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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20240202T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20240202T150000
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SUMMARY:Volunteering opportunity at the Soup Kitchen in ANNA’S HOUSE
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nANNA’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 they are committed to work for underprivileged people living on the streets\, let them be homeless adults\, runaway street kids or abandoned elderly.  \nAnna’s House offers food\, clothes\, medicine to solve daily physiological needs\, while also providing legal\, psychological counseling\, work opportunity\, long term shelter and safe space. \nSIWA volunteers can help out with the cooking preparations in the Soup Kitchen. \nJoin us to give a helping hand every first or fourth Friday of the month. \n  \nEvent date & time: 2024.02.02. 13:00 – 15:00  \nVenue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro\, Jungwon-gu\, Seongnam-si\, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28) \nNaver map: https://naver.me/5TvisKZY  \n 
URL:https://siwakorea.com/event/volunteering-opportunity-at-the-soup-kitchen-in-annas-house-0202/
LOCATION:Anna’s House – 안나의 집  ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)\, 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28\, 서울\, Korea\, Republic of
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sejung Jang":MAILTO:Sejung@siwakorea.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20240213T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20240213T133000
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SUMMARY:K-Art & Culture: Dongdaemun District Tour & Stefan Sagmeister ‘Now is Better’ Exhibition at DDP
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur tour will start at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)\, a major urban landmark designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. The modern building replaced Dongdaemun stadium\, which was built in the Japanese colonial era\, and is the home of global exhibitions and South Korea’s fashion hub. \nWe will view together the ongoing exhibition by renowned Austrian designer Stefan Sagmeister: ‘Now is Better’. He is widely praised for his bold and provocative designs. His work is based on in-depth research of meaningful data and evidence related to global issues such as quality of life\, life expectancy\, death\, poverty\, crime rate and greenhouse gas emissions\, etc.  \nIn the second part of our tour we will explore the district of Dongdaemun\, taking a walk along Cheonggyechon Stream\, the artificial riverfront running through the city center; Dongdaemun Gate\, the main eastern gate that used to be part of the outer wall of Seoul Fortress long ago; and the uncharted fortress hill that sits silently in the landscape. \nWe will end the tour at J.Hidden House\, a tucked away traditional Korean Hanok café which has been recently remodelled with contemporary design elements to offer a quiet time travel from past to future. You can enjoy the ultimate harmony of traditional Korean hanok and modern decorations with a selection of luxurious desserts. \n  \nEvent date & time: 2024.02.13. 10:30 am – 13:30 pm \nEvent host: Jean Kim\,  jean@siwakorea.com \nVenue: Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station – Subway Exit  1 / 동대문역사문화공원역1번출구지하철출구 \n\nNaver map: https://naver.me/FIgNUni1\n\nMeeting spot: Exit 1 of Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station (Lines 2\, 4\, and 5) – closest to B2 level entrance to Oullim Square\, the DDP Market\, the Design Lab\, and the Museum. \nNr of participants: 10 \nTicket price: free \nAdditional Information: Our K-art & Culture Exploration events are free\, you only pay for your own tickets (if applicable)\, drinks and snacks.  Exclusively for SIWA members and their guests.
