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February 2013 I March 2013
Welcome 2013 Happy Seollal 설날
“Friday Fiesta!”SIWA Charity Gala April 26
SIWA Welfare Committee How We Support the Needy
SIWA Santa!Gifts, Laughter and Happiness
Korean Traditional WeddingSpecial Foods, Customs, Gowns
Income Tax TipsHow to Save Some Money
“SIWA and the Diplomatic Community
Bazaar, 2012 Special Issue”
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SIWA Executive Board 2012/2013President Terri Hartman [email protected]
Vice President Fundraising Shelby Bupp-Crockett [email protected]
Vice President Membership Isabelle Min [email protected]
Vice President Activities Ursula Tarasyants [email protected]
Board Admin Katia [email protected]
Treasurer Anastasia [email protected]
Standing Committee 2012/2013Arts & Exhibitions Mihe [email protected]
Communications Mariya [email protected]
Diplomatic Liaison Panagiota [email protected]
Discovery Editor Pilar [email protected]
Hospitality Liudmila [email protected]
Interest Groups Teodora [email protected]
Membership Amanda Beal [email protected]
Public Relations Eugenie [email protected]
Special Events Bockhee [email protected]
Sponsorship (Open Position)[email protected]
Tours Mildred [email protected]
Welfare Barbara [email protected]
Committees 2012/2013Advertising Tiana [email protected]
Bazaar Bockhee [email protected]
Book Club (Open Position)[email protected]
Cultural Connection Jinsung [email protected]
Moms & Tots Johanne [email protected]
Newcomers Jennifer [email protected]
Transition Group Isabelle [email protected]
Working Women’s Network Elmira “Ella” [email protected]
ContentsSIWA News and Activities4 Table of Content and SIWA Board5 SIWA Charity Gala Announcement - Friday Fiesta!6 President’s Letter7 Editor’s Letter – SIWA News & On the Cover8 Coffee Mornings, Clubs & Groups News9 Board Nomination Process and Announcements Welcome to New Board Members 10 About SIWA Board, by Lorrie Gomes
SIWA Tours to Dream About!!13 Past Tours Photos14 Team Updates and Member ‘Thank You’ Letters15 New Tours for February & March
Bazaar 2012 Wrap Up19 Thank you to Special Guests and the Diplomatic Community20 Bazaar Chair letter21 Bazaar Outcomes: Income/Expenditure Graphs22 Thank you to Sponsors, Donors and Vendors 23 Bazaar Moments Images25 Thank you to Bazaar Volunteers
SIWA Welfare Committee27 The Welfare Committee, by Barbara Bae29 Hwacheon Peace House, by Amanda Bibb30 Welfare donations: May 2012~December 2012 31 Sang Soo Sarang Wheo, by Maria Yi
Feature Articles35 SIWA Charity Santa, by Mariya Maderich37 Korean Traditional Wedding Culture, by Michelle Morrison39 Income Tax Allowable Deductions, by JZ Associates
Regular Features32 Korean Lesson: Numbers, by Heyjin Kim42 Events Around Town, by Anne Ladouceur
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Message from the President
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President’s Letter
This winter has been particularly cold and harsh, but here at SIWA we
keep looking for ways to help you stay warm and enjoy yourself with
your friends. Since the Ambassador Hotel is undergoing renovation, we are
moving. Coming up on February 20 is our Coffee Morning in a new location,
the Seoul Club. At this meeting, we honor our embassies that participated in
the bazaar, so come find out which embassies contributed the most to the
great projects that SIWA funds. This issue is devoted to our bazaar, so enjoy
the great photos and information about that great day, and resolve to come
to our next Bazaar in 2013.
Speaking of resolutions, in this year 2013 and the Year of the Snake, we at
SIWA resolve to keep you better informed about all of the great projects our
Welfare Committee is taking on. Barbara Bai, our new Welfare Chairperson,
is committed to sharing the Committee’s great work through this magazine
and our monthly Coffee Mornings. In the coming months, we hope to
highlight some of the wonderful work that the organizations and charities
that SIWA supports do, as well as let you know some of the ways that you
can help.
Our next big opportunity to help is our Spring Gala – ‘Friday Fiesta’ which
will be held on April 26 at 7:30 pm at the Grand Hyatt. Get ready to show off
your best Latin dance moves and enjoy the Hyatt’s excellent food and
drinks, all while supporting our charities. Stay tuned for more details, and if
you are interested in helping with what is sure to be the most fun event of
the spring season, contact our Chair, Lorrie Gomes at [email protected].
As always, we want to continue to provide the kind of opportunities that
you are looking for while in Korea – to meet people from all over the world,
to learn about Korean culture, to make a difference, and to have fun! It will
be great to hear from you. Please write me at [email protected]
with your suggestions and ideas. My offer for a coffee and conversation is
always open to any SIWA member, so be my guest and give us both an
opportunity to stay warm!
Hope to see you soon at the next SIWA event. Please come and say hi and
let us know how we can be the SIWA that you want us to be.
Sincerely,Terri Hartman
SIWA President
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Oh what a feeling…!!! It’s the new New Year feeling. We are lucky in Korea; we get to celebrate the New Year twice. Our second chance to reflect and ‘finetune’ our goals with a clearer mind, after the hectic time over the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Are you happy with the challenges you have set yourself for the year? Most
important it’s to be ‘realistic’ in your objectives, not let yourself down. Remember to ask yourself ‘why?’ you are setting a particular goal. My goal is to keep healthy, and walk a lot more when I return to Seoul; and I will be counting my steps! One very easy goal to achieve is to help SIWA by joining one of our groups, clubs, enrichment classes; and even our Board! You will find a lot of information in this issue on the many options available to members to take an active role in this wonderful organization.
It is also an exciting star to the year for Korea with the election of the first female president. We congratulate president elect Ms Park Geun-hye of the Saenuri Party on her win and wish her well, and much success on achieving her pledges to prioritise "national reconciliation" and to improve "economic democracy" and “social welfare.” SIWA, with the support and generosity of our members, friends, the diplomatic community and sponsors will continue assisting, in whichever ways possible, those who “fall between the cracks” through the dedication of our Welfare team. This issue showcases the Bazaar, and the women who work tirelessly to make it happen. Thank you and congratulations to you all, the positive results achieved at 2012 Bazaar will allow us to reach those in need in our community.
One of SIWA’s first achievements this year is the completion of the 2012/2013 Membership Directory, which you will receive together with this issue of Discovery. Thanks to the Membership team for their diligent work in getting it done: Isabelle Min, Amanda Barut, Hyejung Kim and Katia Edenkrina. Please note that members who joined since
November 2012 will be listed in next year’s Directory.We welcome new Board and Committee members Anastasia and Tiana, and
sadly we farewell Pamela and Heike. We also welcome the many new members who joined us at the Enrichment Classes Sign Up Coffee Morning. It was wonderful to have you all there.
Discovery also welcomes a new team member, Danielle Odenath, to assist in bringing you a Discovery Magazine to enjoy throughout the year. Interested in writing for Discovery? Want to be a published writer? Discovery is looking for you! Come share your talents and your stories with all of your fellow SIWA members! And, no matter what your goals and desires for 2013 are, big or small, remember your SIWA friends will be there for you. Happy New Years!
Pilar Perez-McKaySIWA Discovery Editor
설날 (Seollal) is New Year’s Day in Korea, the first day of the lunar Korean calendar, and one of the most important of the traditional Korean holidays. A three-day family festival strongly linked to special foods, fun games and honouring ancient family traditions and ancestral rites.
Eating Tteokguk (rice-cake soup) for breakfast is one of my favourite things! A unique Korean tradition imbued with meaning. Having a bowl of Tteokguk implies that “You are getting one year older!” It is said, generally jokingly, that if you hope to stay young, don’t eat Tteokguk on Seollal. But it’s so delicious that every one follows tradition. For westerners in Seoul with no Korean family to visit or to look after us, we can now buy pre-prepared Tteokguk.
Practical things to remember: On February 10, the actual New Year's day, almost everything is closed, including most shopping, tourist venues and even some cultural and entertainment sites. Seoul becomes a very quiet place with hardly any traffic, unless you are venturing out of town. However, there are some cultural activities around town you may join, remember to check the local tourism and government websites, as well as Korea4Expats and AngloINFO. Enjoy!!
Editor’s Letter Happy New Year새해 복 많이 받으세요
(Please receive lots of good luck in the coming year)
Welcome the Korean New Year with Tteokguk
CoFFEE MorNINGSLeader: General Meetings Chair, Liudmila Kosareva – [email protected]
Coffee Mornings are one of SIWA’s core activities; an occasion when all members come to enjoy topical lectures, panel discussions and special events over a cup of coffee or tea and some snacks. It is a chance to reconnect with other members, make new friends, share information and learn a little about your new host country.Meeting dates - Third Wednesday of each month at the Seoul Club: Feb 20; March 20 (SIWA AGM); April 17
NEWCoMErS MEEtINGSLeader: Jennifer Kim – [email protected]
It’s a great chance to get to know a little more about our organization. An opportunity for newcomers to get together in a small group along with some “long-time” members and Seoul residents and share experiences, have questions answered, some good tips about life in Seoul and make new friends. SIWA members and non-members can join this meeting.Meeting dates - Second Tuesday of each month at M-Plaza MyunDong: February 12; March 12; April 9
tourSLeader: Tours Chair, Mildred Berenschot – [email protected]
SIWA is committed to helping its members discover their host country - Come with us and experience all the wonders that Seoul, and Korea, has to offer! It’s a great way to settle in and have good fun. Visit siwapage.com for regular updates and new postings.
