple and fun with focus on daily topics that you can use to make your life easier in South Korea.

Level: any level
Participants will be grouped according to their level with native Korean. The aim is to have small groups with max 4-5 persons.
Event date & time: 2025.3.26. 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Event host: Michelle Seungjoo Han (SIWA Member & Coordinator)
Venue: Cafe Promise, Bonguensa-ro, Gangnam-gu // 카페프라미스, 서울 강남구 봉은사로 113, 지상1층
Naver map: naver.me/5HSEpf42
Nr of participants: 15
Ticket price for SIWA members: Free for SIWA members
Ticket price for NON-SIWA members: First trial session is free. Following sessions are 10,000 KRW/session. Cash-only event.
The payment of non-members goes to the SIWA social impact projects supporting local charities.
Additional information: This event is for SIWA members and their guests only!
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA & Taiwha Cultural Discovery Volunteering Opportunity
2025-03-25 10:00
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. During the one-hour program, volunteers introduce and share diverse cultures from around the world with members of Taiwha Fountain House, all conducted in English.
Taiwha Fountain House provides a supportive community-based mental health rehabilitation program under the global Clubhouse International model. Clubhouse International oversees 320 local Clubhouses in more than 30 countries, offering individuals in recovery opportunities for friendship, employment, housing, education, and access to medical services within a nurturing and familial environment.
If you wish to volunteer for this enriching opportunity and share your cultural heritage, please contact Abir Abdelli, the event coordinator by March 18.
Event date & time: 2025.3.25 10:00 – 11:30 am
Volunteer Coordinator: Abir Abdelli, siwa.abir@gmail.com
Venue: It is a 10-minute walk from Gongdeok station. (Abir will share detailed location information once the volunteers are confirmed.)
Nr of participants: 1

Additional Information: Exclusively for SIWA members
Note: Volunteer hours will be logged through the official VMS platform (Volunteer Management System), enabling volunteers to receive certified documentation for their service.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Shaping the Future Together - International Women's Day Celebration and Panel Discussion
2025-03-24 11:00 - 12:30 | Heyground (Seongsu Branch) Skylounge, 5, Ttukseom-ro 1na-gil, 8th Floor, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
This year, SIWA will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and International Women’s Day (IWD) Celebration together on March 24th, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the Heyground Skylounge in Seongsu-dong. In collaboration with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Women, we will host an interactive panel discussion featuring panelists from diverse cultural and generational backgrounds.
Aligned with the 2025 IWD theme, Accelerate Action, this discussion will feature a panel of experts alongside a special presentation by emerging youth advocates. Together, they will bridge generations and highlight the power of collective action in driving gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Our dynamic panel will include Dr. Asa Torkelsson, Chief of the Seoul Representation Office at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA); Mr. Jinwoo Lee, Defence Protocol Officer at the British Embassy Seoul; Ms. Ingrid Lamperstorfer, General Manager at Anton Paar Korea; and an additional distinguished panelist to be confirmed.
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Event date & time: 2025.3.24. 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Event host: Sunghwa Han, sunghwa@siwakorea.com
Venue: Heyground (Seongsu Branch) Skylounge, 8th Floor – 5 Ttukseom-ro 1na-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul / 헤이그라운드 성수 시작점 – 성동구 뚝섬로 1나길 5, 8F
Naver map: naver.me/xOCmI3hc
Nr of participants: 52, open for members and non-members
Ticket price: free
By attending this event, you consent to the use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA Coffee Morning (CoMo) – monthly morning mingle
2025-03-20 10:30 - 12:00 | The House 1932, 7 Mallijae-ro 35-gil, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
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, 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 casual Coffee Mornings (CoMo) are the perfect events for SIWA members and newcomers to come together, share a chat over a cup of coffee, hear about upcoming events, and get to know each other a bit better. Grab your coffee and come to our table where you’ll see familiar and new faces!

