Volunteering at Anna's House 2026-05-22
2026-05-22 13:00 - 15:00 (Asia/Seoul) | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Spend a meaningful afternoon in the kitchen at Anna’s House. Volunteers help prepare and serve 500+ warm meals each day for neighbors experiencing homelessness, including vulnerable youth. This hands-on opportunity is available on the first and fourth Friday of every month.
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. The team at Anna’s House is committed to working with underprivileged people living on the streets, whether they are homeless adults, runaway street children or abandoned elderly people.
Anna’s House offers food, clothing, and medicine to meet daily physical needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunities, long-term shelter, and a safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help with the cooking preparations in the soup kitchen.
*Please note that there is no designated coordinator for the event on the day, so feel free to take initiative, offer support where needed, and enjoy being an active part of the experience.*

Event date & time: 2026-05-22, 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
Arrival instructions: When you arrive at Anna’s House, please go down to B1 and introduce yourself in the kitchen by saying you’re from SIWA. The team will know you’re a volunteer and will guide you from there.

Share your event photos! Email socialmedia@siwakorea.com to possibly be featured in our monthly recaps and on our social media channels.

SIWA Korean Speaking Club - 2026 May
2026-05-28 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 speaker.
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 Thursday 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.
If you are fluent in Korean, please come to meet new friends and share in a language and cultural exchange.
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: 2026 May 28 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
Number 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.
Registration open: May 11 – May 27.
Email contact@siwakorea.com with questions or to update your RSVP.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA Volunteering: Women For Girls Sewing Project
2026-05-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Heyground (Seongsu Branch), 5, Ttukseom-ro 1na-gil, 6th Floor, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
SIWA Collective Volunteering: Women for Girls Sewing Project
Sew with purpose. Support with care.
As part of SIWA’s Volunteering Series, we invite our members and their guests to take part in a meaningful, hands-on initiative supporting girls’ health, dignity, and education through World Vision Korea’s Basic for Girls campaign.
Guided by SIWA’s core mission to create both local and global impact through meaningful and sustainable initiatives, we are also collaborating with our impact partner, Green Climate Fund (GCF) Women. Through this collective volunteering effort, we hope to empower girls and women in marginalized communities around the world.
In this session, participants will sew reusable menstrual pad kits to be distributed to girls in need in Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia—helping them stay in school and manage their health with dignity.
This event is more than a volunteer activity—it is an opportunity to contribute to a global effort that supports women and girls through care, empathy, and collective action.
No prior sewing experience required.
Event Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Project Facilitator: Aya Dela Cruz, Social Media Coordinator & Collaborator (SIWA) | cassandra.dlcrz@gmail.com
Venue: Heyground Seongsu Branch, 6th Floor (C6-30), 5 Ttukseom-ro 1na-gil, Seongdong-gu (헤이그라운드 성수 시작점 – 성동구 뚝섬로 1나길 5, 6층 30인실)
Naver Map: naver.me/xOCmI3hc
Number of participants: up to 30
Participation fee: ₩20,000 (cost of one menstrual pad kit) *Each kit you create will be donated through the Basic for Girls campaign, including packaging, postage, and educational support.
How to register (choose one option):

If you have a Korean bank account, please complete your registration using this Google form: https://forms.gle/Wenwo5wX5Bj1yszd9
Make a bank transfer:
Account name: SIWA (사단법인 서울국제여성협회)
Bank name: Hana Bank
Bank account #: 359-910024-03504
Description: *your name*

If you’re using a non-Korean credit card / PayPal account, select “Get Tickets” below to complete your registration. Please note that PayPal does not accept Korean credit cards.

Registration closes: Friday, May 15
By attending this event, you consent to the use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.
Questions email: contact@siwakorea.com

SIWA Coffee Morning (CoMo) – 2026 June
2026-06-04 11:00 - 12:30 | First Coffee Lab Gangnam 퍼스트커피랩, 39, Bongeunsa-ro 6-gil, gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06128, Korea, Republic of
Sometimes you just need a SIWA Coffee Morning (CoMo) meetup to brighten your day.
Connect with members and newcomers, hear what’s coming up, and enjoy a relaxed chat over coffee or tea. Grab a drink and look for our table—you’ll see familiar and new face.
Whether you’re a member or not, it’s a friendly way to learn about SIWA and meet new friends.
Event date & time: Thursday, 2026 June 4 at 11:00 am -12:30 pm
Venue / meeting spot: FIRST COFFEE LAB GANGNAM 퍼스트커피랩
Gangnam-gu Yeoksam-dong 618-18. 서울 강남구 봉은사로6길 39 1층. 찾아가는길
An 8 minute walk from Sinnonhyeon exit #6. 신논현역 6번 출구 도보 400m 입니다.