ENrICHMENt CLASSESLeader: Interest Groups Chair, Teodora Suciu – [email protected]
SIWA offers about 40 Enrichment Classes, taught by experienced member teachers. Classes range from art, crafts, music, culture, cooking, languages, photography and much more. To register members need to attend the Sign Up meetings. These classes are exclusive to SIWA members! The cost of the course varies. For more information about classes and fees, please visit siwapage.com.Sign Up sessions: Spring (January Coffee Morning) and Fall (September Coffee Morning)
KorEAN/ENGLISH CoNvErSAtIoN GrouPLeader: Bokkie Kim – [email protected]
The group meets for lunch at a restaurant once or two twice a month. There is no membership fee; members pay only for their own meals. We enjoy chatting in both, English and Korean at the meeting – Expat ladies can practice Korean, and Korean ladies can practice their English skills in a relaxed and fun gathering.
SIWA supports a variety of groups that are organized and lead by our members. If you would like to create a new interest group and would like our support, please contact: [email protected] or [email protected]
SIWA CuLturAL CoNNECtIoNLeader: Jinsung Yang – [email protected]
SIWA Cultural Connection group was formed to share all of our different backgrounds. Our purpose is to help one another understand and appreciate each other’s diverse cultures and that of our host nation. We meet once a month at the home of one of our members and make a presentation and enjoy lunch together.Next Meeting – Feb 18: GermanyHosts: Martina Weber & Uta Jakob
MuMS & totSLeader: Johanne Marias – [email protected]
Design to help you meet other mums and kids, the group has regular monthly meetings at a member’s home (moms take turns hosting), or sometimes meet at a park if the weather is nice. We also organise meetings and events for special occasions such as Christmas and Halloween, Moms’ only evening gatherings, ‘baby shower’ parties, etc…The children’s ages vary from 5 months to 5 years.
Next Meeting – Feb 20: Mums’ Night Out @ Vatos Urban Tacos, Itaewon
WorKING WoMEN NEtWorK (WWN)Leader: Elmira Urazaeva – [email protected]
Whether you are busy raising a family, managing a career or balancing both, we are all working women! Our group is designed for SIWA members and their friends who cannot attend the monthly coffee mornings. Our focus is networking, be it social or professional, and provide this opportunity to fit with our busy weekday schedules. WWN meets for dinner on the last Wednesday evening of every month, at different restaurants around town.
trANSItIoN GrouPLeader: Isabelle Min – [email protected]
Transition Group is dedicated to supporting SIWA members in the process of, or starting to plan, a global transition; either relocating or moving back home. The group invites speakers, discusses the many aspects of transition including personal growth, multicultural issues and Third Culture Kids, to understand what is happening to us as individuals or as families. We meet for lunch each month after SIWA Coffee Mornings.
BooK CLuBLeader: (open position) – [email protected]
The group meets once a month to discuss a pre-selected book. Members take it in turns to host the group, either a member’s home, a coffee shop or restaurant.
SIWA CoFFEE MorNINGFEBruArY 20 BAZAAr 2012 rESuLtS Date: Wednesday, February 20Time: 9:30 am -11:30 amVenue: Seoul ClubEntrance Fee: 15,000 (SIWA Members); 20,000 (Non-Members)
Featured speaker: Daniel TudorKorea Correspondent for the Economist Magazine Author of a new book
“Korea: The Impossible Country”S p e c i a l g u e s t s : A m b a s s a d o r s a n d Ambassadors’ Spouses
SIWA CoFFEE MorNING MArCH 20 – AGM ANNuAL GENErAL MEEtINGDate: Wednesday, March 20 Time: 9:30 am -11:30 amVenue: Seoul ClubEntrance Fee: 15,000 (SIWA Members), 20,000 (Non-Members)
All members are encouraged to attend this very important meeting to take part in the election of our 2013-2014 Executive Officers. We will review the activities of the past year as we look forward to the new year and SIWA’s future direction. This meeting is for members only, however, guests may complete their SIWA membership on the day, or join the Coffee Morning following the business part of the meeting.
NEWCoMErS’ WELCoMEFEBruArY 20 & MArCH 20Time: from 10:30AMVenue: M-plaza Seoul Global Cultural CenterAddress: Fifth Floor, Myeong-dong M PlazaDirections: Myeongdong station, line #4, Then walk 5 minutes down from exit #6
NEW! Cultural CulinaryExchange GroupFood isn’t simply what we eat to sustain ourselves – It’s a representation of a peoples’ Culture. By sharing our national dishes and recipes with others, we are sharing our cultural heritage. SIWA is an International women’s group, and what better way to learn about the different cultures and traditions of our members, than by exchanging culinary skills with each other! The Group meetings will be scheduled once a month, hosted by a SIWA member who will provide a typical recipe of her country and teach us how to prepare it. We will have hands on experience at cooking this special dish, and then we’ll enjoy our meal together, while chatting about the host’s country and traditions! Recipes will be published in Discovery. Cost: KRW15,000/participant (to purchase ingredients). Minimum of 6 participants.
SIWA rEGuLAr MEEtINGS & ACtIvItIES
Discovery Team: Danielle OdenathDanielle, a southern California native, has been braving Seoul winters with her husband, Todd, since March of 2010. She's been having a blast working for AngloINFO Seoul and is passionate about traveling around Korea and exploring Seoul. Write her any time with questions or suggestions about where to eat or what to do in Seoul.
Welcome to 2013 설날 2013
Happy Year of the Black Snake
Korean Festivals and Holidays are opportunities to celebrate the good times. These are the dates to remember for 2013:
Date English name Hangul Korean name
January 1 New Year's Day 신정 Sinjeong
February 10 Korean New Year's Day (9~11) 설날 Seollal (Festival)
March 1 Independence (Declaration) Day 3.1절 Samiljeol
May 5 Children's Day 어린이날 Eorininal
May 17 Buddha's Birthday 석가탄신일 Seokgatansinil
June 6 Memorial Day 현충일 Hyeonchung-il
August 15 Liberation Day 광복절 Gwangbokjeol
September 19 Mid-Autumn Festival (18-20) 추석 Chuseok (Festival)
October 3 National Foundation Day 개천절 Gaecheonjeol
December 25 Christmas Day 기독탄신일 Gidoktansinil
ABOUT DISCOVERYDiscovery is published by SIWA bi-monthly (six issues per year) with articles and content written by our members. It is printed and distributed exclusively for SIWA members. All opinions expressed in articles are those of the respective authors, and may or may not reflect the official position of SIWA. All rights reserved SIWA 2013. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the prior written consent of SIWA.
YOUR DISCOVERYPlease contact Membership Chair, Amanda Beal Barut, if you have not received your copy of Discovery, at: [email protected]
ADVERTISING IN DISCOVERYPlease contact Tiana Pan for any advertising related queries at: [email protected]
DISCOVERY PHOTO FILESAll photos used by Discovery magazine, unless otherwise stated, have been provided by SIWA photography group and/or SIWA members and are the property of SIWA
EDITOR Pilar Perez-McKay | PHOTO EDITOR Mihe ShinGRAPHIC DESIGNER Shin Eun-Ji | PRINTING COORDINATOR Kim EugenePRINTED BY Seoul Selection | ADVERTISING COORDINATOR Tiana PanCONTRIBUTORS Barbara Bae, Bockhee Lee, JZ Associates, Mariya Maderich, Michelle Morrison, Heyjin Kim, Anne Ladouceur
ON THE COVERFebruary 2013 I March 2013
Welcome 2013 Happy Seollal 설날
SIWA Welfare Committee How We Support the Needy
SIWA Santa!Gifts, Laughter and Happiness
Korean Traditional WeddingSpecial Foods, Customs, Gowns
Income Tax TipsHow to Save Some Money
“SIWA and the Diplomatic Community
Bazaar, 2012 Special Issue”
S e o u l I n t e r n a t i o n a l W o m e n ’ s A s s o c i a t i o n
COVER PHOTO Winter in Seoul – Views along the Hang RiverPHOTO BY Mrs Kerrie Matthee, SIWA member
10February 2013 I March 2013 DISCOVERY
Welcome! The SIWA Board – Committed to You
Anastasia is a professional accountant.
She has a bright outlook to life and
always seeks greater challenges. She
moved to Korea with her husband in
August 2011. Since then, she has enjoyed
learning Asian culture, meeting new
people and volunteering for different
non-profit organizations. Anastasia holds
the position of SIWA’s Treasurer.
Once a month, a group of very diverse women gather at the Seoul Club. These women are
different from each other in many ways – age, interests, education, nationality, background
– each is unique. Yet, something brings them together each month. What is it you ask? Their
commitment to you, as Board members of the Seoul International Women’s Association (SIWA).
The Board is the governing body for SIWA and has responsibility for the affairs, funds, and
properties of the association. It consists of the Executive Board elected each March, and the
Chairwomen of the various Board Committees. Board members, in addition to organizing
and running their respective communities, meet to propose, discuss, plan and vote on issues
that directly affect SIWA and its membership. Whether it’s deciding on the ticket price for
an event, the location of the bazaar or the amount of money donated to a particular welfare
organization, the Board looks at each issue thoroughly and thoughtfully.
The Board is the guiding force in ensuring SIWA is the kind of organization that best serves its
membership. Decisions are fully discussed and made with not just the present situation in mind,
but also future implications.
Since these decisions affect the entire SIWA membership in one way or another, Board
members must be more than just representatives of their individual committees. Each Board
member brings a different perspective to the boardroom. This diversity means each segment
of SIWA membership is represented, from young mothers to grandmothers to women without
kids, from career women to stay-at-home moms, from international expats to Korean nationals.
