Global Village Center Monthly Newsletter

Issue No. 110 December 2017 2018 First Quarter CONTENTS

Korean Lan- Class Registration guage Class 1 Registration Registration for the 2018 First Quarter of Korean classes at the Itaewon Global Korean Lan- Village Center will be held in December. guage Class The dates and time for the registration and level test will be as follows: 2 Schedule

Itaewon GVC’s Year End Party 3 Solitary Sage: Seminar on the Life of “Go-un”

December Vol- unteer Activi- 4 ties

Seoul Museum of History Tour 5 ● New students and former students who want to take Absolute Beginner 2 Korean Calligra- or higher should pass the level test (it doesn’t matter if you have finished phy Class some courses in other global centers or other institutions). Former Itae- Pop Art Paint- 6 won GVC students with attendance rate of 50% and below are not allowed ing Class to register this session. Free Metabolic ● You can only sign-up for classes by visiting the center in person. Regis- Syndrome & tration through a representative or proxy, or by phone or email is not Health Check- allowed. up ● Be sure to bring your alien registration card (ARC) (tourist visa holders are not allowed to register. ARC/Visa/Sofa Stamp should be valid until Vegan Cooking March 23, 2018). Class 7 Calendar of ⇒ SOFA members can bring their passport with SOFA stamp instead. Diplomats Activities must bring their diplomat passports or diplomat ID card. All other foreigners (i.e., not SOFA member / not diplomats) must bring their ARC. ⇒ All classes are only for adults (age 18 years old and above – international age).

● Classes are free but students must buy their own books. ● First Quarter will start on January 8, 2018 and will run for 10 weeks.

For more information, please call us at: Tel: 02)2199-8883~5

2 NOTE: Please be reminded that you should receive a reply from Itaewon GVC as confirmation of your registration. If you don’t receive a reply, it could mean that Itaewon GVC staff did not receive your email. Hence, you are not yet registered for the class/activity. 3 2017 itaewon gvc year end party

Itaewon Global Village Center will once again host its annual Year End Details for this event: Party on December 12th, from 10:30 Opening Ceremony and 10:30am~1:30pm. This party will Remarks from the be held at the 3F of Hannam-dong Mayor of Yongsan Community Center. 10:45 Global Performances

11:00 Itaewon GVC Students Come and join us in celebrating the Performance end of the year with Korean music 12:00 Picture Taking, Potluck and various cultural performances. Party Listen and learn how to sing the 1:30 Closing Remarks traditional musical storytelling, Pan- sori. *** Please be reminded that Itae-

won GVC office will be temporarily After the mini concert, Itaewon GVC closed this day for the year end students and visitors can mingle and party. enjoy foods from different countries.

On Monday, December 4th, playing many virtues and talents and explain the profound effect that his leg- 11:30am-1:00pm, the Itaewon symbolizing many key themes. He exem- acy left on the next 1,100 years of Korea's Global Village Center will hold a plifies the tragic spirit of the Unified Silla cultural development. History of the Unified Silla(670– 932 Dynasty’s waning days, and the incipient AD). Cultural lecture program harmony among Korea’s Buddhism, Dao- Don’t miss the chance to have a lec- Solitary Sage: the Profound Life and ism and Confucianism –a general "culture ture from Professor David A. Mason Legacy of Korea’s “Go-un” Choi Chi hero" of Korean tradition. He served as a (Associate Professor, Korean Cultural Won. The program is an education brilliant government official in both Tang program operated by the YEOL and Korea, but then adopted the Tourism at Sejong University) and learn Korean Heritage Preservation So- scholar-name Go-un [Lonely Cloud] to about the history of Silla. The fee would ciety. reflect his feelings about his life, during be free. The venue of this event will which he practiced Daoism and lived in be near Anguk Sation(line3). Specific Solitary Sage: the great Buddhist temples and recorded details will be emailed to you once Profound Life and their histories, which remain inscribed on you send us an email for reservation. Legacy of Korea’s “Go stone monuments today. Finally, he at-

-un” Choi Chi Won tained “immortality”at Gayasan Haeinsa You can sign up in person or by email Great scholar, writer and Temple. only. (Only Foreigners can join this spiritual sage Choi Chi program.) Won (857-?) is one of This lecture will tell the fascinating story

the most interesting yet enigmatic fig- of his life, showing many photos of the Email: [email protected] ures of all Korea's cultural history, dis- lovely sites associated with him, and NOTE: Please be reminded that you should receive a reply from Itaewon GVC as confirmation of your registration. If you don’t receive a reply, it could mean 4 that Itaewon GVC staff did not receive your email. DECEMBER VOLUNT EER ACTIVITIES

Itaewon Global Village is looking for volunteers as a than four years now. This year, we are once again way to serve our Korean community. looking for volunteers for this event. We will dress Below are the volunteer opportunities available that in Santa’s Clothes (this will be provided for you) and you might be interested in: give out presents to physically challenged children. Mannasem Center: Homeless People Support Center You don’t need to look like Santa to join this activity. (December 5th (Tues), 11:30am~1:00pm) Hohoho! Mannasem offers a temporary home for those who are *** Since there are only 10 Santa costumes, we can struggling through various difficulties in life. As vol- only accept 10 participants for this event. unteers, we will help them by preparing lunch for the homeless and distributing food for them.