Event date & time: 2025.03.20. 10:30 am -12:00 pm

Event host: Ije Hunt (coordinator) / Sejung Jang (sejung@siwakorea.com)
Venue / meeting spot: The House 1932, 7 Mallijae-ro 35-gil, Jungnim-dong, Jung District, Seoul | 더하우스1932, 서울 중구 만리재로35길 7 (600m / 8-minute walk from Seoul stn. exit 15)

Naver map: naver.me/FtTEaz7q
Additional Information: There’s no fee for these events, you pay only for what you eat and drink. By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Book Club: "The Vegetarian" by Han Kang
2025-03-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Paul Bassett Hannam 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 용산구 한남대로 48, 서울, Korea, Republic of
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, while sometimes more passionate, heated, or full of laughter, yet they are always respectful towards each member and their opinion.
Join our groups and share your love for books and stories in a great community.

This month’s read is “The Vegetarian” by Han Kang (p.195)
If you want to plan ahead, next month’s book is “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus (p.400)

Event date & time: 2025.3.14. 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: Paul Bassett Hannam , 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 서울 용산구 한남대로 48
Naver map: naver.me/x3qL1MkV
Additional Information: BC events are exclusively for SIWA members.
Valet parking is available from 11:00 for those who come by car.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA Connect: International Women's Day - Solidarity in Action
2025-03-11 10:30 - 12:15 | Heyground Seoul Forest branch, Wangsimni-ro, 115, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Join us for an insightful and powerful discussion in honor of International Women’s Day 2025.
This event is spearheaded by The Gallery in collaboration with the Seoul International Women’s Association (SIWA), the American Women’s Club (AWC), and the British Association of Seoul (BASS). We are honored to welcome Ms. Alison Miriam Davidian, Special Representative to the UN Women Afghanistan Country Office, who will provide expert insights into the current situation and lived experiences of women and girls in Afghanistan. She will also highlight the critical efforts being made to support and empower them in the face of extraordinary challenges.
ABOUT UN WOMEN AFGHANISTAN
UN Women, operational in Afghanistan since 2002, is dedicated to promoting gender equality and empowering Afghan women across the nation. Through five main program areas, UN Women Afghanistan works closely with national women’s organizations to ensure critical support to women and girls, to amplify their voices, and to preserve space for them amidst one of the world’s worst gender crises. (More about UN Women at www.unwomen.org/en and blog.naver.com/unwomencoe)
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Event date & time: 2025.3.11. 10:30 am – 12:15 pm (the talk starts at 10:30 am, however, we encourage you to come already at 10:15 am for a cup of coffee and a chat.)
Event host: Sunghwa Han, sunghwa@siwakorea.com
Venue: Heyground Seoul Forest branch 10th floor – Wangsimni-ro, 115, Seongdong-gu, Seoul / 헤이그라운드 서울숲점 – 서울 성동구 왕십리로 115, 10층

Naver map: naver.me/xOCmI3hc
Nr of participants: 17
Ticket price: free
Additional Information: Coffee and pastries will be served at the event. By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.
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Note: We will continue to celebrate and accelerate action with an International Women’s Day Celebration & Panel Discussion on March 24th. The event will bring together panelists from diverse cultural and generational backgrounds for an open and lively discussion on gender equality and how men and women can work together to empower women. March 24 event will be open for both members and non-members, so if you couldn’t get a spot in this event due to limited space, we look forward to welcoming you at the next event on March 24!

Volunteering at the Soup Kitchen in Anna's House
2025-03-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
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 serving those in need. At Anna’s House they are committed to working for underprivileged people living on the streets, let them be homeless adults, runaway street kids or abandoned elderly.
Anna’s House offers food, clothes, and medicine to solve daily physiological needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunity, long-term shelter and safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help out with the cooking preparations in the Soup Kitchen.
Join us to give a helping hand every first or fourth Friday of the month.

Event date & time: 2025.3.7. 13:00 – 15:00
Venue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)
Naver map: naver.me/5TvisKZY
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Volunteering at the Soup Kitchen in Anna's House
2025-02-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
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 serving those in need. At Anna’s House they are committed to working for underprivileged people living on the streets, let them be homeless adults, runaway street kids or abandoned elderly.
Anna’s House offers food, clothes, and medicine to solve daily physiological needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunity, long-term shelter and safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help out with the cooking preparations in the Soup Kitchen.
Join us to give a helping hand every first or fourth Friday of the month.