Making the commitment to represent SIWA membership by serving on its Board is a great
responsibility, but most Board members feel they get more out of their participation than they
give. Many are grateful to SIWA for the support and friendship it creates and want to afford
the same for others. Some want the challenge and fulfillment of doing a job well. Others want
the opportunity to use their talents or even learn new skills. Our President Terri Hartman often
says, “Women volunteer for many reasons. I hope anyone considering a role on the board realizes
it’s not just work. It can be a great bonding experience and a lot of fun.”
Fun is probably not the first word that comes to mind when describing the SIWA Board. Words
like responsible, serious, reliable, dependable, hard-working seem to come to mind before
fun does. Surprising enough, however, fun is the word many of the current SIWA Board use
to describe the group. The women on the Board share a great sense of humor, and laughter is
a common sound at any meeting. Opportunities to get to know each other better, like group
dinners and retreats, make doing the serious business of the Board easier.
The Board is a group of women committed to you and SIWA. Their hard work and effort ensure
the continued success of our organization. At the start of each year, the search for new Board
members begins. Sometimes it’s easy to find women willing to take their place on the Board.
Sometimes it’s not. This year, if asked, “Would you like to be on the Board?” Please think about
it. It may turn out to be one of the best commitments you’ll ever make.
Dear SIWA Members, Greetings from the 2013 Nominating Committee! Katia Edrenkina, Carmen von Feilitzen, Lorrie Gomes, Terri Hartman, Jennifer KimWe invite all SIWA members to participate in the 2013 Board nomination process and encourage you to volunteer by serving on the SIWA Board. As required by our by-laws, we are taking nominations for all executive committee positions:
PresidentThe President is the chief administrative officer of SIWA and chair of the Board of Directors. She is an ex-officio member of al l SIWA committees except the Nominating Committee. While not doing the actual work, the president has the ultimate responsibility to ensure the functions and activities of each committee are carried out in accordance with SIWA by-laws and policies.
VP of ActivitiesThe Vice President – Activities is in charge of all member activities in areas not related to membership and fundraising. She coordinates and oversees the functions of the activities committees including Tours and Special Interest Groups.
VP of MembershipThe V ice -Pres ident – Membersh ip coordinates all membership activities of SIWA. She assumes the President’s job function when necessary.
VP of FundraisingT h e V i c e - P r e s i d e n t – F u n d r a i s i n g coordinates and oversees all fundraising activit ies and the functions of the fundra is ing committees inc lud ing Sponsorship and Special Events. She assumes the President’s job function when necessary.
TreasurerThe Treasurer monitors the financial position of SIWA and oversees its financial a d m i n i s t r a t i o n including receipts, d i s b u r s e m e n t s , i n v e s t m e n t s a n d performance against budget.
Board administratorThe Board Administrator maintains the records of the board; ensures effective m a n a g e m e n t o f S I WA r e c o r d s ; i s responsible for all aspects of planning me e t ings and coor d inat ing boar d activities.
If you are interested in any of the positions or want to find out more information p lease contact Kat ia Edrenkina at [email protected].
Anastasia [email protected]
Tiana [email protected]
Tiana is an Ethnic Korean from sunny-
hospitable-yummy food Uzbekistan. She
came to Seoul in 2007 and fell in love
with Korean food, awesome nature and
kind people. A Law School graduate form
Tashkent now works in a developing
trading company with warmhearted
staff and family oriented president. Tiana
loves life and people who always look
forward. That’s why she joined SIWA; she
said it’s “the best place to contribute to
the society I live in, communicate with
interesting people, have fun and develop
skil ls through the SIWA’s activities
and events. I am happy to be SIWA
Advertising Chair and will do my best in
performing my duties. And I would like to
wish all our members and readers love,
success and happiness during all 2013.”
by Lorrie Gomes, SIWA Gala Chair and Nomination Committee Member
Katia EdrenkinaBoard Administrator andNominating Committee Chair
SIWA Board Positions Open – Board Committee ChairsMembership ChairThe Membership Chair works closely with VP Membership, and the primary responsibilities are to register new SIWA members, renewing members and collecting membership fees. If interested, please contact
Sponsorship ChairThe Sponsorship Chair works closely with VP Fundraising, and the primary responsibilities are to liaise with current sponsors and identify, source and contact possible future sponsors and donors to support SIWA’s fundraising efforts. If interested, please contact
* All applicants are most welcomed; bilingual English and Korean speakers who have some experience with
similar tasks/roles will be specially treasured!
Siwa Board Nomination Process
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The SIWA Tours team is committed to helping SIWA members and friends discover our host country. Come with us and experience the many wonders of Korea; it’s a great way to settle in, meet new friends, and have lots of fun. Would you like to be part of the Tours team….? Become a Coordinator! To request further information, please email Mildred Berenshot, Tours Chairperson, at: [email protected]
Coordinator: Michelle Morrison [email protected]
Coordinator:Bockhee [email protected]
Chairperson: Mildred [email protected] 010-4949-2238
Coordinator: Patricia [email protected] 010-2514-9897
Coordinator: Robbie [email protected] 010-2931-8802
Coordinator: Ursula Tarasyants [email protected]
tours AnnouncementSIWA Tours fees are set from the estimated tour cost per person, which usually includes transportation, tour guide fee and admission. Our Tour Coordinators are all Volunteers and always do their best to keep tour prices as low as possible. Non SIWA-members are charged an additional 10,000 Won for tours arranged through SIWA (all proceeds go directly to the SIWA account
and are used to support Charities)
SIWA TOURS TEAM:[email protected] ‘thank You’ Letters
from Happy Members‘thank You’ to Tours Team and Goodbye note to Heike
HAENGNAM CHINAWArE FACtorY tour, NovEMBEr 28, 2012
Coordinator – Eugenie Lee
“Dear Eugenie, thank you for organizing everything for us and the photos. I will definitely miss you as an organizer; you are always so friendly to all of us and so warmhearted Have a good day and see you soon…”
Franziska Weller
“Just want to say thank you very much for organizing the tour. I enjoyed it very much! Thank you also for forwarding the nice photos. It will certainly be part of my memories of Korea, as well as the items I was able to purchase. The generous gift that was given to us by the factory and unexpected, is also appreciated.”
Sheila Bobeck
NAtIoNAL MuSEuM oF KorEA WItH ProF. DAvID MASoN, DECEMBEr 6, 2012
Coordinator – Robbie Schuldt
“Dear Robbie, thank you very much for organizing the tour. I enjoyed so much. Prof. D. Mason is amazing. I’m looking forward to see you soon. Have a nice Advent and a wonderful Christmas.”
Ursula Breuer
EvoLutIoN oF KorEAN WEDDING trADItIoN, DECEMBEr 10, 2012
Coordinator – Michelle Morrison
“Hello Michelle, Thank you for coordinating the special Wedding program. I had wonderful time learning about Korean marriage customs. Your presentation was very informative, covering the highlights in a manner that was easy to understand Korean traditions from a foreigner’s perspective. I hope to be able to attend more events in the future…” Chung Kim
DINNEr & KArAoKE NIGHt out, DECEMBEr 11, 2012
Coordinator – Ursula Tarasyants
“Thanks for such a great fun night out! I really enjoyed all the diverse styles of music – and we did not even need liquor to sing out loud! I am looking forward to repeating this event very soon. Count me in for sure!”
Martina Weber
Dear SIWA Members,In 2012 we, the SIWA Tours Team, in our own special way, tried to make the lives of SIWA members and their families an even more interesting experience while residing or visiting Korea. As you know, we are a volunteer group of foreign country nationals and Korean women, who meet regularly to plan and organize activities, trips and visits around Seoul and nearby areas, for you to enjoy. Let us say “Thank you” to all our Tours team members who have done such a great job this past year and managed to show you the many ‘colors’ of Korea, and offered you a variety of thrilling activities to participate in during the spring and fall seasons. We are confident we’ll organize as many and interesting tours for you again this year – so make sure to join us!!
Sadly, this time we have to say Goodbye to one of our wonderful To u r s Te a m m e m b e r – H e i k e G i e g e r i c h ; s h e l e f t K o r e a i n December...We wish her an easy new start in her home country, Germany, and hope to meet again soon. We’ll miss you!!!
However, ‘life must go on’ and we are looking for new members to become SIWA Tours Coordinators, and to be a part of our team and have fun while organizing and leading tours in Seoul and its surroundings!
To find out more about the Tour Coordinator position, please contact us directly at [email protected]
Best wishes, Mildred BerenschotSIWA Tours Chair
Ursula TarasyantsSIWA VP Activities
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uPCoMING tourSAt A GLANCE
FEBruArY
6 the Simone Handbag Museum
15 SK-t.um Futuristic Museum
17 Miso Performance
22 Hongdea Cuisine tour
27 Dongdeamun Fabric tour
[visit siwapage.com for details]
28 Wonjin Beauty Center
MArCH
6 Noryangjin Fish Market tour
[visit siwapage.com for details]
8 Kimchi Making Class
9 trick Eye Museum
13 Pulmuone tofu Factory tour
[visit siwapage.com for details]
15 Sindang-Dong Walking tour
22 Yonsei university
Neighbourhood Walking tour
ALL tour DEtAILS MuSt BE
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FoLLoWING rEGIStrAtIoN At:
tHE SIMoNE HANGBAG MuSEuM
When: February 6, Wednesday; 11:00 am -1:00 pm Meeting point: Sinsa Station (Line #3, Station #337), exit #8 (inside)Cost: SIWA members – free; Non-members – 10,000 KRW Tour Coordinator: Michelle Morrison
Located in Sinsa-dong’s trendy fashion & restaurant district of Seoul is the passion project of veteran handbag supplier Kenny Park, who wanted to create a permanent exhibition of women’s most ubiquitous of accessories. “The Simone Handbag Museum represents the fulfillment of a long-held dream,” said Park, “to create a collection of historical significance that will inspire and educate our young local designers, and an international attraction for all those interested in the history of this most essential accessory.”