Naver map: https://naver.me/GQGY6ERL
Number of participants: 15. Members and their guests receive priority, and non-members are welcome to join once on a trial basis. Loved the experience? We’d be delighted to welcome you as a member!
Cost: Free to attend – just pay for your own cafe order.
Registration Ends at midnight before the event.
Email contact@siwakorea.com with questions or to update your RSVP.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Volunteering at Anna's House 2026 June 5
2026-06-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Spend a meaningful afternoon in the kitchen at Anna’s House. Volunteers help prepare and serve 500+ warm meals each day for neighbors experiencing homelessness, including vulnerable youth. This hands-on opportunity is available on the first and fourth Friday of every month.
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. The team at Anna’s House is committed to working with underprivileged people living on the streets, whether they are homeless adults, runaway street children or abandoned elderly people.
Anna’s House offers food, clothing, and medicine to meet daily physical needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunities, long-term shelter, and a safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help with the cooking preparations in the soup kitchen.
*Please note that there is no designated coordinator for the event on the day, so feel free to take initiative, offer support where needed, and enjoy being an active part of the experience.*

Event date & time: 2026-06-5, 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
Arrival instructions: When you arrive at Anna’s House, please go down to B1 and introduce yourself in the kitchen by saying you’re from SIWA. The team will know you’re a volunteer and will guide you from there.

Share your event photos! Email socialmedia@siwakorea.com to possibly be featured in our monthly recaps and on our social media channels.

Book Club: “Journey By Moonlight” by Antal Szerb
2026-06-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Paul Bassett Hannam 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 용산구 한남대로 48, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Join our 2026 June book club as we read Journey By Moonlight by Antal Szerb (1937, 304 pages).
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.

Event date & time: 2026 June 12 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: Paul Bassett Hannam , 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 서울 용산구 한남대로 48.
We will meet on the 4th floor. (Valet parking is available from 11:00 for those who come by car.)
Naver map: naver.me/x3qL1MkV
Next month’s book selection: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden.
Book Club events are exclusively for registered SIWA members.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA Arts & Culture: Korean Artist Yoo Young Kuk Exhibition
2026-06-17 10:40 - 12:30 | Seoul Museum of Art – Seosomun Main Branch, 61 Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, 04515, Korea, Republic of
Explore Korean Abstract Art: Yoo Young Kuk Exhibition – A Mountain Within Me
Join fellow SIWA members and their guests for an exclusive cultural morning exploring the vibrant world of Yoo Young Kuk, a pioneer of Korean abstract art. Known for his bold colors and geometric shapes, his work beautifully captures the essence of nature, particularly the majestic Korean mountains.This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the SIWA community, enjoy world-class art, and chat with fellow members. For those interested, we can gather for coffee nearby after the exhibition concludes.

Event date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Time: 10:40 AM – 12:30 PM
Event coordinator: Kyounghwa Yang
Contact: Sejung Jang, sejung@siwakorea.com
Venue: Seoul Musem of Art, 61 Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu / 서울시립미술관, 서울 중구 덕수궁길 61
Meeting location:We will meet in front of the ticket desk on the 1st floor of the SeMA Seosomun Main Branch and enter together.
Naver map: https://naver.me/GJZZQpBn
Number of participants: 15, SIWA members and their guests
Admission: Free
Registration ends: the day before the event at 7 pm

