Events

Dongdaemun Market is one of Seoul’s most popular shopping districts but there are many more things to see in this part of the capital city, such as the area around the iconic Dongdaemun Design Plaza and the ancient Dongdaemun Gate and fortress hill. Our tour will start at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), a major urban […]

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

Our  Monthly Book Club comes together on the second Friday of each month for an engaging conversation among the 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 […]

We invite you to SIWA Connect, our vibrant community initiative, where we celebrate diversity and inclusivity by facilitating engaging and meaningful discussions on various topics. We are excited to partner with the Itaewon Global Village Center (IGVC) and Gangnam Global Village Center (GGVY) for this bi-monthly forum.  Please join us on an enriching cultural journey […]

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

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 […]

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

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

Our  Monthly Book Club comes together on the second Friday of each month for an engaging conversation among the 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 […]

SIWA’s 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is coming on March 14th. Please join us as we reflect on the achievements of the past membership year and celebrate the success of our vibrant community-building events and collaborative social impact initiatives. These endeavors have been made possible through the unwavering support of our members and collaborators. We […]

Visit to Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Museum We will begin the tour by visiting the Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Museum was established to preserve and pass on the history and knowledge of traditional Korean medicine. The museum is located across from the Seoul Yangnyeong Market, one of the most famous oriental medicine markets in Korea. […]