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| No matter what your interests are, you can likely find many other people with similar interests. Share information and suggestions about your favorite hobbies, find the best places to participate in different sports, and arrange for offline meetings with your new-found freinds. Here is a list of some clubs to give you an idea of what is out there. |
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American Women's Club of Korea (AWC)
AWC is open to all US passport holders and also offers associate memberships to women from other nations as well. The AWC Monthly Coffee Morning is the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Sofitel Ambassador Hotel at 9:30am. The Coffee Mornings usually feature a guest speaker and guest vendors. New members are invited to attend the Newcomer's Coffee on the Friday following the Coffee Morning. AWC organizes a December Ball and also participates in the operation of the Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop. For more information visit www.awckorea.org or write to awckorea@yahoo.com |
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Canadian Women's Club
Canadian Women's Club has various activities throughout the month, including a monthly coffee morning (1st Wednesday) at a member's home, cultural activity, Out to Lunch, Dining Out (including spouses) and occasional family excursions. It's a great opportunity to meet and socialize with other Canadians living in Korea. For more information, e-mail cwckorea@live.com. New members welcome! |
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Seoul International Women's Association (SIWA)
SIWA is open to women of all nationalities. Its monthly Coffee Mornings are held the 3rd Wednesday of the month (except July) at the Ambassador Sofitel Hotel. SIWA organizes an annual charity bazaar in collaboration with the diplomatic community and national associations in Seoul. Among its many other activities are twice-yearly classes for members by members referred to as Interest Groups. For more information on SIWA and its activities, see http://www.siwapage.com/ |
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Busan International Women's Association (BIWA)
BIWA is an Association that exists to extend friendship and support to international women living in the Busan Kyungsang Namdo area. The groups meets at Starbucks opposite the Busan Aquarium on the 4th Wednesday of the month between 9:30AM and 12:00 Noon. Members and non-members are welcome. For more information http://www.biwakorea.com/index.htm or contact biwadove@yahoo.co.uk |
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Seoul Writers Workshop
Seoul Writers Workshop is a workshopping group for writers based in the Seoul area who wish to improve their skills through critique and discussion. Meeting bi-monthly, Seoul Writers Workshop welcomes all kinds of writing, including fiction, poetry, non-fiction, blogs etc. Please contact seoulwriters@gmail.com |
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H.O.P.E.(Helping Others Prosper through English)
H.O.P.E. is a new non-profit organization, established and run by Canadian teachers who are looking to make a positive impact on the communities where they live. Our objective is to provide a safe and accessible place for underprivileged children to develop their English skills and equip them for a brighter future in further education, free of charge. We are constantly in need of more volunteers as the number of children from low income families and orphanages is overwhelming. Website: www.alwayshope.or.kr.
K4E Note: we have been informed that volunteers are required to have had a criminal check, so volunteering with H.O.P.E. may be limited to E2 visa holders. |
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KOTESOL
Korea Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages is a professional organisation for teachers of English. The organisation's stated main goals are to assist members in their self-development, and improve ELT in Korea. KOTESOL allows teachers to connect with others in the ELT community and find teaching resources in Korea and abroad through KOTESOL publications, conferences and symposia, and chapter meetings and workshops. Website: http://www.kotesol.org |
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The South African Friendship Group (SAFG)
SAFG is a voluntary, social organization run by an elected committee. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the South African community. Contact Anerie Huisamen at safgkorea@yahoo.com. Tel: 010-4611-0892 |
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United Services Organization (USO)
USO offers classes and tours that are available to the public. Volunteers are always needed and need not be American. For info - www.uso.org/Korea or email: LeeHeey@korea.army.mil. Tel: 795-3028 |
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Toastmasters International - KH Toastmasters
KH Toastmasters is dedicated to improving communication skills which in turn enhance confidence in leadership and success in a variety of fields. The group meets every Tuesday from 8-10 PM at TOZ (5th floor). Directions: Go to Hyehwa (Subway stop 420) Exit 4. Walk along the pedestrian street between Baskin Robbins and the Men's Suit shop, past a few chicken and Galbi places on your left and right. You will see a bar called Doors at a fork in the road. Take a left. Before the car dealership on your left is the TOZ building.
Chamber of Commerce are a great way to get involved to meet people in the business industry. There are great events, business networking and dinners arranged by the various chambers. |
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AIRSOFT
The GHOSTS AIRSOFT TEAM is the first foreign airsoft team based in South Korea. We have been playing as a team since July 2008 and have a diverse roster of players coming from Canada, the Philippines, New Zealand, the US and Australia. Airsoft is quite popular in Korea and there are a lot of well established Korean teams playing regularly on Sundays all around Seoul, Gyeonggi-do and Incheon. Our mission is to give expat airsofters access to regular games, as part of an organised team. The team is always actively seeking new members and players, so if you'd like to give airsoft a go, visit our website to get involved. Everyone is welcome. For more information, visit our website: http://www.airsoftkorea.org |
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BADMINTON CLUB
Play badminton at Seoul Foreign School in Yonhi Dong every Wednesday evening from 7-9pm. Racquets are provided if needed. It's a fun way to get some exercise as well as to meet other players. There is a monthly fee of W10,000, which covers the costs of the shuttlecocks. If interested contact lidellis@yahoo.com |
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CRICKET:
Cricket is played every Sunday from Sprint to autumn by the foreign community. For more information, check out the Korea Cricket Association. |
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FOOTBALL/SOCCER
The Korean Football Association has information on it website relating to affiliated and regional associations, including women's groups operating in Seoul. Following are some of them:
Seoul Saturday Soccer League: For information e-mail: soccersaturday@hotmail.com
Seoul Sunday Pickup Football League: meets every Sunday at 2PM in front of Yongsan Station. All are welcome. E-mail: sspfl2007@gmail.com |
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HOCKEY
Ice Hockey opportunities exists, especially if you’re willing integrate into Korean teams. Following are two English-speaking teams:
The Sr. Kings are a great place to start if you’re a bit rusty. The organiser Mr. Cho speaks English. You can reach him at 011-715-6234.
The RMT Chiefs play a faster game. You can also e-mail rmtchiefs@gmail.com. |
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HIKING
The International Hikers Club meets every Saturday. For more info contact them at sihclub@gmail.com or check out K4E's What's Going On for info on the next hike(info usually posted Thursdays, sometimes earlier). |
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RUGBY
Seoul Sisters Rugby Club is a women's rugby club that trains at several pitches in Seoul. For more information and directions, visit http://www.ssrfc.com/ (English & Korean) or contact them directly at seoulsistersrugby@yahoo.com for more information.
Seoul Survivors Rugby Club practice on Sundays starting at 2PM at pitch by the river in Youido.
For more information/directions go to http://www.survivorsrfc.com/ |
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TENNIS
Seoul International Ladies Tennis League promotes competitive tennis and good sportsmanship. There are spring and fall leagues at three levels. Inquire at Seoul Club for more information: 02-2238-7666. |
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TOUCH RUBGY
Touch Rugby for Adults – if you’re interested in playing touch rugby check out http://touchtagrugby.blogspot.com/ or contact at jeremy.burks@dowcorning.com |
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