Questions or to change your RSVP, email: contact@siwakorea.com
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA Arts & Culture: Film Screening JSA & Discussion
2026-06-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Chillin the Cinema Yongsan (칠인더시네마 용산), 305-5 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, 04048, Korea, Republic of
SIWA Film Screening:
JSA – Joint Security Area
Join SIWA for a special screening of the acclaimed Korean film Joint Security Area, followed by a relaxed and engaging post-film discussion led by Yana Roessl.
Set in the tense atmosphere of the Korean DMZ, JSA explores friendship, division, and humanity across borders. Widely regarded as one of Korea’s most iconic modern films, it offers a powerful glimpse into Korean history and identity while opening meaningful conversations about reconciliation and perspective.
📍 Event Details

Date: Thursday, June 18th
Time: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Venue: Chillin the Cinema Yongsan

[네이버지도]
칠인더시네마 용산
서울 용산구 회나무로 13 지하1층
https://naver.me/FEg3SGmZ
Language: Korean with English subtitles
Included: Post-screening discussion with Yana
Ticket: 20,000 KRW
Payment: Cash or bank transfer on site
Host – Yana Roessl
Number of participants: 13, exclusively for SIWA members
Registration ends: June 16
Feel free to bring your favorite drink or snacks to enjoy during the movie! 🍿🥤
Whether you have watched JSA before or are discovering it for the first time, this will be a wonderful opportunity to enjoy Korean cinema together and share thoughts in an open and friendly atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you there! 🎞️

Additional Information:
Parking – Public Parking is available @ 이태원2동 공영 주차장
[네이버지도]
이태원2동 공영 주차장
서울 용산구 회나무로 55
https://naver.me/FQuy4G4k
Email contact@siwakorea.com with questions or to update your RSVP.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA & Taiwha Cultural Discovery Volunteering Opportunity
2026-06-22 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 Neha Dhondve, the event coordinator.
Event date & time: 2026.6.22, 10:00 – 11:30 am
Volunteer Coordinator: Neha Bhondve, Taiwha@siwakorea.com
Venue: It is a 10-minute walk from Gongdeok station. (Neha will share detailed location information once the volunteers are confirmed.)
Number of participants: 1

Additional Information: For SIWA members and their guests only

Note: Volunteer hours can 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.

SIWA Korean Speaking Club - 2026 June
2026-06-25 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 speaker.
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 Thursday 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.
If you are fluent in Korean, please come to meet new friends and share in a language and cultural exchange.
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: 2026 June 25 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
Number 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.
Registration Open: June 1-24
Email contact@siwakorea.com with questions or to update your RSVP.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Volunteering at Anna's House 2026 June 26
2026-06-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Spend a meaningful afternoon in the kitchen at Anna’s House. Volunteers help prepare and serve 500+ warm meals each day for neighbors experiencing homelessness, including vulnerable youth. This hands-on opportunity is available on the first and fourth Friday of every month.
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. The team at Anna’s House is committed to working with underprivileged people living on the streets, whether they are homeless adults, runaway street children or abandoned elderly people.
Anna’s House offers food, clothing, and medicine to meet daily physical needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunities, long-term shelter, and a safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help with the cooking preparations in the soup kitchen.
*Please note that there is no designated coordinator for the event on the day, so feel free to take initiative, offer support where needed, and enjoy being an active part of the experience.*

Event date & time: 2026-06-26, 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
Arrival instructions: When you arrive at Anna’s House, please go down to B1 and introduce yourself in the kitchen by saying you’re from SIWA. The team will know you’re a volunteer and will guide you from there.

Share your event photos! Email socialmedia@siwakorea.com to possibly be featured in our monthly recaps and on our social media channels.

SIWA Coffee Morning (CoMo) – 2026 July
2026-07-01 11:00 - 12:30 | Not Bad Coffee 낫배드커피 한남, 744-19 Hannam-dong, Yongsan District, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Sometimes you just need a SIWA Coffee Morning (CoMo) meetup to brighten your day.
Connect with members and newcomers, hear what’s coming up, and enjoy a relaxed chat over coffee or tea. Grab a drink and look for our table—you’ll see familiar and new face.
Whether you’re a member or not, it’s a friendly way to learn about SIWA and meet new friends.
Event date & time: Wednesday, 2026 July 1 at 11:00 am -12:30 pm
Venue / meeting spot: NOT BAD COFFEE 낫배드커피 한남
744-19 Hannam-dong, Yongsan District. 서울 용산구 한남동 744-19복사.
Located 8 minute walk from Exit 1 of Hangangjin Station and Exit 2 of Itaewon Station on Line 6.