It houses a collection of over 300 handbags, from the 16th Century to the present. The museum building itself is shaped as a handbag. It has five floors, with the top floors dedicated to exhibition space for the historic handbags, and the first and second floors are the retail areas selling limited edition Korean and imported designer handbags. Most of the collection on display is of European origin, with a small number of contemporary bags from the United States.
t-uM SK FuturIStIC “uBIQuItouS MuSEuM”
When: February 15, Friday; 9:00 am Meeting point: Euljiro-1ga Station (Line #2), exit #4 (outside) Cost: no fee (SIWA members and non-members) Tour Coordinator: Robbie Schuldt
T-um is SK Telecom’s Ubiquitous Museum, where the company showcases the possible future uses of its products. It is located in SK’s T-Tower, an impressive building in itself, in the Uljiro district of Seoul.A walk through T.Um offers everything from a futuristic shopping experience to a lesson on how the delivery of health care will change our lives. There are two themed zones: Play Dream zone looks towards the future and Play Real zone that represents the present.
Our SIWA group will be guided by English speaking staff. We will experience SK’s new technology currently on display, such as a touch-media table, IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) and futuristic games
that combine reality and a virtual world into a single screen. It is easy and simple to play, and can be enjoyed regardless of age... They’ve even got the world’s first T-Starbucks fully integrated with mobile IT technology, and is an experimental site for combining IT technology with coffee, where guests can choose an item, order and pay for it all through an U-table (ubiquitous table) using mobile technology.
“MISo” – KorEAN orIGINAL MuSICAL tour
When: February 17, Sunday; 4:00pm-5:30pm Meeting point: Chongdong Theater (5 min walk from City Hall Subway Station, exit #1) Cost: SIWA members – 20,000 KRW, non-members – 30,000 KRW Tour Coordinator: Robbie Schuldt
SIWA members are invited to a very special performance, at a very special price; 50% Discount to the original Korean art performance “Miso” and a warm treat at the Chongdong Theater. It is a beautiful iconic performance, which features a survey of nearly every Korean musical and performance genre, including samulnori (traditional Korean percussion quartet), pansori (traditional narrative song), a fusion performance of gugak (Korean traditional music) and orchestral music; a fan dance and ogomu (the “five drums dance”) and among others. Make sure to take your whole family (husbands and children) to this memorable traditional musical bursting with Korean spirit and energy!
HoNGDAE CuISINE tour
When: February 22, Friday; from 12:00 pm Meeting Point: Sangsu Station (Line #6), exit #1Cost: SIWA members – 30,000 KRW, Non-members - 40,000 KRWTour Coordinator: Danielle OdenathContact: [email protected]
Warm People, Warm Places, and Healthy Comfort Cuisine
Step outside into the cold winter air...then quickly step inside again to the warm and cozy restaurants of the expatriate chefs of Hongdae! This tour will take you from Parisian baked delights to hearty home food, and finish with warm mulled wine & live classical music. Space is limited to 15 people maximum so RSVP ASAP!
KIMCHI MAKING CLASS (I)
When: March 8, Friday; 10:00 am – 12:00 pmWhere: Myung-dong (next to M-plaza building)Meeting Point: Euljiro-1ga Station (Line #2, Station #202), exit #6Cost: SIWA members – 25,000 KRW; non-members – 35,000 KRWTour Coordinator: Michelle MorrisonNote: Minimum 10 people required
Have you ever made kimchi before? No? Here is a golden opportunity to learn about one of the Korea’s essential staple foods. If you are a newcomer to Korea, then you will surely be curious about kimchi, as you will often be asked whether you like it! There are many varieties of Kimchi, the most popular is made by salting the cabbage; then adding red pepper powder, garlic, ginger, scallions, and radishes. The ‘marinated’ cabbages are put in an earthen jar or a special container where self-fermentation takes place and, after a certain period, can be eaten as the typical side dish you will see every day, everywhere. Well-fermented kimchi has anti-biotic properties, as lactic acid bacteria produced in the process of fermentation suppresses the growth of harmful bacteria. Kimchi offers ingredients rich in vitamin C, Calcium, lactic bacterium and many other nutritious substances. In the past kimchi has been uniquely a Korean dish; however, it has nowadays ‘fused’ into Western style foods such as hamburgers and pizza; an unusual combination. Surprise your friends, join us and learn how to make kimchi!
trICK EYE MuSEuM tour
When: March 9, Saturday; from 12:00 noonMeeting Point: Hongdae Station (Line #2, Station #239), exit #9Cost: fee to be advisedTour Coordinator: Michelle Morrison
Come, join us for a fun visit to the Trick Eye Museum at ‘Santorini Seoul’ in Hongdae. Santorini Seoul is a multipurpose cultural complex encompassing large areas of exhibition space arranged into four main sections: an open-run museum exclusively for ‘trick art;’ three galleries; a performance hall and a curious art museum displaying cat-related pieces. The Trick Eye Museum features paintings that are extremely realistic and seem as if they are in 3D; we will find lots of artworks that encourage viewers to interact and get involved. Notes have been placed next to the works with hints and tips on how ‘pose’ to take funny photos and make it look like we’re part of the painting! In the gallery section, artworks by well-known artists are on display; these works are changed every few months. We will also find a shop with interesting gifts, the famous art supply store for professional artists Homi Atelier and a very nice café. Be sure to bring your camera…. and your children!
SINDANG-DoNG WALKING tour: … DISCovEr tHE EASt SIDE oF NAMSAN!When: March 15, Friday; from 10:00 am -1:00 pm (approx)Meeting Point: Beotigogae Station, Line #6, Station # 632 (inside, by the three exits)Cost: SIWA membrs – no fee; non-members – 10,000 KRWTour Coordinator: Mildred Berenschot
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Discover an area in the centre of Seoul that is ever changing, but incorporating ancient, fixed, unchanging parts like the old city wall. Be surprised when we come across some unexpected spectacular views over Seoul and learn nice easy shortcuts to the Seoul Club and the National Theater of Korea from the Subway stations. Before and during the walk we will check the map to learn how to orientate ourselves and keep together as a group. There are some steps and stairs along the route, so some climbing is necessary, and also some narrow paths where we won’t be able to walk next to each other; however, these minor inconveniences will be rewarded with the beauty of the natural surroundings. We will walk at a relaxed pace and will enjoy a coffee break along the way. If it rains or snows the tour will be postponed, because we don’t want to slip, and do like to see the nice views!
YoNSEI uNIvErSItY NEIGHBourHooD tourDate: March 22, Friday; from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (approx)Meeting Point: Sinchon Station (Line #2, Station #240), exit #3Cost: SIWA membrs – no fee; non-members – 10,000 KRWTour Coordinator: Mildred Berenschot
I would like to share what I know about the Yonsei University neighbourhood area, what I have observed and what I have learned of its last 100-year history, while living in the area and during the recent centenary celebrations at the Seoul Foreign School (SFS), where my children are enrolled. We will start our walk at Sinchon subway station, green line #240 (not Sincheon!). There we can start chatting about the many coffee chains you can see around the place…… and choose one! Then we will walk up through Yonsei University campus, along the back entrance of the SFS to the Seodaemun Museum of Natural History. At that point, depending on the walking pace and wishes of the group, we will decide which route to choose to get back. Either to head south, making a kind of a loop back towards subway line #2, or head north towards subway line #3, Hongje station (#324). Come and enjoy the company, the views, the coffee and the exercise.
Pamela Curley, SIWA Treasurer for the past year,
is leaving Seoul to return home to Adelaide, South
Australia. Here is her message to SIWA Board and
friends, and to those SIWA members who may be
considering applying to join the Board.
I wanted to take this opportunity to say what a
pleasure it has been to work with such a diverse,
dynamic group of women.
SIWA played such a huge part in my life in Seoul. I
have met many great friends, some of whom who
have left already and many who still remain in Seoul.
SIWA tours enabled me to see so much of Korea and
experience so many things I could not possibly have
done by myself. SIWA Enrichment classes allowed me
the opportunity to discover my creative side (this
side is often left unexplored by Accountants!!). SIWA
Welfare allowed me to contribute in small ways to
the community in Korea, who needs our help.
To all of you, our board members who make SIWA
possible, Thank You. Without you SIWA can’t
continue. I will follow the website and I wish SIWA
a long and bright future, welcoming women from
around the globe to Korea. To all of you, my friends, I
wish you all the best that life has to offer!
FarewellPamela
A wonderful evening was enjoyed by everyone at the �Nite of the Seoul Sister’s� on January 17 at The Renaissance Hotel Lobby Bar. Thank you to AWC for hosting the event, and to members and friends of AWC, ANZA, BASS, CWC and SIWA for joining this special get together.
SINDANG-DoNG WALKING tour
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BAZAAR Chair Letter
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BAZAAR
2019
Our deepest thanks to the International Diplomatic Community in Korea, only with their continued generous support and participation is the annual fundraising SIWA Bazaar is possible.
I’d like to give special thanks to participating Ambassadors’ spouses, the Diplomatic Community,
the Bazaar Committee and Volunteers who gladly made precious efforts for the successful Bazaar, and
all who happily shared meaningful joy by participating in the SIWA and the Diplomatic Community Bazaar.
A Special thank you to Carmen von Feilitzen, Co-Chair, for her dedication, support and generous contribution.
SIWA바자를 위하여 아낌없이 최선을 다해주신
참가국대사 배우자분들과 외교커뮤니티, 바자준비위원회, 자원봉사자들
그리고 바자에 참가함으로써 그 기쁨과 의미를 빛내 주신
모든 분들께 진심으로 감사를 드립니다.
