Ttukseom Hangang Park Snow Flower Village

Woke up to a rather grey and dark morning and I had a feeling that it may snow, I hardly finished my breakfast and it was snowing already. I have a conference to attend at HUFS also called 외대. It literally sucks if one has to go out in such a weather - brutal cold and killer winds!

Anyhow, the situation isn't that bad. One can still enjoy winter in many ways and for the kick start, read this article here. I liked their last option of a spa in Asan.

By the way, Ttukseom Hangang Park’s outdoor swimming pool is transformed into a Snow Flower Village and it is going to operates until February 20th. 2013. Just like Lotte World, your entry ticket will allow you to various activities such sledding, watching a 3D movie and other winter activities. You can also play Tuho, Korean badminton and all sorts of traditional Korean games that Koreans love to experience. So for getting a feel for the traditional folk games of Korea - take a trip there....and have fun.

Address: Seoul Gwangjin-gu Gangbyeonbuk-ro 139
Phone: 02-761-8204
Homepage: http://www.supiapark.comHow to get there: Ttukseom Resort Station (line 7) exit 2 or 3
Period of operation: Until February 20th, 2013
Hours of operation: 9 am-6 pm
Cost: 8,000 won

FREE 2013 Calender: Call 1330

Hey all foreign residents in Korea, call 1330 and tell them that" You want to participate in the Tourism Calendar".

Leave your name, mobile number and address.

First 2,000 callers will get the calendar and there will be no announcement.

Deadline is December 5th. 2012.

Call 1330 now!

FREE Hallyu Hairstyling Class at SGC

Do you like the hairstyle of your favourite singers and also wanna try it yourself??  If so, then learn the K-styling by registering at Seoul Global Center. This event will end in December so go for it. I think that it will be fun! The details are below:

Seoul Global Culture and Tourism Center is holding a Hallyu hairstyling class for foreigners called ‘K-Style’ every two weeks during November and December. The first session was held on November 15 and there will be 3 more sessions offered for the rest of this year (November 29, December 6, and December 20).

Classes start at 4:00 p.m. and last for 90 minutes. Famous hair designers will introduce the trendiest hairstyle in Korea and reveal salon secrets to styling your own hair. The class also provides a hair style consultation to some of the participants to help find the right style for them.

Registration for the class can be done by downloading the application form from the Seoul Global Culture and Tourism Center Homepage or from their official Facebook page. Emails and phone calls are also accepted. Participation is free of charge.

Seoul Global Culture and Tourism Center is committed to providing meaningful opportunities to communicate with international citizens, delivering various cultural programs and events. To reflect the Korean wave, the center also runs various Hallyu-related programs including K-Pop dance classes, a K-Music singing class, and a K-Beauty Make-up Class.

 More info

< K*Style: DIY Hair Styling Class >
☞ Venue: M Plaza 5F, Myeongdong2ga 31-1 Jung-gu, Seoul
☞ Dates and Time: November 29, December 6, December 20 / 16:00 – 17:30
☞ Cost: Free
☞ Application Methods:
* Homepage: www.seoultourism.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
* Facebook: www.facebook.com/SeoulGlobalCultureTourismCenter (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
* E-mail: seoulcenter@seoulwelcome.com (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
* Phone: +82-2-3789-7961~3 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
☞ 1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Join Touch Korea Tour - again!

 

If you have a dream to visit Korea then join the Dream Korea Tour Events by buzz Korea - an affiliate of Korea Tourism Organization.

Soo Jin wrote on FB for her Chinese audience:

"在韩国最美好的时刻] 现在就参与随韩悦动的Touch Korea Tour活动！登录你最喜欢的K-Spot, 回味韩国旅游。随韩悦动送你三星电子产品～" 

Oh, I see!!! Well,  Mandarin is such an easy language to master..right...^^

For more...click HERE! 

In English, read more about this event HERE sponsored by buzz KOREA and Korea Tourism Organization (KTO).