Naver map: https://naver.me/xy7bk06m
Number of participants: 15. Members and their guests receive priority, and non-members are welcome to join once on a trial basis. Loved the experience? We’d be delighted to welcome you as a member!
Cost: Free to attend – just pay for your own cafe order.
Registration Ends at midnight before the event.
Email contact@siwakorea.com with questions or to update your RSVP.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Volunteering at Anna's House 2026 July 3
2026-07-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Spend a meaningful afternoon in the kitchen at Anna’s House. Volunteers help prepare and serve 500+ warm meals each day for neighbors experiencing homelessness, including vulnerable youth. This hands-on opportunity is available on the first and fourth Friday of every month.
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. The team at Anna’s House is committed to working with underprivileged people living on the streets, whether they are homeless adults, runaway street children or abandoned elderly people.
Anna’s House offers food, clothing, and medicine to meet daily physical needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunities, long-term shelter, and a safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help with the cooking preparations in the soup kitchen.
*Please note that there is no designated coordinator for the event on the day, so feel free to take initiative, offer support where needed, and enjoy being an active part of the experience.*

Event date & time: 2026-07-3, 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
Arrival instructions: When you arrive at Anna’s House, please go down to B1 and introduce yourself in the kitchen by saying you’re from SIWA. The team will know you’re a volunteer and will guide you from there.

Share your event photos! Email socialmedia@siwakorea.com to possibly be featured in our monthly recaps and on our social media channels.

Book Club: “The Housemaid” by Freida McFadden
2026-07-10 11:00 - 12:30 | Paul Bassett Hannam 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 용산구 한남대로 48, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Join our 2026 July book club as we read The Housemaid by Freida McFadden (2022, 336 pages).
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.

Event date & time: 2026 July 10 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: Paul Bassett Hannam , 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 서울 용산구 한남대로 48.
We will meet on the 4th floor. (Valet parking is available from 11:00 for those who come by car.)
Naver map: naver.me/x3qL1MkV
Next month’s book selection: Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders.
Book Club events are exclusively for registered SIWA members.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Parents & Tots Together: July 2026
2026-07-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Hillside Apartment, 한남대로36길 54, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Parents & Tots Together is a warm and welcoming space where families connect, share, and grow together. This monthly gathering offers parents and caregivers the opportunity to build friendships, exchange helpful parenting information, and enjoy meaningful cross-cultural connections in a friendly community setting.
Children will enjoy free play time under the supervision of their parents or caregivers. Families are welcome to share snacks, toys, childcare tips, and insights on family life in Korea.
This program is designed for families who actively engage in international and multicultural exchange. Participation is reserved for SIWA members, their families, and registered guests who are comfortable communicating in a primarily English-speaking setting.
Community Guidelines
To help us maintain a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for every family, we kindly ask all participants to follow these guidelines:

Please supervise your child at all times during the gathering.
Please encourage children to share toys and snacks with kindness and respect.
For the safety and protection of all children, please do not take photos or videos without the explicit permission of the child’s parent or guardian.
To help keep the space clean and welcoming for everyone, please bring a trash bag and take all trash with you or dispose of it properly after the gathering.

Thank you for helping us create a warm, safe, and caring community for our children and families.
Event Details
Date & Time: Sunday, July 12, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Venue: Hannam Hillside Apartment Clubhouse, inside playroom (54 Hannam-daero 36-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul) /
힐사이드아파트 (서울 용산구 한남대로36길 54)
Meeting Location: 2nd floor in the clubhouse building
Naver Map: https://naver.me/GBvdX5zs
Event Host: Satoko Mitoma, Parents & Tots Coordinator | 010-9422-4873
Number of Participants: Limited to 10 families; registered SIWA members, their families, and registered guests only
Fee: Free; pre-registration required
What to Bring: Food, drinks, reusable water bottle, and trash bag
Registration Deadline: July 10 at midnight
*By attending this event, you consent to the use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA Arts & Culture: July Onggi Concert
2026-07-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Gwangmudae, 서울특별시 종로구 종로 272 동대문종합시장 신관(N동 9층), Seoul, Korea, Republic of
SIWA exclusive Cultural Experience- July Onggi Concert

We are delighted to invite SIWA members, their families, and friends to an exclusive SIWA private session of the July Onggi Concert.