URL:https://siwakorea.com/event/dongdaemun-district-tour-and-exhib-at-ddp/
LOCATION:Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station – Exit 1\, 동대문역사문화공원역1번출구지하철출구\, Seoul\, Korea\, Republic of
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jean Kim":MAILTO:jean@siwakorea.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20240214T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20240214T193000
DTSTAMP:20240414T011251Z
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SUMMARY:SIWA Speaker Series: Intercultural Narratives Project - “In Their Own Words”
DESCRIPTION:SIWA’s Intercultural Narratives Project\, “In Their Own Words\,” is a bi-monthly speaker series created to foster a warm and welcoming environment where speakers from diverse backgrounds candidly share their personal and professional journeys\, each through the unique lens of their own cultural perspectives.  \nOur February guest speaker is Ms. Michela Magrì\, current Director at the Italian Cultural Institute in Seoul and Cultural Attaché of the Embassy of Italy in Korea. As a lawyer\, Ms. Magrì started her career for the Government of Italy in the Ministry of Justice\, where she worked mainly with young detainees. Among the civil commitments\, in addition to doing various volunteers to protect the rights of minors\, she was appointed as curator and tutor in many cases of custody of minors with family problems by the Juvenile Court of Catania (Sicily).  \nIn 2000\, Ms. Magrì started her career in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, specializing in the promotion of Italian culture abroad. She spent more than 9 years in two different periods working in Indonesia\, then moved to Los Angeles in the USA\, where she spent a period of almost 6 years. After working for two years at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Rome\, she chose to move to Seoul in June of 2021 because of the profound connection between Italy and Korea in many sectors\, such as Music\, Design\, Fashion\, Art\, Food\, Science\, and Technology.  \nOur session will last approximately 40-45 minutes\, commencing with personal story-sharing and concluding with an interactive Q&A. Mr. Federico De Stefano from the Italian culture Institute will also be participating as a speaker.  \nEvent date & time: 2024.02.14. (Wednesday) 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. \nEvent host: Sunghwa Han\, president@siwakorea.com   \nVenue: Cheesman Room at Seoul Club (86 Jangchungdan-ro Jung-gu/서울클럽 서울 중구 장충단로 86 서울클럽)  \nNaver Map: Seoul Club Location \nNr of participants: 20 \nTicket price: free \nAdditional Information: The event is open to SIWA members and their guests. \nFollowing the talk\, you can dine at the Seoul Club restaurant\, where you’ll be charged only for the food and beverages you order.
URL:https://siwakorea.com/event/siwa-speaker-series-intercultural-narratives-project-in-their-own-words-0125/
LOCATION:Seoul Club\, 중구 장충단로 86 서울클럽\, 서울\, Korea\, Republic of
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunghwa Han":MAILTO:sungwha@siwakorea.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20240215T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20240215T120000
DTSTAMP:20240412T212317Z
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SUMMARY:SIWA Coffee Morning (CoMo) - monthly morning mingle: COMM COMM Bakery
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just need a SIWA Coffee Morning (CoMo) to shake up your morning routine. 🙂 \nIf 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 the new year we will return to Maxim Plant for the tasty treats and friendly atmosphere. \nThese 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 the upcoming events and get to know each other a bit better. \nSave the date and see you at our next CoMo! Grab your coffee and come our table where you’ll see familiar and new faces! \nIn this new year will try to take you to new coffee shops so you’ll get to discover various parts of the city\, tasty coffees\, teas and desserts. \nThis month we will meet in: COMM COMM Bakery near Sinyongsan and Samgakji Stations\, which is a current hotspot for all the foodies in Seoul. \nEvent date & time: 2024.02.15. 10:30-12:00 \nEvent host: Ludy Chung (CoMo Coordinator) / Sejung Jang (sejung@siwakorea.com)  \nVenue / meeting spot: COMM COMM Bakery – 14 Hangang-daero 44-gil\, Hangangno-dong\, Yongsan-gu\, Seoul / 컴컴 베이커리카페 – 서울 용산구 한강대로44길 14 \nNaver map link: https://naver.me/xDs6CPSw \nAdditional Information: There’s no fee for these events\, you pay only for what you eat and drink.