바자를 위하여 헌신적으로 열정을 다해준 바자부위원장
Carmen von Feilitzen께도 심심한 사의를 표하는 바입니다.
Honoured GuestsMrs Kang, Nan-Hee Spouse of the Seoul Mayor서울시장부인, 강난희
Mrs Lee, Sun-Hwa Spouse of the 1st Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade외교통상부차관부인, 이선화
Mrs Lyudmila FenDoyenne of the Diplomatic Corps, Korea 대사부인대표, Lyudmila Fen
Mrs Panagiota Konstantinopulou Spouse of the Greek Ambassador to Korea그리스대사부인, Panagiota Konstantinopulou
SIWA RepresentativesMrs Terri Hartman, SIWA President SIWA 회장, Terri Hartman
Ms Lee, Bock-Hee, Bazaar Chairperson바자위원장, 이복희
Mrs Carmen von Feilitzen, Bazaar Co-chairperson 바자부위원장, Carmen von Feilitzen
We extend our thanks and gratitude to our honoured guest for their participation in the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 SIWA and the Diplomatic Community Bazaar on November 13, at the Seoul Museum of History.
I was first introduced to SIWA through the SIWA Bazaar when my foreign friend invited me to go with her. Ever since, I’ve been a big fan of the SIWA Bazaar. It’s not only a Charity Event, but also a place to meet diverse cultures and warm hearts from all over the world.
The annual SIWA BAZAAR has been the main event to raise funds for Welfare Assistance since SIWA was founded in 1962. Through its 50-year history, SIWA has grown to become a well-established organisation where foreigners and Koreans can share their life experiences during their stay in Korea. Even before and after the 2012 SIWA Bazaar, I received many cheerful messages from previous SIWA friends in Germany, England, China, Malaysia and Paris through emails and facebook. I was also encouraged and rewarded when tracing the Bazaar history:
“The subject of a raffle came up only the Friday night before the Bazaar when Mrs. Park Chung Hee donated a beautiful porcelain vase…”
(SIWA Bazaar Report dated December 1970)
“40 years ago, one foreign nurse came to Korea. Later she studied medical science in Korea and SIWA supported her tuition until she graduated. She is still volunteering in Korea helping as a medical doctor at the free clinic for terminal stage cancer patients.”
I can feel the SIWA Spirit more and more as time goes by, especially through the SIWA Bazaar. I have met many good friends at SIWA and the Bazaar and even after they leave Korea, we will still keep in touch. SIWA SPIRIT, SIWA BAZAAR!
Bockhee Lee2012 SIWA and the Diplomatic Community Bazaar Chair
SIWA SPIrIt, SIWA BAZAArSIWA and the Diplomatic Community Bazaar 2012
opening Ceremony Participating Nations
Afghanistan
American Women’s Club of Korea
Austria
Bangladesh
Belgium
Brazil
Canadian Women’s Club
Chile
Colombia
Czech republic
Dominican republic
Dutch Club (the Netherlands)
Garden Club of Seoul
German Women’s Club Seoul
Greece
India
Iran
Italy
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Mongolia
Morocco
Nigeria
Nordic Countries [Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark]
overseas Chinese Women's Club
Pakistan
Poland
republic of Korea
russia
South Africa
Sri Lanka
turkey
ukraine
uzbekistan
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SIWA BAZAAr 2012 MAIN INCoME (KrW)at 31 December 2012
SIWA BAZAAr 2012 EXPENSES (KrW)at 31 December 2012
Cash Sponsors 56,850,000Country Donations 44,896,157Vendor Tables 12,000,000Lucky Draw 6,509,950Korean Table 3,707,201Grand Raffle 2,681,000SIWA Welfare Booth 1,835,851Donation Boxes 137,500
Event Planner 19,000,000 Printing 3,467,180
Wind breakerfor Food court 3,200,000
Venue Rent 918,210 Miscellaneous 681,410
Total Revenue 128,617,659
Total Expenses 27,266,800
BAZAAR
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Premium Platinum Sponsors:
Asian Tigers Co. Ltd.
L’Oreal Korea Ltd.
The Dwight School Seoul
Platinum Sponsors:
Chadwick International School
Hwawoo Law Firm (Yoon & Yang LLC)
Korea International School
Gold Sponsors:
Angloinfo (the Global Expat Network)
Asian Arts & Crafts
GM Korea Company
Kuk Je Embroidery – Suyen
Santa Fe Relocation Services
Standard Chartered Bank
TengTeng Skin Clinic
Silver Sponsors:
Bombardier Transportation Korea Ltd.
Chanel YH
Chevron Korea
Folli Follie Korea Ltd.
Hus’Hu Dermatology Clinic
Mary Kay Korea
Unilever Korea Ltd.
Volvo Trucks Korea
Woori Minhwa
Bronze Sponsors:
10 Magazine
Adidas Korea Ltd.
Amorepacific Corporation
Grand Plastic Surgery/Dermatology
Lego Korea
Macquarie Group Ltd./Bank
Samsung Tesco Homeplus
SK II Korea
Tupperware Korea
Wooilyo Ceramics
Friends of SIWA Sponsors:
3 Alley Pub, Itaewon
Anderson Korea
Bulgari Korea Ltd.
C POST (주)씨포스트
CasAntonio Restaurant, Itaewon
Chef Meili Deli, Itaewon
Chili King Restaurant, Itaewon
Conrad Hotel Seoul
Copacabana Grill Restaurant, Itaewon
Costco Wholesale Korea
Dadohaksan (다도학산)
Dae Boo Antique Furniture Co.
DONGSUH Companies Inc.
Dr.Sung’s Clinic
Eden Pottery, Itaewon
ELCA Korea (Estee Lauder)
Foreign Food Market, Itaewon
Gangdong Art Center
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Seoul
Guillaume Bakery
High Street Market
Imperial Palace Hotel, Seoul
Jaseng Hospital of Korean Eastern
Medicine
JCDecaux Group
JW Marriott Hotel Seoul
Kervan Turkish Restaurant, Itaewon
Kojeon Antique
Korea Venture Agriculture College
Koreana Folkcraft & Antique Co.,
Itaewon
Le Saint-Ex Restaurant, Itaewon
Lee Jewelry, Itaewon
Lee Kang Un Cuperm
Manhattan Tailor, Itaewon
Mee-Wha (미화) Furniture
National Museum of Korea
Nestlé Korea Ltd.
New York Wholistic Care
Nivea Korea Ltd.
Park Hyatt Hotel Seoul
Park Jun’s Hair Salon
Park Sunghee Ceramic Space
Pizza Peel, Itaewon
Pro-Nails Salon, Itaewon
Renaissance Hotel Seoul
Sheraton Grande Walkerhill Hotel, Seoul
Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel
SHOWBBOY INC.
SHEZCOM
Small Steps Foundation
Somerset Palace Seoul
Springsoo Inc.
Taco Amigo Restaurant, Itaewon
Tartine Bakery & Café, Itaewon
Toni & Guy Hair Salon
Wang Thai Restaurant, Itaewon
Zelen Bulgarian Restaurant, Itaewon
Special Thanks for their generous Support to:
Seoul Museum of History
Gangdong-Gu District Office, Seoul
Participating Vendors
A very special and warm thanks to the
vendors that paid to take part in the
Bazaar. Their contribution is highly
valued and we a grateful for their
continued support and participation.
Costco Wholesale
Craft & Nature
Hephzibah Deco
Hollym Publishing
Hwanghoo Chocolates
Korea Venture Agriculture College
Monocollection
National Museum of Korea
Oriental Mood
Silky King
Tona Coffee
TurQuoize
V.I.K.Y.
West Lake ITC Co.
Woori Minwha
Yoon House of Bling
SIWA and the Diplomatic Community Bazzar 2012SIWA would like to thank the companies and organizations who haveso generously supported our fundraising efforts for Korean charities.
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www.IVYsmile.krDIRECTIONS AND INFO TEL.02.518.2722 [email protected]
*BRACES for Children & Adults*General Check-ups, Cleaning & Fluoride*Teeth Whitening *Implants
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Why IVY Orthodontics?Dr. Kim is a U.S. Board certifi ed orthodontic specialist with 20 years of clinical experience in the U.S. and Korea.
With 14 years of dental studies and training at the most prestigious schools and hospitals (University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, NYU Medical Center), Dr. Kim has successfully treated thousands of patients of all ages and ethnic backgrounds.
Dr. Kim has written numerous publications in his areas of expertise, including a recent publication in the textbook "Orthodontics Basic Aspects and Clinical Considerations: Guidelines for Surgery First Orthodontic Treatment".
New York UniversityB.A in Physics
University of PennsylvaniaSchool of Dental Medicine (D.M.D)
University of Illinois at ChicagoOrthodontic Specialty Residency
University of Illinois at ChicagoOral Biology (Master of Science)
NYU Medical CenterReconstructive Plastic Surgery:Fellowship
The Catholic University of KoreaDirector & Professor
Dr. Jay H Kim D.M.D., M.S.D.M.D. M.SU.S Dental LicenseMember of A.A.O
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“Where my child’s smile is concerned, I want the best. Any father would feel the same.”
- Jason, 38Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers for their generous spirit, great organisational skills and determination ensuring all tasks run smoothly. We could not have done it without you!