The July Onggi Concert is an immersive Korean traditional music performance that combines the beauty of pansori with authentic Korean cultural experiences.
Held at Gwangmudae in Dongdaemun, Seoul, this intimate performance is designed especially for international audiences. An English-speaking docent will introduce the stories behind the performance, making it easy to appreciate the music and its cultural significance.
Following the concert, guests will have the opportunity to experience traditional Korean instruments, meet the performers, and enjoy Korea’s warm hospitality in a unique cultural setting.

📌Date: July 16, Thursday, 2026, at 4:00 PM

📌Venue: Art Creation Studio Maru (Gwangmudae), 9F, Dongdaemun Shopping Complex New Wing (Building N). A 5-minute walk from Dongdaemun Station (Lines 1·4), Exit 9.

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[네이버지도]
광무대
서울 종로구 종로 272 9층 광무대
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📌Duration: Approximately 2 hours

📌Admission: Complimentary (regular ticket value: approximately $100/person)

📌 Traditional Korean drinks and refreshments

– Contact : Sejung Jang, sejung@siwakorea.com

– The registration is currently full. Please sign up for the waiting list if space becomes available.

– The number of participants : 30, SIWA members, family and friends.

📌 To register please complete this form: https://forms.gle/LBswJMzrQ5RRsnibA

Email contact@siwakorea.com with questions or to update your RSVP.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Volunteering at Anna's House 2026 July 24
2026-07-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Spend a meaningful afternoon in the kitchen at Anna’s House. Volunteers help prepare and serve 500+ warm meals each day for neighbors experiencing homelessness, including vulnerable youth. This hands-on opportunity is available on the first and fourth Friday of every month.
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. The team at Anna’s House is committed to working with underprivileged people living on the streets, whether they are homeless adults, runaway street children or abandoned elderly people.
Anna’s House offers food, clothing, and medicine to meet daily physical needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunities, long-term shelter, and a safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help with the cooking preparations in the soup kitchen.
*Please note that there is no designated coordinator for the event on the day, so feel free to take initiative, offer support where needed, and enjoy being an active part of the experience.*

Event date & time: 2026-07-24, 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
Arrival instructions: When you arrive at Anna’s House, please go down to B1 and introduce yourself in the kitchen by saying you’re from SIWA. The team will know you’re a volunteer and will guide you from there.

Share your event photos! Email socialmedia@siwakorea.com to possibly be featured in our monthly recaps and on our social media channels.

Volunteering at Anna's House 2026 August 7
2026-08-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Spend a meaningful afternoon in the kitchen at Anna’s House. Volunteers help prepare and serve 500+ warm meals each day for neighbors experiencing homelessness, including vulnerable youth. This hands-on opportunity is available on the first and fourth Friday of every month.
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. The team at Anna’s House is committed to working with underprivileged people living on the streets, whether they are homeless adults, runaway street children or abandoned elderly people.
Anna’s House offers food, clothing, and medicine to meet daily physical needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunities, long-term shelter, and a safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help with the cooking preparations in the soup kitchen.
*Please note that there is no designated coordinator for the event on the day, so feel free to take initiative, offer support where needed, and enjoy being an active part of the experience.*

Event date & time: 2026-08-07, 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
Arrival instructions: When you arrive at Anna’s House, please go down to B1 and introduce yourself in the kitchen by saying you’re from SIWA. The team will know you’re a volunteer and will guide you from there.

Share your event photos! Email socialmedia@siwakorea.com to possibly be featured in our monthly recaps and on our social media channels.

Book Club: “Lincoln in the Bardo” by George Saunders
2026-08-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Paul Bassett Hannam 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 용산구 한남대로 48, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Join our 2026 August book club as we read Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders (2018, 368 pages).
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.