If you wish to join any of the activities, you must Yongsan Center for the Disabled (December 8th (Fri), download and fill out the Volunteer Sign-up Form at 2:00pm ~ 4:00pm) http://global.seoul.go.kr/itaewon/ (Click “News & No- This activity involves simple cooking (like pizza, salad, tices” then click “Center Related Forms”) or contact us at sandwiches, etc.) activity with our friends in the cen- [email protected] (☎ 02) 2199-8883). ter. This activity help them develop their life skills and also a good way for them to socialize and learn *** Volunteer Certificates can be issued if needed. about different foods. Volunteers do not need to eat the food they make. For this month, we will also spend time with the children by singing Christmas *** Volunteer activities are for foreigners only. songs with them after the cooking class. Please be advised that Itaewon GVC does NOT provide any kind Young Nak Aenea’s Home (December 21st (Thurs), of visa sponsorship, official invitation for immigration purposes, 2:00pm ~ 4:00pm) accommodation or compensation for these volunteer activities. Young Nak Aena’s Home houses 40 cerebral palsied Thank you. young adults (ages range from 10~35 years old). We

will help prepare afternoon snacks and assist them to eat. Also we will spend some time talking, singing to them, and wheeling them around. Reminders: Volun- teers that have flu, hepatitis or any contagious dis- eases are requested not to join this program. This activity is only open to volunteers 18 years old and above.

SPECIAL VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY: Secret Santa (December 14th, 4:00pm~6:00pm)

Itaewon Global Village Center volunteers have been participating Secret Santa for Charity Event for more NOTE: Please be reminded that you should receive a reply from Itaewon GVC as confirmation of your registration. If you don’t receive a reply, it could mean that Itaewon GVC staff did not receive your email. 5 Seoul Museum of History Tour

On Friday, December 8th, 11:00am- The Seoul Museum of History nexes form a kind of urban constella- 12:00pm, the Itaewon Global Vil- The Seoul Museum of History, an tion that takes visitors on a journey lage Center will hold a Museum institution established to protect and through the long-established, time- Tour at the SEOUL MUSEUM OF display Seoul’s historic relics, remains, honored . HISTORY. This tour will cover from and houses, is composed largely of the the The Capital (1392~1863), main hall, Seoul City Wall Museum, The fee would be free. The venue of Taking Tradition Forward with Cheonggyecheon Museum, Dongdae- this event will be near Aspirations for an Imperial Capital mun History Museum/Dongdaemun Station(line5). Specific details will be (1863 ~ 1910), Seoul during the Stadium Memorial, Gyeonggyojang emailed to you once you send us an colonial period (1910 ~ 1945) to House, Baekinjae Historical House, email for reservation. Period of Rapid Growth Seoul(1945 and Gyeonghuigung Annex Building. ~ 2002). Each of these institutions retains its You can sign up in person or by email own significance and value in relation only. (Only Foreigners can join this to the various aspects of Seoul’s his- program.) tory, including its four mountains, city wall, streams, urban life, urban or- Email: [email protected] ganizations, relics, and historic houses and sites. The Seoul Museum of His- tory’s main hall and numerous an- Korean Calligraphy Class

On Thursday, December 14th, program.) 2:00pm-4:00pm, the Itaewon Those who can’t write or read Global Village Center will hold a Korean can also write the motto Email: [email protected] “Calligraphy Class ‘Family Motto’ easily with the teacher’s help and for the New Year.” What are your samples. The teacher for the class wishes for the New year? Do you is a professional calligrapher who wish happiness and health for will help you write your chosen your family? Do you wish 2018 will family motto in Korean by using be a meaningful year for your brush and ink. In this class, you family? This class will be a great will practice writing the motto time for you to write your family several times. Then, you will write motto for the New Year on a the motto you have chose on a Korean hanging scroll. Most Ko- beautiful hanging scroll. rean families have their own motto, called “ga-hoon.” This is The participation fee would be related to the Korean’s Confu- 10,000 won (per person). You can cianism to teach own children sign up in person or by email only. good behavior and lessons. (Only Foreigners can join this NOTE: Please be reminded that you should receive a reply from Itaewon GVC as confirmation of your registration. If you don’t receive a reply, it could mean 6 that Itaewon GVC staff did not receive your email. Hence, you are not yet registered for the class/activity.