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SIWA and the Diplomatic Community Bazaar 2012volunteers
Amanda Landry
Amy Zhong
Anjum Khan
Any [minjung] Kim
Cindy Trucksis
Conny Rosen
Dawn Blackwell
Diane Dring
Diane Woo
Dong Song Cho
Elina
Elizabeth Park
Eun hee Lee
Eunhee Lee
Franzisca Weller
Greta Tonnon
Hannull Kim
Han-ul Kim
Heike Giegerich
Hekyoung Song
Ina Im
Insook Choi
Inyoung Choi
Jee sun Cho
JeongAe Lee
Jiah Kim
Jiah Kim
Jihyeon Lee
Jisoo Hong
Joanna Haines
Juliana Walker
Jung Eun [Christy] Kim
Jyejung Kim
Katherine Eclarin
Katherine Eclarin
Katia Edrenkina
Kerstin Andersson
Louise Barton
Lydia Sul
Misil Jeon
Monique Brubach
Robbie Schuldt
Romy Shin
Sandrine Spriet
Seunghee Kim
Seungkon Lee
Sunghee Kim
Sungsin Jeong
Sunjoo Min
Susan Pratt
Tanya Whelan
Teresa Kang
Yoki Kinoshita
Youngja Choi
Youngmi Shim
Youngshim Lee
Youngwoong Yang
Yujin Hong
Zahra Squires
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WelfareWelfare
the SIWA Welfare Committee
The objective of the Welfare Committee is to disburse SIWA Welfare funds
to charities within the Republic of Korea. In a way, we are the Seoul
International Women ‘United Nations;’ women united from around the globe
for a common purpose... to help improve the lives of those in need. Currently,
we have representatives from Canada, Columbia, Germany, Korea, Sweden, the
United Kingdom and the United States. We discuss issues like the hard financial
times, social injustice, education, culture and most importantly, how we can be
a vehicle for change, empowerment and hope here in Korea. In order to ensure
that donations are distributed in a professional manner, the Welfare Committee
operates within strict guidelines and regulations. Welfare committee members
visit each of the charities (at their own expense), evaluate their situation, discuss
requests during the monthly Welfare Committee meetings and recommend
donations to be made to specific charities to the SIWA board, which then ratifies
the recommendations, based on the information provided.
SIWA is committed to helping the neediest of the needy in Korea. We offer them
human dignity...fuel to heat their modest homes, food for another meal, diapers
for their ailing bodies, an alternative to living the streets, an enriching educational
environment for a brighter future, a loving home and comfortable bed for the
terminally ill to live out their short time left on earth...to name just a few.
The Welfare Committee is seeing more and more requests, and
the organizations that are coming to us are more desperate
than ever. 100% of those who seek our help rely on corporate
and private donations to make ends meet. However, those
corporate and private donors have been severely decreasing
over the years, while expenses (such as fuel and food) are
increasing at an unprecedented rate. This is why we need
your help more than ever. It’s time to get creative! So save
your clothes, household items and most of all, give your time.
We are working on ways to help you (and your children) put
your quality ‘pre-loved’ items, all to good use. Opportunities
to help SIWA Welfare will be posted regularly on our website
www.siwapage.com and announced via our weekly electronic
Newsletter. You may also visit us at the Welfare table setup at
our monthly Coffee Mornings. If you have any questions about
Welfare or want to know how you can help, please contact the
Welfare Chair at [email protected].
And now, a huge thank you to all our heroes:
·the men, women and children we serve who find the courage to face each new day
·staff and volunteers who work at Korean charities, many of whom donate their salaries and dedicate their entire lives to
serving those in need
·members of the Welfare Committee for their passion and dedication (many of whom have served for over ten years)
·‘justify’ text for bullet points also (edge of last column looks too uneven)
·our valued and generous corporate sponsors for their continued financial support of our charitable endeavors
·members and the general public who come out to support our events!
For 50 years, SIWA has been in the business of supporting
those less fortunate...and each and every member, past and
present, has been part of this legacy!
We are looking for new members!
If you would like to be a part of our dynamic and passionate
team, please contact the Welfare Chair at welfare@siwapage.
com.
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by Barbara Bae, Welfare Committee Chair
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Hwacheon Peace Houseby Amanda Bibb
During the first half of SIWA’s financial year (1 May 2012 and 31 Dec 2012), SIWA has proudly supported 16 Korean charities, donating a total of KRW 78.2 mill. Details of all donations and charities supported for the second half of the SIWA year (January 1 to April 30) will be presented at SIWA’s Annual General Meeting at the March 20 Coffee Morning.
During the previous financial year (April 2011-March 2012), SIWA proudly supported 32 Korean charities with a total of KRW163.51 mill. The SIWA and Diplomatic Community Bazaar is an integral part of SIWA’s capacity to raise funds to assist those in need.
SIWA WELFArE DoNAtIoNSMAY 2012 – DECEMBER 2012
CHArItIES SuPPortED BY SIWA MAY 2012 – DECEMBER 2012
Disabilities 24,800,000Children 26,190,000HIV 12,000,000Cancer 5,280,000Migrants 10,000,000
Total Support 78,270,000
SIWA WELFARE DONATIONS MAY 2012 TO DECEMBER 2012
KRWDisabilities 24,800,000 Children 26,190,000 HIV 12,000,000 Cancer 5,280,000 Migrants 10,000,000 Total Support 78,270,000
32%
33%
15%
7%13%
Disabilities Children HIV Cancer Migrants
SIWA WELFARE DONATIONS MAY 2012 TO DECEMBER 2012
KRWDisabilities 24,800,000 Children 26,190,000 HIV 12,000,000 Cancer 5,280,000 Migrants 10,000,000 Total Support 78,270,000
32%
33%
15%
7%13%
Disabilities Children HIV Cancer Migrants
How have the donations made a difference to the wellbeing of those assisted by the charities SIWA has supported?
Busan Study Room food for Students
Didimdol Study Room plumbing fixes
Ebenessels House fuel and food
Gyunggido Gwangju Migrant Centre 100-300 migrant labourers: food, bills, rent expenses
House of Love 23 severely handicapped residents: fuel for 5 months
Maeshil Orphanage 36 Abandoned Children: fuel and food
Maria and Martha’s House handicapped residents: fuel for winter
Moyhyn Medical Center Hospice terminally ill cancer patients: replace 3 electronic beds
Nul Peum HIV patients: roof repairs
Open Door Welfare Center abandoned boys home: replacement heaters
Peace House handicapped residents: house repairs, fuel etc
Queen of Peace Home for Aged ‘Birdie Lift’ for aged and disabled
Rainbow Alteration store migrant workers: coffee equipment to generate funds
Sang Soo Sarang Wheo 13 handicapped residents: food, petrol, house repairs
ShimTher Shelter HIV patients: heating and general expenses
Yang Yang Children’s Welfare teacher support, washing machine, oven, uniforms and fuel
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Many Korean charities are unique in that they originate
with an individual seeing a need or a lack of care for
marginalized members of their communities, and without
external impetus or funds, begin a program to remedy or
ameliorate that need. One such place is Hwacheon Peace
House in Korea. This charity provides full time care for
46 severely mentally and physically handicapped people.
Situated in a picturesque, isolated mountain area, it is the
lifework of a woman who had always wanted to serve
the disabled. She decided to sell her successful restaurant
business in Incheon and use the funds from the sale to build
a modern facility that would provide such care. The Peace
House grows its own vegetables and exists on a shoestring
budget, amazingly that never seems to affect the excellent
level of care rendered to its residents. SIWA Welfare has
throughout the years assisted the Peace House with new
bedding, twice; with purchases of fuel and food staples
when the seasons have been unkind; and most recently,
provided funds to get rid of the problem of mold on the
walls. We learned that the owner of the Peace House has
deeded her property to the government ensuring that it
will now qualify for proper government funding, making it
financially independent and secure. SIWA Welfare is proud
to have played a small part in securing this charity’s future.
Amanda arrived in Korea 20 months ago.
Originally from Australia, she had been living in
the US for the past 17. She been a member of the
SIWA Welfare Committee for 15 months
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Maria’s Story Sang Soo Sarang Wheo(I Love You Fresh Drinking Water)
AAs part of the Welfare Committee’s and SIWA’s commitment to the charities we help support, our monthly
Coffee Mornings are opportunities for selected charities to sell their wares. This not only helps supplement their income but it is also a wonderful chance for our members to learn more about the charities on a more personal level. At the Christmas luncheon last December, two residents and a staff member of Sang Soo Sarang Wheo came to sell their very own handmade leather crafts.
One of our Welfare Committee members, Maria Yi, personally picked them up and drove them back afterwards, during Seoul’s first snowfall. This is how she described her experience ….
“That day I came back home unbelievably late after driving 8 hours and 30 minutes. But they were much easier (for) me which was good. (when) One of the disabled ladies said, ‘it is heaven...just like a drama on TV...like a movie.’ She had never been to a hotel with foreigners so it was a very impressive experience for them. They made 400,000 won which was very good for them.”
Sang Soo Sarang Wheo in Korean means “I Love You Fresh Drinking Water�
Sangsoosarangwheo is a permanent home for 13 orphaned
and/or abandoned intellectually handicapped children/
adults, aged 10 to 38 years. They are lovingly cared for by
four fulltime staff members, one of which lives with them.
As with most charity organizations in Korea, they too rely on
the kindheartedness of volunteers who come twice a week to
help prepare lunches and dinners. The building they call home
is modest but well maintained and they all love to play on the
floor in the common lounge area. Teachers come to them and
follow a regular school curriculum. They also provide programs
to help integrate the residents into society and become more
independent. In one of the classes, they learn how to make
leather crafts, which they can then sell. This not only helps
supplement the center’s income, but gives the residents an
enormous sense of pride and accomplishment.
by Maria Yi, SIWA Welfare Committee
Korean Pronunciation Meaning
얼마예요? Eul ma yeyo? How much is it?
4000원.
(사천 원이에요.)Sa cheon won eeaeyo 4,ooo won
70000원.
(칠만 원이에요.)Chil man won eeaeyo 70,00 won
150000원.