Event date & time: 2026 Aug 14 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: Paul Bassett Hannam , 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 서울 용산구 한남대로 48.
We will meet on the 4th floor. (Valet parking is available from 11:00 for those who come by car.)
Naver map: naver.me/x3qL1MkV
Next month’s book selection: The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Phillipp Sendker.
Book Club events are exclusively for registered SIWA members.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Volunteering at Anna's House 2026 August 28
2026-08-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Spend a meaningful afternoon in the kitchen at Anna’s House. Volunteers help prepare and serve 500+ warm meals each day for neighbors experiencing homelessness, including vulnerable youth. This hands-on opportunity is available on the first and fourth Friday of every month.
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. The team at Anna’s House is committed to working with underprivileged people living on the streets, whether they are homeless adults, runaway street children or abandoned elderly people.
Anna’s House offers food, clothing, and medicine to meet daily physical needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunities, long-term shelter, and a safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help with the cooking preparations in the soup kitchen.
*Please note that there is no designated coordinator for the event on the day, so feel free to take initiative, offer support where needed, and enjoy being an active part of the experience.*

Event date & time: 2026-08-28, 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
Arrival instructions: When you arrive at Anna’s House, please go down to B1 and introduce yourself in the kitchen by saying you’re from SIWA. The team will know you’re a volunteer and will guide you from there.

Share your event photos! Email socialmedia@siwakorea.com to possibly be featured in our monthly recaps and on our social media channels.

Volunteering at Anna's House 2026 September 4
2026-09-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Spend a meaningful afternoon in the kitchen at Anna’s House. Volunteers help prepare and serve 500+ warm meals each day for neighbors experiencing homelessness, including vulnerable youth. This hands-on opportunity is available on the first and fourth Friday of every month.
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. The team at Anna’s House is committed to working with underprivileged people living on the streets, whether they are homeless adults, runaway street children or abandoned elderly people.
Anna’s House offers food, clothing, and medicine to meet daily physical needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunities, long-term shelter, and a safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help with the cooking preparations in the soup kitchen.
*Please note that there is no designated coordinator for the event on the day, so feel free to take initiative, offer support where needed, and enjoy being an active part of the experience.*

Event date & time: 2026-09-04, 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
Arrival instructions: When you arrive at Anna’s House, please go down to B1 and introduce yourself in the kitchen by saying you’re from SIWA. The team will know you’re a volunteer and will guide you from there.

Share your event photos! Email socialmedia@siwakorea.com to possibly be featured in our monthly recaps and on our social media channels.

Book Club: “Art of Hearing Heartbeats” by Jan-Phillipp Sendker
2026-09-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Paul Bassett Hannam 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 용산구 한남대로 48, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Join our 2026 September book club as we read The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Phillipp Sendker (2012, 352 pages).
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.

Event date & time: 2026 September 11 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: Paul Bassett Hannam , 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 서울 용산구 한남대로 48.
We will meet on the 4th floor. (Valet parking is available from 11:00 for those who come by car.)
Naver map: naver.me/x3qL1MkV
Next month’s book selection: Orbital by Samaantha Harvey.
Book Club events are exclusively for registered SIWA members.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Book Club: “Orbital” by Samantha Harvey
2026-10-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Paul Bassett Hannam 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 용산구 한남대로 48, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Join our 2026 October book club as we read Orbital by Samantha Harvey (2023, 224 pages).
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.

Event date & time: 2026 October 16 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
(We are meeting on the 3rd Friday in October because October 9 is a holiday.)
Venue: Paul Bassett Hannam , 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 서울 용산구 한남대로 48.
We will meet on the 4th floor. (Valet parking is available from 11:00 for those who come by car.)
Naver map: naver.me/x3qL1MkV
Next month’s book selection: We will meet to plan for the 2027 reading selections.
Book Club events are exclusively for registered SIWA members.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Volunteering at Anna's House 2026 October 23
2026-10-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Spend a meaningful afternoon in the kitchen at Anna’s House. Volunteers help prepare and serve 500+ warm meals each day for neighbors experiencing homelessness, including vulnerable youth. This hands-on opportunity is available on the first and fourth Friday of every month.
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. The team at Anna’s House is committed to working with underprivileged people living on the streets, whether they are homeless adults, runaway street children or abandoned elderly people.
Anna’s House offers food, clothing, and medicine to meet daily physical needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunities, long-term shelter, and a safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help with the cooking preparations in the soup kitchen.
*Please note that there is no designated coordinator for the event on the day, so feel free to take initiative, offer support where needed, and enjoy being an active part of the experience.*

Event date & time: 2026-10-23, 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
Arrival instructions: When you arrive at Anna’s House, please go down to B1 and introduce yourself in the kitchen by saying you’re from SIWA. The team will know you’re a volunteer and will guide you from there.