Event date & time: 2025.2.28. 13:00 – 15:00
Venue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)
Naver map: naver.me/5TvisKZY
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA Korean Speaking Club
2025-02-26 10:30 - 12:00 | Cafe Promise, 강남구 봉은사로 113 지상1층, 서울, Korea, Republic of
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 buzzing life in the cities and the serene landscapes of the mountains and seaside.
Well no matter what brings you here, probably you have quickly noticed that some level of Korean language knowledge can be useful to get around in everyday life. Yet to acquire a foreign language is a hard skill to master, let that be Korean with its own alphabet, writing system and 7 verb paradigms and speech levels.
But no better way to take on that challenge than among friends, a supportive community and an attentive native instructor.
If you are familiar with Hangul symbols and reading goes okay, but you feel you could boost your speaking skills, come and join our K-Speaking meetings. We offer sessions every fourth Wednesday of the month which you can attend as your busy life allows.
We promise to keep it simple and fun with focus on daily topics that you can use to make your life easier in South Korea.

Level: any level
Participants will be grouped according to their level with native Korean. The aim is to have small groups with max 4-5 persons.
Event date & time: 2025.2.26. 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Event host: Michelle Seungjoo Han (SIWA Member & Coordinator)
Venue: Cafe Promise, Bonguensa-ro, Gangnam-gu // 카페프라미스, 서울 강남구 봉은사로 113, 지상1층
Naver map: naver.me/5HSEpf42
Nr of participants: 15
Ticket price for SIWA members: Free for SIWA members
Ticket price for NON-SIWA members: First trial session is free. Following sessions are 10,000 KRW/session. Cash-only event.
The payment of non-members goes to the SIWA social impact projects supporting local charities.
Additional information: This event is for SIWA members and their guests only!
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA Coffee Morning (CoMo) – monthly morning mingle
2025-02-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Sailer Yongsan, 105-dong, 17 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan District, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
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, 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 casual Coffee Mornings (CoMo) are the perfect events for SIWA members and newcomers to come together, share a chat over a cup of coffee, hear about upcoming events, and get to know each other a bit better. Grab your coffee and come to our table where you’ll see familiar and new faces!

Event date & time: 2025.02.20. 10:30-12:00
Event host: Ije Hunt (coordinator) / Sejung Jang (sejung@siwakorea.com)
Venue / meeting spot: Sailer, 105-dong 1st floor, 17 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan District, Seoul | 싸일러 용산, 서울 용산구 서빙고로 17 1층 12호 (4-minute walk from Sinyongsan stn. exit 2)

Naver map: naver.me/F889cmZK
Additional Information: There’s no fee for these events, you pay only for what you eat and drink. By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA Arts & Culture: Leeum Museum Tour
2025-02-18 10:30 | Leeum Museum of Art, 60-16 Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Join SIWA member Katrin Karl for a visit to Leeum Museum of Art.
The Leeum Museum of Art, located on the eastern end of Itaewon, is the wealthiest, best stocked and most talked-about private museum in Seoul, funded by the Samsung Foundation of Culture. It houses both Korean traditional arts and modern arts sections, as well as several national treasures. Museum 1 is designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta and Museum 2 is by French architect Jean Nouvel. In addition, Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas designed the Samsung Child Education & Culture Center.

Event date & time: 2025.2.18 / 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Event host: Katrin Karl, Coordinator: Sejung Jang (sejung@siwakorea.com)
Address: 60-16 Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul / 서울시 용산구 이태원로55길 60-16 (한남동)
By subway: 7-minute walk from Hangangjin station exit 1
By bus: 110A, 110B, 400, 405 – get off at bus stop ‘Hannam-dong Community Cervice Center’ / 한남동주민센터
Meeting spot: Ticket box at the museum at 10:30 am
Naver map: naver.me/G8s9Eb2Q
Nr of participants: 15 (The event is only open to SIWA members and their guests)
Ticket price: Free

Additional Information:

Exclusively for SIWA members and their guests.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Book Club: "E=mc2" by David Bodanis
2025-02-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Paul Bassett Hannam 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 용산구 한남대로 48, 서울, Korea, Republic of
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, while sometimes more passionate, heated, or full of laughter, yet they are always respectful towards each member and their opinion.
Join our groups and share your love for books and stories in a great community.

