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Small opportunities, events and tips for international residents in Korea
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Got K-pop moves? This Seoul dance contest could be for you
Foreign residents and international students with a passion for K-pop dance are being invited to compete in this year’s “K-Pop Vibe Seoul” dance competition at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in July. Open to participants aged 17 and older, the competition welcomes both solo performers and teams of up to 10 members, with no restrictions on genre. Applicants must submit a dance video of under three minutes through an online application form by June 30. Finalists will be announced on July 3, and the final
May 18, 2026 - 11:08:08
Gangnam offers online Korean classes for foreign residents
Gangnam-gu in Seoul will pilot a free online Korean-language course for foreign residents, members of multicultural families and other beginner-level learners. The course, titled “My First Korean,” will open May 20 through Gangnam Internet Lecture, or Gangnam Ingang, the district’s public online education platform (https://edu.ingang.go.kr/NGLMS). Based on a curriculum developed by Seoul National University’s Language Education Institute, the program consists of four beginner-level courses, 68 l
May 15, 2026 - 12:01:12
Foreign residents invited to volunteer at Gangnam senior center
The Gangnam Global Village Center in Seoul is recruiting volunteers for a short-term service program at the Gangnam Senior Welfare Center cafeteria on May 21 and May 28. According to the center Friday, the volunteer activity will begin at 10:30 a.m. and run for three hours. Participants will help with basic cafeteria duties for senior citizens, including food distribution, meal service, dishwashing and general cleaning. No specific qualifications are required. A volunteer certificate will be iss
May 15, 2026 - 10:45:08
Foreign residents in Seoul invited to English-language disaster safety training
The Seoul Global Resident Center is accepting applications from foreign residents for a fire and disaster safety experience program offered with English interpretation. According to the center on Thursday, the two-hour program includes training on evacuating from a building fire, using an emergency descent device, and escaping from a simulated ship accident. The session will be held at 3 p.m. on May 31 at Gwangnaru Safety Experience Center. Applications are open to foreign nationals and naturali
May 14, 2026 - 16:59:52
Korea's official expat integration program opens applications for June-August courses
The Ministry of Justice will start accepting applications for the Korea Immigration and Integration Program, South Korea’s official social integration program designed to support foreign residents adapting to life in the country, on Friday on a first-come, first-served basis. The Korea Immigration and Integration Program, widely known as KIIP, offers classes covering Korean language, laws, culture and other information necessary for daily life in Korea. Participants who complete the program can
May 13, 2026 - 10:28:45
Free job interview coaching for foreign residents in Seoul
Seongbuk Global Village Center is offering a two-day job interview coaching program for foreign residents in Seoul. According to the center in Seongbuk-gu, northern Seoul, applications opened Monday for foreign students and foreign residents with at least intermediate-level Korean language proficiency. Invited experts will provide guidance for job interviews, including the structure and characteristics of Korean-style interviews, analysis of interview questions and intentions, and practical inte
May 12, 2026 - 17:14:35
Youth soccer camp in Seoul led by VfB Stuttgart coaches
The Embassy of Germany in Seoul and the International Sports Exchange Association are recruiting participants for a youth soccer camp in Seoul led by youth coaches from the academy of Germany’s VfB Stuttgart. According to the Seoul Foreigner Portal on Tuesday, the program is open to third to sixth graders. Three German coaches and three Korean assistant coaches will provide training in soccer skills such as dribbling and shooting. Participants will also receive official VfB Stuttgart uniforms, w
May 12, 2026 - 15:40:11
Free clinic for foreign residents announces 2026 schedule
Dongbu Migrant Center in Seoul has announced its 2026 schedule for a free medical clinic for foreign residents in Korea. The clinic offers internal (general) medicine, dental care and Korean traditional medicine services at the migrant center in Seongdong-gu, eastern Seoul. Korean traditional medicine doctors will provide treatment in the building’s basement floor on the first, second and fourth Sundays of each month. Internal medicine and dental services will be available on the third floor on
May 12, 2026 - 15:31:32
Seoul opens applications for Korea Migrants' Song Festival
Foreign residents in Korea with a love for singing are invited to take the stage at the 2026 Korea Migrants’ Song Festival. Open to migrant workers, international students, naturalized citizens and members of multicultural families, the competition asks applicants to perform one verse of a Korean song as part of the audition process. The Seoul preliminary round will take place on July 19 at the Seoul Foreign Resident Center Auditorium. Successful applicants will advance to the final preliminary
May 11, 2026 - 13:53:40
Multilingual interpreters wanted at Seoul counseling center
The Seoul Counseling Center for Migrant Women is recruiting multilingual volunteers to provide interpretation and translation support for migrant women and multicultural families in Korea. The center, which operates with support from the Seoul Metropolitan Government, offers counseling and emergency assistance on issues including domestic violence, sexual violence, legal disputes, visa concerns and family conflict. Volunteers will assist with interpretation, translation and counseling support se
May 11, 2026 - 13:53:32
Lost in the job search? Seoul has free 1-on-1 counseling for international students
For many international students in Korea, preparing for employment can feel like navigating an entirely different culture, from unfamiliar resume formats and networking expectations to complex visa concerns. To help ease the transition, the Seoul Global Student Center has opened applications for the second round of its free one-on-one online career counseling program for foreign students in Seoul. The program offers personalized consultations in Korean, English and Chinese through Google Meet. S
May 11, 2026 - 13:12:54
Driver’s license class for Seoul foreign residents
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency will offer basic theory and road safety classes for foreign residents in Seoul to help them obtain a Korean driver’s license. The course covers key information needed for the written exam, the first stage of Korea’s three-step driver’s license test. The program consists of four hours of classes, split into two-hour sessions over two days. Classes will be offered in Korean, English, Chinese and Vietnamese at the Dobong and Gangseo driver’s license examination
May 11, 2026 - 11:14:31