Share your event photos! Email socialmedia@siwakorea.com to possibly be featured in our monthly recaps and on our social media channels.

Volunteering at Anna's House 2026 November 6
2026-11-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Spend a meaningful afternoon in the kitchen at Anna’s House. Volunteers help prepare and serve 500+ warm meals each day for neighbors experiencing homelessness, including vulnerable youth. This hands-on opportunity is available on the first and fourth Friday of every month.
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. The team at Anna’s House is committed to working with underprivileged people living on the streets, whether they are homeless adults, runaway street children or abandoned elderly people.
Anna’s House offers food, clothing, and medicine to meet daily physical needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunities, long-term shelter, and a safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help with the cooking preparations in the soup kitchen.
*Please note that there is no designated coordinator for the event on the day, so feel free to take initiative, offer support where needed, and enjoy being an active part of the experience.*

Event date & time: 2026-11-06, 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
Arrival instructions: When you arrive at Anna’s House, please go down to B1 and introduce yourself in the kitchen by saying you’re from SIWA. The team will know you’re a volunteer and will guide you from there.

Share your event photos! Email socialmedia@siwakorea.com to possibly be featured in our monthly recaps and on our social media channels.

Book Club: 2027 Planning Meeting
2026-11-13 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.
We will decide our reading list for next year at this meeting.
Event date & time: 2026 November 13 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: Paul Bassett Hannam , 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 서울 용산구 한남대로 48.
We will meet on the 4th floor. (Valet parking is available from 11:00 for those who come by car.)
Naver map: naver.me/x3qL1MkV
Next month’s book selection: We will publish the 2026 December book selection after this meeting.
Book Club events are exclusively for registered SIWA members.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Volunteering at Anna's House 2026 November 27
2026-11-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Spend a meaningful afternoon in the kitchen at Anna’s House. Volunteers help prepare and serve 500+ warm meals each day for neighbors experiencing homelessness, including vulnerable youth. This hands-on opportunity is available on the first and fourth Friday of every month.
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. The team at Anna’s House is committed to working with underprivileged people living on the streets, whether they are homeless adults, runaway street children or abandoned elderly people.
Anna’s House offers food, clothing, and medicine to meet daily physical needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunities, long-term shelter, and a safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help with the cooking preparations in the soup kitchen.
*Please note that there is no designated coordinator for the event on the day, so feel free to take initiative, offer support where needed, and enjoy being an active part of the experience.*

Event date & time: 2026-11-27, 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
Arrival instructions: When you arrive at Anna’s House, please go down to B1 and introduce yourself in the kitchen by saying you’re from SIWA. The team will know you’re a volunteer and will guide you from there.

Share your event photos! Email socialmedia@siwakorea.com to possibly be featured in our monthly recaps and on our social media channels.

Volunteering at Anna's House 2026 December 4
2026-12-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Spend a meaningful afternoon in the kitchen at Anna’s House. Volunteers help prepare and serve 500+ warm meals each day for neighbors experiencing homelessness, including vulnerable youth. This hands-on opportunity is available on the first and fourth Friday of every month.
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. The team at Anna’s House is committed to working with underprivileged people living on the streets, whether they are homeless adults, runaway street children or abandoned elderly people.
Anna’s House offers food, clothing, and medicine to meet daily physical needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunities, long-term shelter, and a safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help with the cooking preparations in the soup kitchen.
*Please note that there is no designated coordinator for the event on the day, so feel free to take initiative, offer support where needed, and enjoy being an active part of the experience.*

Event date & time: 2026-12-4, 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
Arrival instructions: When you arrive at Anna’s House, please go down to B1 and introduce yourself in the kitchen by saying you’re from SIWA. The team will know you’re a volunteer and will guide you from there.

Share your event photos! Email socialmedia@siwakorea.com to possibly be featured in our monthly recaps and on our social media channels.