This month’s read is “E=mc2” by David Bodanis (p.352)
If you want to plan ahead, next month’s book is “The Vegetarian” by Han Kang (p.195)

Event date & time: 2025.2.14. 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: Paul Bassett Hannam , 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 서울 용산구 한남대로 48
Naver map: naver.me/x3qL1MkV
Additional Information: BC events are exclusively for SIWA members.
Valet parking is available from 11:00 for those who come by car.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Volunteering at the Soup Kitchen in Anna's House
2025-02-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
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 serving those in need. At Anna’s House they are committed to working for underprivileged people living on the streets, let them be homeless adults, runaway street kids or abandoned elderly.
Anna’s House offers food, clothes, and medicine to solve daily physiological needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunity, long-term shelter and safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help out with the cooking preparations in the Soup Kitchen.
Join us to give a helping hand every first or fourth Friday of the month.

Event date & time: 2025.2.7. 13:00 – 15:00
Venue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)
Naver map: naver.me/5TvisKZY
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Volunteering at the Soup Kitchen in Anna's House
2025-01-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
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 serving those in need. At Anna’s House they are committed to working for underprivileged people living on the streets, let them be homeless adults, runaway street kids or abandoned elderly.
Anna’s House offers food, clothes, and medicine to solve daily physiological needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunity, long-term shelter and safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help out with the cooking preparations in the Soup Kitchen.
Join us to give a helping hand every first or fourth Friday of the month.

Event date & time: 2025.1.24. 13:00 – 15:00
Venue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)
Naver map: naver.me/5TvisKZY
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA Korean Speaking Club
2025-01-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Cafe Promise, 강남구 봉은사로 113 지상1층, 서울, Korea, Republic of
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 buzzing life in the cities and the serene landscapes of the mountains and seaside.
Well no matter what brings you here, probably you have quickly noticed that some level of Korean language knowledge can be useful to get around in everyday life. Yet to acquire a foreign language is a hard skill to master, let that be Korean with its own alphabet, writing system and 7 verb paradigms and speech levels.
But no better way to take on that challenge than among friends, a supportive community and an attentive native instructor.
If you are familiar with Hangul symbols and reading goes okay, but you feel you could boost your speaking skills, come and join our K-Speaking meetings. We offer sessions every fourth Wednesday of the month which you can attend as your busy life allows.
We promise to keep it simple and fun with focus on daily topics that you can use to make your life easier in South Korea.

Level: any level
Participants will be grouped according to their level with native Korean. The aim is to have small groups with max 4-5 persons.
Event date & time: 2025.1.22. 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Event host: Michelle Seungjoo Han (SIWA Member & Coordinator)
Venue: Cafe Promise, Bonguensa-ro, Gangnam-gu // 카페프라미스, 서울 강남구 봉은사로 113, 지상1층
Naver map: naver.me/5HSEpf42
Nr of participants: 15
Ticket price for SIWA members: Free for SIWA members
Ticket price for NON-SIWA members: First trial session is free. Following sessions are 10,000 KRW/session. Cash-only event.
The payment of non-members goes to the SIWA social impact projects supporting local charities.
Additional information: This event is for SIWA members and their guests only!
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA Coffee Morning (CoMo) – monthly morning mingle
2025-01-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Standard Bread Seongsu, 37 Seongsui-ro 18-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
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, 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 casual Coffee Mornings (CoMo) are the perfect events for SIWA members and newcomers to come together, share a chat over a cup of coffee, hear about upcoming events, and get to know each other a bit better. Grab your coffee and come to our table where you’ll see familiar and new faces!

Event date & time: 2025.01.16. 11:00-12:30
Event host: Ije Hunt (coordinator) / Sejung Jang (sejung@siwakorea.com)
Venue / meeting spot: Standard Bread, Seongsu branch, 37 Seongsui-ro 18-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul | 스탠다드브레드 성수, 서울 성동구 성수이로18길 37 1층 (10-minute walk from Seongsu stn. exit 3)

Naver map: naver.me/xOxdjxa4
Additional Information: There’s no fee for these events, you pay only for what you eat and drink. By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Book Club: "Slow Journeys" by Gillian Souter
2025-01-10 11:00 - 12:30 | Paul Bassett Hannam 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 용산구 한남대로 48, 서울, Korea, Republic of
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, while sometimes more passionate, heated, or full of laughter, yet they are always respectful towards each member and their opinion.
Join our groups and share your love for books and stories in a great community.