On Friday, December 15th, 10:00am- Art themselves. Pop art often takes as 12:00pm, the Itaewon Global Village its imagery that which is currently in Center will hold a “Pop Art Portrait use in advertising. Coloring Class” The class will give participants an opportunity to make a Pop art portrait can be a special gift pop art portrait. This class is for be- for your friend, family or yourself. ginners, so do not hesitate to enroll Especially if you are thinking about to the class even if you are not artistic. prepare a unique present for Christ- When you are enrolled, you will be mas, this can be a perfect opportunity. asked to send a picture of a person Don’t miss the chance to make a pop that you want to draw at least a week art portrait by yourself. The partici- before the class for the underdraw- pation fee would be 25,000 won (per ings. You can only draw one person in person) which is a year-end bargain a frame. price. *The portrait covers one person in a scale. You can sign up in person -Brief description about Pop Art- or by email only. (Only Foreigners can Pop art and minimalism are consid- join this program.) ered to be art movements that pre- cede postmodern art, or are some of Email: [email protected] the earliest examples of Post-modern

On Wednesday, December 20th, (NOTE: ※ This will just be a check 9:30am-11:00am, the Itaewon -up. We won’t be providing any Global Village Center, in coop- medical care or treatment. Those eration with Yongsan District who need extra medical care Office Health Center, will be of- should visit a hospital by them- fering “Free Metabolic Syndrome selves with the checkup result.) and Health Check-up” for for- eign residents. This will be done This will be held on a first come, at the Yongsan District Office, first served basis. We encourage Health Center. everyone to register beforehand. Foreigners age 20~64 years old To register, please e-mail us your are invited to undergo the health name, nationality and phone check-up. This will cover check- number. up for metabolic syndrome:

blood sugar, blood pressure, neutral fat, cholesterol, BMI, Email: [email protected] etc.) NOTE: Please be reminded that you should receive a reply from Itaewon GVC as confirmation of your registration. If you don’t receive a reply, it could mean that Itaewon GVC staff did not receive your email. Hence, you are not yet registered for the class/activity. 7

On Thursday, December 21st, They take only the amount need for the Korean word for mushroom. And 10:30am-12:00pm, the Itaewon their physical sustenance, leaving no Jeorim is to boil food in soy sauce Global Village Center will hold a leftover food in their bowls. This dis- until the sauce thickens. “Temple food making class: tinctive approach to food preparation Yubu Boseot Jeorim (Tofu has been gradually shaped over many The venue of this event will be near Pockets with Mushroom filling)” centuries, based on a foundation of Anguk Station. Specific details will be The class will give participants an Buddhist philosophy and practice. emailed to you once you have made opportunity to learn the natural and your payment. You can sign up in per- healthy Korean temple food. Temple food is natural, healthy and son or by email only. also a part of Buddhist life. Even to- Temple food day the 1700 - year - old tradition is (Only Foreigners can join this pro- alive at Korean Buddhist temples. gram.) Temple food refers to the food eaten daily at Buddhist temples. At Bud- This class is a great way to learn Email: [email protected] dhist temples, everything is consid- more about Korean temple food, ered a part of practice. From growing Buddhism lifestyle and of course, vegetables to preparing the food, learn how to cook simple Korean monks and nuns are directly involved vegan dishes. in the whole process. The participation fee for this class is Monastic practitioners make it a 10,000won. We will be making point to always be grateful for the “Yubu Boseot Jeorim”. Yubu is trian- efforts of all those involved in the gular (or squared)-shaped pockets preparation of food. made up of deep-fried tofu. Boseot is The Itaewon Global Village Center is Always Here for You!

At the Itaewon Global Village Center we provide a variety of services to support foreigners who are living in Seoul. We have classes and programs that help facilitate cultural exchange and understanding between foreigners and Korean resi- dents.

Our daily living consultation services can help make your life a lot easier by providing you with all the information you will need to tackle whatever problems you may face. You can make inquiries in person at the center, or by telephone or email. Feel free to ask us about anything you like.

In addition to daily living consultations services, the Itaewon Global Village Center also has educational and cultural pro- grams that can help you gain a greater understanding of Korean language and culture. Join our Korean classes and Korean culture experience programs to learn more about Korea and have a good time too.

We also strive to create opportunities for foreigners and Korean residents to interact and learn more about each other through volunteer and cultural exchange activities. Please join our volunteer group and let us know how you would like to get more involved in the community and in our center’s activities. Drop by or contact us anytime.

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