(십오만 원이에요.)Sip o man won eeaeyo 150000 won
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
영
[Yung]일
[Il]이
[Yee]삼
[sam]사
[sa]오
[o]육
[yook]칠
[chil]팔
[pal]구
[gu]
10 20 30 40 50 100 1,000 10,000 100,000
십
[sip]이십
[yeesip]삼십
[samsip]사십
[sasip]오십
[osip]백
[bek]천
[cheon]만
[man]십만
[sipman]
2 6 7 8 9 3 4
백(만)
Bek man십(만)
Sip man만
man천
cheon백
bek십
sip일
million Hundred thousands Ten thousands thousands hundreds tens ones
Korean Lesson – Numbersby Hyejin Kim
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Example
2678934 원: 이백 육십 칠만 팔천 구백 삼십 사 원
Yee bek yook sip chil man pal cheon sa bek gu sip sa won
307 삼백칠 (sam bek chil)
2009 이천구 (yee cheon gu)
50780 오만칠백팔십 (o man chil bek pal sip)
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SIWA Santa’s Surprise visit to DiDimDol Study room
.... In the Spirit of Giving.....Festivities started at 1.30pm. Santa was introduced and Santa’s assistant, elf
Mariya, helped Santa to read the kids’ names in Korean (to make it as realistic as
possible, Patrick didn’t use Korean at all and elf Mariya pretended to translate). The
kids were super excited to get presents and even more so when we started to give
the second round of gifts, the candy-filled Santa Socks. We asked each kid to tell
Santa his or her wish and if they had any questions for Santa, to just ask right away.
The boys wishes were mostly to become famous athletes and the girls wished to
get into university.
The questions for Santa were quite funny........ how did Rudolf get sick, whether
Santa was jetlagged after his journey from the North Pole to Korea; why Santa
arrived during the day; and what is in Santa’s belly. We had fun answering the
questions, Patrick in English and elf Mariya translating to Korean. Each kid wanted
to sit on Santa’s lap and some of the sisters also followed this trend and made a
wish sitting on Santa’s lap, and we all had great laugh again. It was very touching to
see girls hugging and patting Santa - kudos to Santa Patrick, he didn’t take off the
itching beard and was in character till the time we had to magically depart back to
North Pole.
And then the game of ‘freeze’ began. The kids would follow Santa around the
room, and when elf Mariya said ‘freeze’ they had to stop (freeze), and if they
moved, they were out of the game. In my country you just ‘freeze,’ but it looks like
in Australia Santa can tickle and annoy the kids to make them move (or perhaps
Santa was just too mischievous).
We took a video, which can be seen in YouTube. Unfortunately, it has no sound
(it was recorded using my camera that had no soundcard - my apologies). A most
touching moment (at 2:13min on the video) was when a mother from Vietnam (who
I was told is slightly mentally handicapped) and her child (who is physically disabled
and never smiles) both smiled. Those crazy Santa-Patrick moves and children’s
laughter awoke a smile in a baby and her mom and they both kept smiling,
together, until we left. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDXyCsW7JyQ&feature=y
outu.be
After the game was finished and the winner was announced, the sister cut the
cakes and the muffins we had brought and shared them and the sodas with the
kids. For some it was the first time ever they had tried cheesecakes and muffins.
We didn’t stay for the feast (Patrick’s beard didn’t allow him to eat haha) and said
we needed to get back to check on Rudolf. We knew that we had brought a little happiness to these amazing kids, for their
faces looked so bright as if a light was illuminating from them; and their laughter
didn’t stop even as Santa and his helpers left J
Merry Christmas to all!
by Mariya Maderich, SIWA Communications Chair
I will start by saying what a wonderful time we all had on Saturday, December
15th at the DiDimDol study room, when Santa came to visit.
A total of 19 kids from nearby farms in the Kyungsanbuk-do area were waiting
for Santa to arrive. These are kids from mixed marriages. As you may know,
sometimes Korean farmers, especially older ones, struggle to find a Korean wife
and some marry ‘migrant brides’ (mostly from East Asia).
The children of these marriages usually go to public school in the morning, and
after school they go to the DiDimDol study room. Typically, they have lunch at
school and at DiDimDol they are given a meal, usually a dinner substitute. The
sisters at DiDimDol told us they try to feed them snacks and similar to dinner
foods so they don’t need to eat when they get home; and after eating they walk
to their homes.
Kyungsanbuk-do is a remote area of Korea and we were fortunate that the
snow had melted the day before our visit and we could drive there, otherwise
it would have been too dangerous. As most of the roads are very old and go
through the mountains, it would be almost impossible for my hatchback to drive
on snow-covered roads. There is absolutely nothing around, apart from very old
restaurants, a school and very old and abandoned (or they looked abandoned)
houses. However, I should note that the sisters are doing a really great job with
these kids. These kids are happy and very well taken care of.
My friends and I, all dressed as elves, Santa’s little helpers, wrapped up the gifts
so generously donated by our SIWA members at my home a week earlier. Sister
Yona provided us with a list of gifts the kids whished for, and with the help of
Whasook and Elizabeth we matched gifts as closely as possible with each kids’
wishes. We hid all gifts in my house, well out of the reach of my beagle, who got
so excited watching us wrap the gifts that she then wanted to unwrap them all
herself!
In addition to all the donated gifts, we went to COSTCO and bought some candy
filled Santa Socks, Christmas shaped candy for games, cakes, muffins and sodas.
We wanted the kids to enjoy a real Christmas feast after Santa’s departure to the
North Pole to check on Rudolf, as he was sick with a cold - and that’s why Mariya
the Elf drove the ‘Hyundai Veloster’ instead to deliver the gifts. Surprisingly
enough, the kids felt so sorry for Rudolf that they gave us some throat candy for
him to get better soon.
We arrived at DiDimDol study room at noon (it’s a 3hr+ speedy drive from Seoul).
Patrick changed into the Santa outfit, and in case you are wondering why Santa’s
hair and beard was so messy.... since we couldn’t find a Santa’s wig, instead we
bought a Gandalf’s wig (from Lord of the Rings); it was the funniest thing!
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Korean Wedding traditions 외국인들에게 들려주는 전통혼례 이야기
Last December 10th, 2012 the Traditional People Organization
hosted a special event for SIWA members and their
guests: a Korean traditional wedding story under the title of
“Experience Evolution of Korean Wedding Tradition.”
The presentation was divided into three sections. The first
section was a lecture on the evolution of the wedding tradition
from the social context perspective, explaining its evolution
process through historical and ideological backgrounds.
Korea’s social customs were heavily influenced by its socio-
political ideologies.
The traditional wedding food culinary art master Im Teak
conducted the second section of the presentation in a “food-
talk-show” style. Master Im demonstrated his art and culinary
skills in front of his eager audience, comprised women from
many nations around world. All present hung on his every
word; some took pictures, others took notes, all while tasting
samples of his exquisite creations. Master Im’s presentation
was not merely showing off his art and skills, he also explained
the meaning and significance of each dish (and ingredients)
of the wedding meal, and why it was, and continues to be, so
important to integrate art into the preparation of the food
and each of the wedding dishes. In the past, the traditional wedding
ceremony took place at the bride’s house, and the day when the bride and
groom returned to the groom’s house, it was the custom to bring specific
wedding dishes prepared by the bride’s household. This is the only time
the bride’s family can demonstrate their culinary skills to their in-laws.
Thus, it is an auspicious opportunity for the bride’s household to impress
their newly “acquired” in-laws. Even today, this tradition continues as
part of Korean wedding culture, and Master Im’s knowledge and skill are
invaluable heritage to pass on to the next generation. All the participants
very much enjoyed sharing the delicious wedding food that Master Im had
prepared during the presentation.
Master Im Teak is an Artisan of the Traditional People Organization. Im has
over 50 years experience in the food industry and has dedicated himself as
a technical advisor for the globalization of Korean traditional food. Master
Im is also known as the “Grand Old Man of Representative Cook,” and has
devoted himself to the preservation of the Decorative Arts of Traditional
Dishes and the Korean Traditional Food Skill Instruction.
The third and final section of this exciting event was organised by the
Korea Tourism Organization to give each of the participants the chance to
try on the Korean traditional wedding costume and the Hanbok.
This event was a rare opportunity for foreigners to learn about the Korean
wedding culture and traditions. It is a subject that many westerners are
interested in because such customs are so different to other traditions.
Judging by the feedback we received, this event was an eye-opener even
to Asians themselves.
More presentations on Korean Traditional Customary Rituals will be
organized by the Traditional People Organization in the near future as a
continuation of the special lecture series. SIWA Tours team looks forward
to bringing you the exciting opportunities to learn and experience Korean
culture – Come and join us!
“Thank you for organizing such a interesting day at Korean
Tourist Org. That’s makes me interested to learn more.”
Anne-Karine
Hi Michelle, “As a Chinese living in Korea, I’m very interested to
observe the similarities and the differences between the two
cultures.” Yu Xie
This lecture session was presented in a storytelling fashion by social historian, Michelle Morrison. SIWA Tours & Events Coordinator
DISCOVERY February 2013 I March 2013 39
Feature
You Can Save aS muCh taxas you know how!
Over 15 million Class A income tax payers are preparing
their year-end tax settlement for 2012FY, according to
the National Tax Service (NTS) bulletin. We call it the “13th
month bonus,” but it may not be that much for the 2012FY
compared to the previous year, since there was a 10% tax cut
last September. Actually, it’s not a “bonus” – it is the amount
of tax your accountant withheld from your income over
what was necessary, which is then “returned” or “refunded”
to you, based on your deductible items. When I was working
in the accounting department at a foreign company, many
of my colleagues asked me to return his or her surplus tax
into their “slush fund” bank account, to hide it from his or
her spouse. Of course I did it for them with pleasure. I would
like to explain how to save your Class A income tax if you
are an employee as an resident in Korea, otherwise you or
your spouse may not be aware to apply for the following
deductions:
The following items are major changes from 2012FY:
1. Monthly rental charge for your home or interest expenses for the key money bank loan-jeonse jageum, when the total income is less than 50 million won, only for a householder (head of household), and less than 85sq.meter net space, the maximum deductible amount is 3 million won.
