Young people from immigrant backgrounds are being invited to cycle 215 kilometers through Gyeonggi Province’s northern border region as part of a four-day expedition. The Gyeonggi-do Future Generation Foundation is recruiting about 25 participants for the “Hanaro Expeditionary Team,” which will travel the Pyeonghwa Nuri Bike Path from Daemyeong Port in Gimpo to Yeokgodeureum in Yeoncheon from Oct. 5-8. Participants will work in teams to design activities and missions before setting off. Along th

Seoul Foreign Resident Center will hold an "International Fans' Day" promotion for FC Seoul's Sept. 5 match against Incheon United FC at Seoul World Cup Stadium. International fans can get a supporting-section ticket and a draft beer coupon for 11,000 won. Tickets will be available from 5:30 p.m. on matchday at the "foreigners-only ticket booth" near the North Gate third-floor ticket box. A passport, residence card or international driving permit is required.

Suwon Migrant Community Service Center will hold a three-day employment preparation program for married immigrant women seeking to understand the Korean job market and develop practical job-seeking skills. Three sessions will be held on Sept. 7, 9 and 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the center's computer room in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. The first session will provide an orientation, employment success stories and an introduction to the Korean work environment. The second session will focus on he

Seoul Global Center will offer a free online lecture on practical Korean for people interested in starting a business in Korea. The two-hour session will run from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday via Zoom and is open to participants regardless of location. Led by an instructor specializing in TOPIK and Korean speaking, the program will cover common startup terminology, business Korean and how to introduce and present a business. The lecture is open to anyone, including aspiring entrepreneurs, people with

Yeonnam Global Village Center will offer a free mental health education and screening session for foreign national residents and other center users in Seoul. Led by a psychiatrist, the session will include basic mental health education and screening, with referrals for counseling or other services available if needed. The program will be held Sept. 15 from 10:50 a.m. to noon at the center. Further details will be sent by text message after registration.

Ever wished Seoul's Korean-language notices were a little easier to decode? A new program at Seoul Global Center is offering foreign residents and students a chance to practice Korean using the kind of city information they actually need in daily life. The classes will use articles from "Nae Sonane Seoul," which literally means "Seoul in My Hands," the Seoul city government's official communication platform covering city policies, services, events and everyday information. Classes will be held e

A cultural exchange program centered on Chuseok will bring Korean and foreign participants together to experience traditional holiday customs and share stories about celebrations in their home countries. The three-hour program will be held Sept. 5 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Seoul Global Student Support Center in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. All activities will be conducted in Korean. The program will include a live podcast session with Didi, a YouTuber who produces content on Korean culture, and traditiona

The Seoul Foreign Resident Center has launched a multilingual consultation service for foreign residents seeking help with insurance claims and compensation after car accidents. The center, in partnership with the Traffic Accident Compensation Supervisory Service, will offer in-person consultations every other Wednesday in English, Chinese, Mongolian and Russian. Professional consultants will be available from 10 a.m. to noon on designated days. Reservations by phone are required. Applicants mus

The Korea Financial Industry Foundation is offering financial support to foreign residents and young people from immigrant backgrounds who are looking to improve their Korean-language skills. Those who take the Test of Proficiency in Korean, or TOPIK, on or after Jan. 1, 2026, can receive reimbursement of up to 50,000 won ($35) after submitting their score report. The program, jointly run with the Labor Human Rights Center, will support 1,000 applicants on a first-come, first-served basis.

Jongno-gu is recruiting participants for a hanbok showcase featuring children, adults, foreign residents and pets as part of the 2026 Jongno Hanbok Festival, which will take place Sept. 11-12 at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul. The program will invite residents and visitors to take the stage wearing traditional Korean attire. This year, the district has also added a pet category. Applications are open in two categories: a general division and a pet division. The general division is open to K