URL:https://siwakorea.com/event/siwa-coffee-morning-como-monthly-morning-mingle-0215/
LOCATION:COMM COMM Bakery\, 용산구 한강대로44길 14\, Seoul\, Korea\, Republic of
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sejung Jang":MAILTO:Sejung@siwakorea.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20240216T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20240216T123000
DTSTAMP:20240413T130117Z
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SUMMARY:SIWA Monthly Book Club: “FLAWLESS” by Elise Hu
DESCRIPTION: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 intimate\, while sometimes more passionate\, heated or full of laughter\, yet they are always respectful towards each member and their opinion.  \nJoin our groups and share your love for books and stories in a great community. \n  \nThis month’s read  is “FLAWLESS” by Elise Hu \nIf you want to plan ahead\, next month’s book is “CRYING IN H MART” by Michelle Zauner \n  \nEvent date & time: 2024.02.16 11:00 am – 12:30 pm \nVenue / meeting spot: Paul Bassett Hannam \, 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점 서울 용산구 한남대로 48 \nNaver map: https://naver.me/x3qL1MkV \nEvent host: Sejung Jang\, sejung@siwakorea.com \nAdditional Information: BC events are exclusively for SIWA members.  \nAs of October\, 2023 we meet on the 4th floor of PAUL BASSETT HANNAM to have our quiet space for great conversations. 🙂 \nValet parking is available from 11:00 for those come by car.  \n 
URL:https://siwakorea.com/event/siwa-monthly-book-club-flawless/
LOCATION:Paul Bassett Hannam 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점\, 용산구 한남대로 48\, 서울\, Korea\, Republic of
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sejung Jang":MAILTO:Sejung@siwakorea.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20240220T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20240220T203000
DTSTAMP:20240414T011418Z
CREATED:20240115T152108Z
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SUMMARY:SIWA Connect: Community Engagement Forum - SAVE THE DATE!
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nPlease join us on an enriching cultural journey with our dynamic speakers\, who represent diverse cultural backgrounds and are all long-term residents of Korea (and also fluent in Korean). Together\, we will delve into fascinating insights and shared life experiences in Korea\, exploring various facets\, including cultural exchange\, knowledge sharing\, valuable tips\, and deep appreciation of the culture.  \nWhile embracing different cultural experiences enriches our lives\, it can also frustrate us with confusion and conflicts. Many of us who live in Korea as non-Korean citizens can relate to these sentiments. Our discussions will cover topics such as cultural identity and integration\, cultural sensitivity and understanding\, sharing personal narratives of overcoming cultural barriers and conflicts\, navigating professional opportunities\, career development\, and entrepreneurship. \nDon’t miss out on this unique and meaningful opportunity to gain invaluable insights and practical advice for thriving in Korea’s contemporary cultural environment. Let’s come together to celebrate the rich tapestry of our global community through lively conversations and interactive engagement! \n  \nGuest Speakers: \n \nCecile Corona (France) \nMs. Cecile Corona currently serves as the Cluster Guest Experience Manager at Seoul Dragon City Hotel\, bringing a wealth of expertise to her role. With a Master’s degree in Convention & Exhibition Management from Kyung Hee University\, she is well-equipped to handle the demands of the hospitality and event management industry with her diverse cultural experiences and expertise.  \nBeyond her professional endeavors\, Cecile is deeply committed to community service and actively engages in volunteer work to make a positive impact. Her multifaceted background\, coupled with her invaluable skills\, renders her a crucial asset to her team.  \n  \n  \n  \nKatherine Corteza (Philippines) \nMs. Katherine Corteza serves as the Center Director of Itaewon Global Village Center\, where she plays a pivotal role as a liaison between the Korean Government and foreign residents in Korea. She is dedicated to bridging the cultural gap between locals and foreign communities through organizing informative seminars and cultural programs. Her responsibilities encompass building networks among foreign communities and fostering multicultural relations between Korean residents and foreign residents in Korea. Additionally\, she advocates for the needs and demands of the minority\, ensuring that the Korean government is attuned to the voices of the foreign community.  \nKatherine is the recipient of various honors and achievements\, including the 2023 Seoul Honorary Citizen Award\, Citation Award from the Korea National Police Agency\, Yongsan Senior Welfare Center\, and 14th Gawad Genny Lopez Jr.\, Bayanig Pilipino Award (Filipino Modern Day Heroes). \n  \n \nNihat Khalilzade (Azerbaijan) \nMr. Nihat Khalilzade\, the center director of Gangnam Global Village Center\,  is an international business professional who fosters collaboration\, innovation\, and community building. With over a decade of experience in the Information Technology and Services industry\, Nihat has established himself as a visionary global business development director specializing in computer literacy\, strategic consulting\, team leadership\, project management\, business intelligence\, and multicultural education.  \nNihat is also a Social Integration Advisory Committee member under the Ministry of Justice Korea\, a Global Business Development Advisor of the Korea Wireless Internet Solution Association (KWISA)\, and a Startup Specialist at the Global Startup Immigration Center.  \nHaving embraced South Korea as a second home\,  Nihat has directed his career toward supporting fellow expatriates and enhancing the dynamic Korean business landscape. He is eager to connect with professionals\, industry peers\, and like-minded individuals interested in collaboration\, networking\, and cultural exchange.  \n  \nEvent date & time: 2024.02.20. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.  \nEvent host: Sunghwa Han\, president@siwakorea.com \nVenue: Heyground Seongsu Branch –  Skylounge (8th floor – rooftop)  5 Ttukseom-ro 1na-gil\, Seongdong-tu  \n              Naver map: https://naver.me/xOCmI3hc  \nNr of participants: 40 \nTicket price: free \nAdditional Information: Light refreshments will be provided before the forum.