This month’s read is “Slow Journeys” by Gillian Souter (p.244)
If you want to plan ahead, next month’s book is “E=mc2” by David Bodanis (p.352)

Event date & time: 2025.1.10. 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: Paul Bassett Hannam , 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 서울 용산구 한남대로 48
Naver map: naver.me/x3qL1MkV
Additional Information: BC events are exclusively for SIWA members.
Valet parking is available from 11:00 for those who come by car.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Volunteering at the Soup Kitchen in Anna's House
2024-12-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
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 serving those in need. At Anna’s House they are committed to working for underprivileged people living on the streets, let them be homeless adults, runaway street kids or abandoned elderly.
Anna’s House offers food, clothes, and medicine to solve daily physiological needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunity, long-term shelter and safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help out with the cooking preparations in the Soup Kitchen.
Join us to give a helping hand every first or fourth Friday of the month.

Event date & time: 2024.12.27. 13:00 – 15:00
Venue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)
Naver map: naver.me/5TvisKZY
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA Special Coffee Morning (CoMo)
2024-12-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Cafe Promise, 강남구 봉은사로 113 지상1층, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Invitation to SIWA’s End-of-Year CoMo: Music, Friendship, and Fundraiser
Join us for a heartwarming end-of-year gathering to enjoy music, friendship, and giving back to the community! This special event features delightful performances, including our guest singer Kathrin Müller, while fostering meaningful connections as we wrap up 2024 and celebrate SIWA’s community and the season of giving.

Making an Impact Together
SIWA will match all funds raised through ticket sales, doubling the impact of your contribution. All proceeds will be donated to one of SIWA’s partner charities, which will be announced during the event.
This event is generously sponsored by Cafe Promise, our valued partner in our mission to create inclusive and meaningful community experiences.
We look forward to seeing you on December 16th!

About Kathrin
Kathrin Mueller, a 27-year-old singer from Germany, discovered her passion for music at an early age. With 16 years of vocal and stage training, Kathrin excels in singing, acting, and musical interpretation. She performs widely across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, collaborating with bands and orchestras while mostly appearing as a soloist. Alongside her music career, Kathrin is pursuing a business education degree in Nuremberg.

Date: 16 December, 2024
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Feel free to stay longer to mingle after the program and enjoy delicious drinks and savory items, available for individual purchase from the cafe.
Venue: Terrace of Cafe Promise, Bonguensa-ro, Gangnam-gu // 카페프라미스, 서울 강남구 봉은사로 113, 지상1층
Near Sinnonhyeon station, exit 3. Parking is also available.
Naver map: naver.me/5HSEpf42
Dress code: Festive
Guest Singer: Kathrin Müller
Nr of participants: Limited to 20 attendees to ensure an intimate and enjoyable experience. Coffee Mornings are open for SIWA members and non-members.
Ticket price: 10,000 KRW (8 USD)
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION:
***Finishing registration through the website is only possible using Paypal and a non-Korean credit card.***
To reserve a spot using bank transfer from Korean bank account:
1) Email sejung@siwakorea.com (with your name & phone nr)
2) Transfer 10,000 ₩ (add your name in the description field)
KEB Hana Bank / 359-910024-03504 (account name: SIWA – 사단법인 서울국제여성협회)
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA Book Club - Movie Screening
2024-12-13 | Cinecube Gwanhwamun, Jongno District, Saemunan-ro, 68, B2 floor, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
To celebrate the year-end with SIWA Book Club, we will meet at Cinecube Gwanghwamun to watch a movie adaptation of “Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan.
The movie meeting will take place on December 13, but the exact time will be announced closer to the release.
Please pre-register below by 9 am, December 6th. After the screening time has been confirmed on December 6, we will contact everyone who pre-registered (by phone/email) to confirm their attendance.