Application time is: 5th. November to 25 November, 2012.

There are four steps that you have to take are as follows:

1. Register with K-Spot

2. Take a photo you took during your stay in Korea nd write a little something about that particular moment

3. Type: K-Spot in Tag Area and finally..

4. SAVE everything! You have already entered the event..........

Very simple, right!

More on 2PM you can read Deena Kahara's blog!

More on K-Pop/"K - whatever - in Singapore and beyond" then read Elizabeth's blog - she was the blogger of the year by KTO and a very sweet person.

More on K-Pop/K-Drama etc. read Eerie's blog, she is from Indonesia and recently won buzz Korea Award with the "Fun Tour"team.

All the best!

 

Korean Speech Contest: My Korea

Baking Class in Seoul: How to make a Yogurt Cake

Events in Seoul such as baking, cooking, art class, tour of different neighborhoods/markets,  including a speech contest are to be held in August so try to be a part of it. You will learn new things and can network with some interesting folks as well.

A speech contest is to be held under the auspices of Seoul Global Center.

If your Korean language level is intermediate or above then you can take part in this contest. It's topic is "My Korea" - introducing Korea.

Schedule

1. Date: September 21, 2012
2. Place: Yeoksam Global Village(YGV)  Center 3F, Conference room
3. Participants: Foreigners who have an intermediate or above level of Korean 
4. Foreigners residing in Korea
5. Subject: Introducing Korea

 

How to apply

1. Application period: Aug. 1~Aug. 24, 2012
2. Application method: via email at yeoksam@sba.seoul.kr
3. Documents for submission: application and  script for the speech (max. 2 pages A4)
4. * YGV will contact the qualifying individuals after screening submitted scripts.
5. All the participants will get a chance to try out hanbok during the contest and will have a photo time after the contest. 
6. For more info go the the YGV website.
7. Contact:  02-3453-9038~9

Some other events taking place in the month of August at Seorae Global Village Center are follows and visit their website for further details.

1. Ribbon Art Class to be held on 10th August. (fee:5000won) 
2. Tour of  Seodaemun Prison History Hall to take place on August 16 (Have to pay entrance fee:1500won)
3. Baking Class: How to make a yogurt cake on August 8th. (fee:5000won)
4. Traditional Fan Making Class on Aug. 22 (fee:1000won)

Visit the website of Seorare HERE.

Korean Flute Concert (Free Tickets)

Korean flute concert by Ahn Eun Gyeong is to be held on June 8th at 7:30 pm at Naru Art Center:(http://www.naruart.or.kr)
Those interested in this concert, can pick up the tickets for free from Seorae Global Center.
(Reservation by telephone is not available. Please visit in person. First come first served basis.
Monday to Friday between: 9am-6pm

Essay Contest ( Discover Korea)!

Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) is organizing a contest and winners will get great prizes.

All you have to do is to write an essay about a three-day trip to hidden travel destinations in Korea, and what you would do during your trip.

The winner will be given a chance to visit the destination and take part in various cultural activities.

Eligible Applicants: All non-Koreans around the world (Foreigners living in Korea and Koreans with foreign nationality may also apply).

How to Apply: Write an essay about a three-day trip to hidden or unknown travel destinations in Korea that you want to visit (additional user created contents also accepted)

Accepted Language: All 11 Languages Broadcast by KBS World Radio

Application Period: June 1 ~ July 15, 2012 (through e-mail or postal mail)

Judging Criteria: originality, creativity and how informative the content is

Prizes include:

Grand Prize: One winner will win an all expense paid trip to Koreaincluding round trip airfare

Other Prizes: 2nd and 3rd place winners as well as eight other top essays will win digital cameras, MP3 players etc. (prizes subject to change)

Approximately 100 other participants will be given small memorabilia

Please Note: All pictures, sounds or videos used in user created contents must not violate copyright infringement laws

For more information please visit the homepage at:
 http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/
or email at:
 discoverkorea@kbs.co.kr.