URL:https://siwakorea.com/event/siwa-connect-community-engagement-forum-february/
LOCATION:Heyground Seoul Forest branch\, Wangsimni-ro\, 115\, Seongdong-gu\, Seoul\, Korea\, Republic of
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunghwa Han":MAILTO:sungwha@siwakorea.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20240223T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20240223T150000
DTSTAMP:20240424T120305Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteering opportunity at the Soup Kitchen in ANNA’S HOUSE
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nANNA’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 they are committed to work for underprivileged people living on the streets\, let them be homeless adults\, runaway street kids or abandoned elderly.  \nAnna’s House offers food\, clothes\, medicine to solve daily physiological needs\, while also providing legal\, psychological counseling\, work opportunity\, long term shelter and safe space. \nSIWA volunteers can help out with the cooking preparations in the Soup Kitchen. \nJoin us to give a helping hand every first or fourth Friday of the month. \n  \nEvent date & time: 2024.02.23. 13:00 – 15:00  \nVenue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro\, Jungwon-gu\, Seongnam-si\, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28) \nNaver map: https://naver.me/5TvisKZY  \n 
URL:https://siwakorea.com/event/volunteering-opportunity-at-the-soup-kitchen-in-annas-house-0223/
LOCATION:Anna’s House – 안나의 집  ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)\, 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28\, 서울\, Korea\, Republic of
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sejung Jang":MAILTO:Sejung@siwakorea.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20240228T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20240228T120000
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SUMMARY:SIWA Korean Speaking Club
DESCRIPTION: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 sea side.  \nWell no matter what brings you here\, probably you have quickly noticed that some level knowledge of the Korean language can be super 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.  \nBut no better way to take on that challenge than among friends\, a supportive community and an attentive native instructor. 🙂 \nIf you are familiar with Hangul symbols and reading goes okay\, but you feel you could boost your speaking skills\, come and join our Korean Speaking Club sessions with Mrs Joy and other SIWA members. We will offer sessions every 2nd Saturday and 4th Wednesday in each month which you can attend as your busy life allows. \nWe promise to keep it simple and fun with focusing on daily topics that you can use to make your life easier in South Korea. \n  \nLevel: any level \nParticipants will be grouped according to their level with native korean. Aim is to have small groups with  max 4-5 persons. \n  \nEvent date & time: 2024.02.28. 10:30 am – 12:00 pm \n  \nEvent host: Sue Lim (SIWA Member & Coordinator)\, siwa.suemin@gmail.com \nVenue: Cafe Promise\, Bonguensa-ro\, Gangnam-gu // 카페프라미스 서울 강남구 봉은사로 113 지상1층 \nNaver map: https://naver.me/5HSEpf42  \n  \nNr of participants: 15 \nTicket price: free for members / 10\,000 kw for non members – The payment of non-members goes to the SIWA social impact projects supporting local charities. \nAdditional Information:  This event is for SIWA members and their guests only!
URL:https://siwakorea.com/event/siwa-korean-speaking-club-0228/
LOCATION:Cafe Promise\, 강남구 봉은사로 113 지상1층\, 서울\, Korea\, Republic of
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Lim":MAILTO:siwa.suemin@gmail.com
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