Event date & time: 2024.12.13. TIME TO BE CONFIRMED ON DEC 6th
Event host: Sejung Jang sejung@siwakorea.com (010-5473-5551)
Venue / meeting spot: Cinecube Gwanghwamun / 씨네큐브광화문, 서울 종로구 새문안로 68, 지하2층
Naver map: naver.me/x3qL1MkV
Ticket price: Movie ticket will cost 8,000-10,000 ₩. Non-members pay an extra 10,000 ₩ towards SIWA’s Social Impact projects. All fees are paid after the exact time has been confirmed.
Additional Information: BC events are for members-only, but non-members can attend the movie gathering for an additional fee of 10,000 ₩.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA & Taiwha Cultural Discovery Volunteering Opportunity
2024-12-10 10:00 - 11:30
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. During the one-hour program, volunteers introduce and share diverse cultures from around the world with members of Taiwha Fountain House, all conducted in English.
Taiwha Fountain House provides a supportive community-based mental health rehabilitation program under the global Clubhouse International model. Clubhouse International oversees 320 local Clubhouses in more than 30 countries, offering individuals in recovery opportunities for friendship, employment, housing, education, and access to medical services within a nurturing and familial environment.
If you wish to volunteer for this enriching opportunity and share your cultural heritage, please contact Jean Kim, the event coordinator.
Event date & time: 2024.12.10 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Volunteer Coordinator: Jean Kim, jean@siwakorea.com
Venue: It is a 10-minute walk from Gongdeok station. (Jean will share detailed location information once the volunteers are confirmed. )
Nr of participants: 1

Additional Information: Exclusively for SIWA members.
Note: Volunteer hours will be logged through the official VMS platform (Volunteer Management System), enabling volunteers to receive certified documentation for their service.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Volunteering at the Soup Kitchen in Anna's House
2024-12-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
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 serving those in need. At Anna’s House they are committed to working for underprivileged people living on the streets, let them be homeless adults, runaway street kids or abandoned elderly.
Anna’s House offers food, clothes, and medicine to solve daily physiological needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunity, long-term shelter and safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help out with the cooking preparations in the Soup Kitchen.
Join us to give a helping hand every first or fourth Friday of the month.

Event date & time: 2024.12.06. 13:00 – 15:00
Venue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)
Naver map: naver.me/5TvisKZY
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA Korean Speaking Club
2024-11-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Cafe Promise, 강남구 봉은사로 113 지상1층, 서울, Korea, Republic of
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 buzzing life in the cities and the serene landscapes of the mountains and seaside.
Well no matter what brings you here, probably you have quickly noticed that some level of Korean language knowledge can be useful to get around in everyday life. Yet to acquire a foreign language is a hard skill to master, let that be Korean with its own alphabet, writing system and 7 verb paradigms and speech levels.
But no better way to take on that challenge than among friends, a supportive community and an attentive native instructor.
If you are familiar with Hangul symbols and reading goes okay, but you feel you could boost your speaking skills, come and join our K-Speaking meetings. We offer sessions every fourth Wednesday of the month which you can attend as your busy life allows.
We promise to keep it simple and fun with focus on daily topics that you can use to make your life easier in South Korea.

Level: any level
Participants will be grouped according to their level with native Korean. The aim is to have small groups with max 4-5 persons.
Event date & time: 2024.11.27. 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Event host: Michelle Seungjoo Han (SIWA Member & Coordinator)
Venue: Cafe Promise, Bonguensa-ro, Gangnam-gu // 카페프라미스, 서울 강남구 봉은사로 113, 지상1층
Naver map: naver.me/5HSEpf42
Nr of participants: 15
Ticket price for SIWA members: Free for SIWA members
Ticket price for NON-SIWA members: First trial session is free. Following sessions are 10,000 KRW/session. Cash-only event.
The payment of non-members goes to the SIWA social impact projects supporting local charities.
Additional information: This event is for SIWA members and their guests only!
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Volunteering at the Soup Kitchen in Anna's House
2024-11-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
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 serving those in need. At Anna’s House they are committed to working for underprivileged people living on the streets, let them be homeless adults, runaway street kids or abandoned elderly.
Anna’s House offers food, clothes, and medicine to solve daily physiological needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunity, long-term shelter and safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help out with the cooking preparations in the Soup Kitchen.
Join us to give a helping hand every first or fourth Friday of the month.

