KoRoot Guesthouse

21/07/2023

Hello everyone! We need strong woman/manpower to help one final move out of KoRoot. We will be moving stuff out of the basement to the garden, and trash people will pick up. Please come on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 starting at 10am.

10/07/2023

01/06/2023

https://www.ncrc.or.kr/ncrc_en/na/ntt/selectNttInfo.do?mi=1248&bbsId=1086&nttSn=5096&cataGori=&tabName=

[NOTICE] Announcement for Participant Recruitment (2023 2nd Overseas Adoptee Korean Courses)

National Center for the Rights of the Child(hereinafter referred to as NCRC) and King Sejong Institution Foundation(hereinafter referred to as KSIF) run 2023 2nd Overseas Adoptee Korean Courses to provide intercountry adoptees the instrument of forming identity by getting organized Korean courses and experiencing cultures of motherland. We look forward to active participation of intercountry adoptees.

1. Title: 2023 2nd Overseas Adoptee Korean Courses

2. Course Content: Level-by-level Korean language and culture education of KSIF

3. Method: Online class(Contact-free, real time class), Offline class

4. Duration: 7th Aug 2023 ~ 30th Nov 2023 (15 Weeks)

5. Completion Ceremony: 2023.12. 8. (Fri)

6. Place(Offline class): NCRC or (Jongno-gu, Seoul)

7. Qualification: Overseas adoptee ※ Priority selection of people who meet all the following conditions

- A person who has residency in Korea, and is able to attend more than 80% of Korean curriculum as of the date of the public announcement

- Overseas adoptee who does not have problem staying Korea, with an F4 Visa, dual citizenship or et cetera.

8. Exclusion from selection

- A person who needs special attention during the course, such as severe allergies, seizure or shock to specific food

9. Tuition Fee: None (NCRC, KSIF cover the fee)

10. Application: Monday, 8th May, 2023~ Friday, 16th June, 24:00(KST)

11. How to apply: Recruitment on a first-come, first-served basis, according to online application(Google Survey) (50 People)

▶ Google Survey: https://forms.gle/ZWJe2Hjasr6mHdYn9

- Required Documents: Online Application(Google survey), Adoption Confirmation Letter, Copy of ID(Foreigner Registration Card or Resident Registration Card)

- Optional Document: Recommendation letter(For those who got recommendation letter from adoption agencies or institution only)

※ Please check the attached files (Announcement for Participant Recruitment (2023 2nd Overseas Adoptee Korean Courses)) before applying. ※

11. Other Inquiries

- Contact: NCRC Lee Hyun-Jin(☎02-6454-8697/[email protected])

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25/05/2023

Garage Sale (for overseas Korean adoptees only)

June 7th - June 20th
Open daily(Mon-Fri)
9am - Noon, 2pm - 5pm

We'd appreciate it if you could donate the money for the goods.

신한은행(Shinhan Bank) 100-019-570796

More detail info will be updated in next week.

09/05/2023

Planning a vacation to Korea this July? 😎

Join G.O.A.'L. as we head to Jeju to dive with the haenyeo! 💦
Haenyeo are the female free divers of Jeju Island and marked by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. You will get to experience diving with these remarkable women as well as other natural wonders of Jeju!

This program is open to adoptees living in Korea and those living abroad who will be in Korea during the program period. Members and non-members of G.O.A.'L. are welcome to apply!

For more details and to apply: https://form.jotform.com/230998605731464

Spaces are limited, so apply by May 19th!

07/03/2023

https://sdtt.or.kr/user/program/2023/3/1290

"A performance that highlights the musical value and melodies of sanjo as performed by talented artists. "

Sanjo: is a Korean style of traditional music that means 'scattered melodies'. It involves an instrumental solo together with a the janggu, an hourglass-shaped drum.

기간 : 2023-03-09 ~ 2023-03-26

07/03/2023

Join G.O.A'.Ls Korean culture and langauge program. Information is written on their post. For more info. contact G.O.A'.L.

Edit: Due to an overwhelming number of applications in such a short time, we have closed the application form early!

G.O.A.’L. and Seoul National University have partnered up again to offer Let’s Speak Korean!

This 8-week online program is offered for Korean adoptees looking to learn more about Korea through the perspective of Korean students! Opportunities for Korean speaking practice will also be offered during each session.

Courses will be level-friendly for adoptees with no Korean experience to advanced-intermediate speakers.

> One 1.5 h session per week for 8 weeks (March 30 to May 24)
> There will be classes in the mornings (9 am to 10:30) and evenings between 7 and 9:30 pm (KST/ Korean time!)

https://form.jotform.com/230640878287466

28/02/2023

https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20230228000585

"A quarter of the city's 7,394 buses, on 108 of its 370 routes, will only allow passengers to pay by card or app. The expansion is a fivefold increase from the current 418 buses on 18 routes."

The Seoul city government takes a big step toward cashless payments on public transportation Wednesday, as cash payments began to be phased out on buses. A quarter of the city's 7,394 buses, on 108 of its 370 routes, will only allow passengers to pay by card or app. The expansion is a fivefold incre...

16/02/2023

https://livingnomads.com/2023/02/korea-cherry-blossom-2023-forecast/
It is almost the beautiful blooming season of cherry blossoms. 🌸 Look into the cherry blossom forecast in Korea and plan exciting trips.

There’s only a short period of time during a year when you will be able to experience the marvelous scene of pastel pink blossoms in Korea. If you want to catch the cherry blossom season, it’s best to start planning your trip now! So, what’s hot in cherry blossom season in Korea? Let’s find ...