2. Income deductible rate for check card is 30% but for credit card and cash card the rate is 20%, but the maximum deductible amount is 3 million won
3. Overseas education expenses are income deductible for high school and university students, maximum deductible amount is 3 million won and 9 million won respectively.
4. If you enrolled at a university or graduate course, the whole amount is income tax deductible.
5. Did you buy glasses or a hearing aid? The maximum deductible amount is 0.5 million won.
I have included a chart showing those deductible items you might have missed, so that you can get back as much of your taxes as legally possible. And to also make it easier when checking the NTS website to get as much as possible all of all your deductible items: credit card, check card, insurance, medical and NP etc. I hope that you will find the information helpful.
JZ JZ Associates
Do you have a topic you would like us to focus on? Just email SIWA Discovery Editor at [email protected] and we will endeavour to contact the right expert to help us find the answers.
·If a receipt issuer does not submit documentary evidence to the NTS, wage& salary income earners should receive and submit documents to their employers (withholding tax agents) directly.·If a foreign wage& salary income earner is a resident, he/she has the same right to take income deduction as a Korean national. But as a foreigner cannot be a householder, he/she is not allowed to take deduction from housing fund or home purchase savings. ·If a foreign wage& salary income earner is a non-resident, he/she is allowed to take personal exemption, deduction from pension premium and fund of employee
stock ownership association. Thus, he/she cannot take income deduction from every data the Simplified Year-end Tax Settlement Service provides. ** If you need a detailed English-version guideline for foreigner’s year-end tax settlement, please visit the NTS official website (www.nts.go.kr/eng) Click “2012 Year-end Tax Settlement” on the left side of the initial page Refer to “Easy Guide for Foreigner’s Year-end Tax Settlement”
Extracted by Jz from NTS website (www.nts.go.kr/eng)
※ Income deduction items included in the Simplified Year-end Tax Settlement Service (for the year of 2012)
Category
Insurance premium
Medical expenses
Education expenses
Detailed usageof credit card, etc
Housing fund
Home purchasesavings
Pension
Other
DeductibilityDeduction item
Qualified insurance, insurance for the disabled
Paid to medical institutionsPaid to pharmacies for medicine (including oriental medicine)Excess paid under Act on Long-term Care Insurance for Senior Citizens
Paid for dioptric glassesPaid to buy (or rent) hearing aids, general aids for the disabled and medical devices
Paid to kindergartenPaid to elementary, secondary or high school, university, graduate schoolPaid for training to develop job capability
Paid for studying abroad, paid for education course equivalent to earning credits (or for self-education)
Paid to education facilities for preschoolers, such as child-care centers, private educational institutes or facilities for physical training Paid for special education for the disabled
The amount paid for purchasing a school uniform of middle and high school
Paid by credit card, debit card or reloadable prepaid cardTransaction amount on cash receipts
Tuition fees for private education institutions on Giro
Repayments of principal and interest on house rental loan, repayments of interest on long-term home mortgage loan
Housing subscription deposits, home purchase savings for wage and salary income earners, long-term home purchase savingsComprehensive housing subscription deposits
Personal pension savings, pension savings, retirement pension
Deduction for contribution of small-sized company and self-employed mutual aid association, long-term stock-invested savingsDonations
X
X
Details on all of these events/activities and more can be found on www.korea4expats.com. Click on What’s Going on.to receive Anne’s Events E-newsletter twice a month, write to [email protected]
Anne Ladouceur is an experienced expat residing in Korea for over 10 years. You can find more information on all events listed above on her website at korea4expats.com. The Korea4Expats website not only provides information on upcoming events, but also on a variety ofissues/questions related to living and working in Korea. There’s also a Forum where you can go to ask and answer a whole range of questions or where you can buy or sell household items, etc. The Directory contains expat-recommended businesses and services who have agreed to support the free-to-use services provided by www.korea4expats.com.
Events Around Town by Anne Ladouceur
ABOUT KOREA
Joseon Dynasty Life: Refined and Tasteful Life of the Joseon Dynasty Ends 24 February | Gallery Hyundai Dugahun in Jongno-gu Admission: W5,000. (2nd floor only open to adults (19+).
Year of the Snake Exhibition Ends 25 February | National Folk Museum of Korea, Jongno-gu | Admission: Free.
Lunar New Year events and activities will be listed on Korea4Expats, 9-11 February.
Wednesday Midday Concerts 3rd Wednesday of each month through December, 11AM | National Theater of Korea, Jung-gu | Admission: W10,000.
Traditional Korean Instruments Classes Saturdays 9 March – 25 May, 10:30AM – 12:20PM | Registration deadline 7 MarchNational Gugak Center, Seocho-gu | Course fee: W30,000.
ART & CULTURE
Israel in Photography Ends 7 February | Korea Foundation Cultural Center Gallery, Jung-gu | Admission: Free
Asian Wedding Rituals Ends 11 February | National Folk Museum, Jongno-gu | Admission: Free.
American Impressionism Exhibition Ends 29 March | Hangaram Art Museum, Seocho-gu | Admission: W12,000 Adults.
Art Across America 5 Feb – 19 May | National Museum of Korea, Yongsan-gu.
Tim Burton Exhibition Ends 14 April 2013 | Seoul Museum of Art, near City Hall Subway Station | Admission W12,000 Adults / W10,000 Teens / W8,000 Children under 12
History in Glass Ends 27 Feb 2013 | National Museum of Korea, Yongsan-gu | Closed Mondays except holidays | Admission: Free.
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
British International Kindergarten Open Morning 5 February | Hannam-dong | RSVP required.
Seoul Foreign School Open House 21 February | Seodaemun-gu | RSVP required.
World’s Animals Exhibition Ends 3 March | War Memorial of Korea, Yongsan-gu | Admission: Adults W15,000 / Children W12,000.
I Am an Artist Exhibition Ends Sunday 31 March 2013 | Art Center Ida, 19-22 Yangjae-gil (125-4 Yangjae-dong), Seocho-gu | Admission: 10,000 won for adults and 15,000 won for kids and teenagers
ENTERTAINMENT & THEATRE
Romeo & Juliet Ballet 14-17 February, 8PM | Seoul Arts Center | Admission: W5,000 – W80,000.
Brown-Eyed Soul – Soul Play 15-16 February, 8PM and 6PM | Olympic Park Gymnastics, Songpa-gu | Admission: W88,000 – W132,000.
Legally Blond – Musical Ends 17 March, Weeknight 8PM, Saturday 3 & 7PM, Sunday 2 & 6PM | COEX Artium, Gangnam-guAdmission: W60,000 – W100,000.
Joseph Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 12 Feb-11 April | Charlotte Theater, Songpa-gu | Admission: W70,000-W130,000. (in Korean)
Play – Stop Kiss (Theatre) Weekends 16-24 February, 8PM and 4PM | White Box Theatre, Yongsan-gu | Admission: W15,000. (Draw for a free ticket via Korea4Expats – Entry deadline 7 February)
FESTIVALS
Jeju Field-Burning Festival 8-10 March 2013 | Jeju (help getting information in English, 064-1330 or 02-1330)
SPORTS & FITNESS
Commemorative Hockey Game (Embassy of Canada) 03 February, 9:30AM | Seoul Plaza | Admission: Free.
Special Olympics World Winter Games Ends 6 February | Gangwon-do | Admission: W10,000 for all-in-one tickets.
Basketball – Women and Men’s Professional Leagues Game times vary – afternoons and evenings | Admission starts at W7,000. See Korea4Expats for monthly game schedules.
Seoul International Marathon 17 March, 8AM Starts | Course from downtown Seoul to Jamsil Stadium | Participation: W40,000.
OTHER
Korea Grand Sale 11 January – 28 February | Seoul and other major Korean cities/locations
Events Around Town
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the and the Diplomatic Community Bazaar
Unforgettable Experiences……
Half-CenturySeoul Embracing the Worldthe Allure of Distant Lands
서울국제여성협회와
주한외교커뮤니티가 함께 하는
바자
If one thing distinguishes
SIWA above all others,
is the unrelenting charitable
work it carries out through
its Welfare Committee,
to help those less fortunate
in the community. For over
50 years the Bazaar has
been SIWA’s major fundraising
event of the year. The Bazaar
brings together the Diplomatic
Community, our members,
friends and the expatriate
and Korean communities;
it is where they share their
cultures and unforgettable
moments.
….. we invite you to experience the wonders of the SIWA Bazaar in 2013…Come and join us!!
Bountiful International FoodsExotic dishes from around the world under one roof for one day only at the Bazaar International Food Court.
Zillions of International CraftsFind wonderful gifts and treasures brought to you by the Diplomatic Community in Seoul, and Korean charities.
Active SIWA SupportersOnly with the continued support of the many businesses, organizations and individuals is the SIWA and Diplomatic Community Bazaar possible.
Amazing PeopleSupport Korean Charities at the Bazaar, enjoy their delicious home made foods, jams and beautiful craft.
All Nations Under One RoofMany nations welcome you to share and experience their culture, food, craft and traditions.
Raffles, Prizes and FundraisingThe Lucky Draw and Grand Raffle give you a chance to win amazing prizes, donated by our sponsors, and contribute to SIWA’s fundraising.
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