Event date & time: 2024.11.22. 13:00 – 15:00
Venue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)
Naver map: naver.me/5TvisKZY
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA Special Coffee Morning (CoMo)
2024-11-21 11:00 - 12:30 | Heyground Seoul Forest branch, Wangsimni-ro, 115, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
The Austrian Embassy, in collaboration with SIWA, will host the impactful “Orange the World” campaign during our Coffee Morning. Ambassador Dr. Wolfgang Angerholzer will deliver an introduction and share valuable insights regarding the “Orange the World” initiative, launched by the United Nations in 2015 to address violence against women and girls worldwide.
At the event, attendees will also enjoy “Orange the World”-themed goodies and snacks, courtesy of the Austrian Embassy, adding a vibrant touch to this meaningful event.
This is a unique and enlightening experience you won’t want to miss! Please mark your calendars.

Date: 21 November, 2024
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: Heyground Seongsu Branch, Skylounge (8th floor – rooftop), 5 Ttukseom-ro 1na-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul / 서울 성동구 뚝섬로1나길 5
Naver map: naver.me/xOCmI3hc
Guest Speaker: Ambassador Dr. Wolfgang Angerholzer, the Austrian Embassy in Seoul
Nr of participants: 40 (both SIWA members and non-members are welcome). Please RSVP by November 17 (midnight).
Ticket price: Free
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA Hike: Ansan Trails Exploration
2024-11-12 09:50 - 12:30 | Dongnimmun Arch, 941 Hyeonjeo-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Join SIWA member Mandy Irvine for an easy, beginner-friendly hike on Ansan.
We will start at Dongnimmun Arch and hike to Ansan Peak. We will continue to Yonsei University to see the fall foliage in the beautiful historical grounds.
We can enjoy lunch together afterwards, or you can head home by taxi or use the nearest bus or metro line at Sinchon.
What you should bring:

Drinking water
Supportive footwear with a good grip

Event date & time: 2024.11.12. 9:50 am – 12:30 pm

Venue: We will meet 9:50 am at Dongnimmun Arch – 200 meters from Dongnimmun stn. exit 4.
941 Hyeonjeo-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
Naver map: naver.me/xrPzIPC1
Event host: Sejung Jang, sejung@siwakorea.com / Mandy Irvine
Nr of participants: 10
Fee:

Free for SIWA members and their guests
10,000 KRW for non-members (used for SIWA’s social impact programs)

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Non-member registration:
RSVP through the website and transfer 10,000 KRW to the following account latest the following day:

Bank Name: Hana Bank (하나은행)
Bank Account #: 359-910024-03504
Account Name: SIWA (사단법인 서울국제여성협회)
Description: *your name*_Hike

By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

K-Art & Culture: Visit to the War and Women's Human Rights Museum
2024-11-08 11:00 - 13:00
Mangwon-dong is a vibrant neighborhood in the Mapo-gu district of Seoul, known for its unique blend of traditional markets, trendy cafes, and cultural spots.
Before exploring the neighborhood cafes, we will visit a small but memorable museum, the War and Women’s Human Rights Museum. This significant cultural and historical institution is dedicated to raising awareness about the atrocities committed against women during wartime, particularly focusing on the experiences of “comfort women” during World War II.
The War and Women’s Human Rights Museum strives to create a better world for future generations by raising awareness of past history and memory through various exhibitions and educational programs. We will take part in an educational learning program before exploring the museum to understand in-depth the dark side of history.
After our visit to the museum, for those who want to explore Mangwon-dong, we will explore the unique neighborhood and enjoy a delightful lunch experience.
Event date & time: 2024.11.08 / 11:00 – 13:00
Event host: Jean Kim, jean@siwakorea.com
Address: 20, World Cup buk-ro 11-gil, Mapo-gu
Meeting spot:
Walk together: Mangwon Station, Line 6, at 10:35 AM. 15 minute walk.
Arrive Directly: Hongdae Station Exit 1 → Bus 7711, 7016, 7737 → Gyeongseong High School intersection
*Parking lots are not provided.
Naver map: naver.me/xXPMN5TM
Nr of participants: 15 (The event is only open to SIWA members and their guests)
Ticket price:

Museum admission fee: 5,000 KRW. Paid individually at the museum.

Additional Information:

Exclusively for SIWA members and their guests.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.
