Monday, September 30, 2019

Air Pollution

There may be some times when the Air Pollution is high, pollution can NOT always be seen, especially PM  2.5, which is extremely small, smaller than a human hair.

Here are two sites that monitor Air Pollution in Korea.

1. http://aqicn.org/city/incheon

The US Military in Korea uses the above website, AQI.


2. http://aqicn.org/city/incheon


On days when the PM 2.5 is HIGH, you should wear a proper Mask, such as KF94 or KF99.

If you can buy 10 'masks' for 1,000 Won or a cheap price, it is NOT a proper mask and will NOT filter out PM 2.5 or PM 10 particles.


If you go in to most pharmacies or convenience stores a KF 94 Mask will cost between 2,000 - 3,000 Won. If you buy a multi-pack of masks, you can get them at a cheaper price.

Here is an example of what a KF 94 Mask looks like.

http://shopping.interpark.com/product/productInfo.do?prdNo=6734817477&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2ILvt_2i5AIVj6uWCh3L5gxbEAQYAiABEgJbGPD_BwE


There will likely be Student Groups selling KF 94 Masks during the Fall Semester.

On days when the PM 2.5 levels are high, if you don't wear a mask, you may experience coughing, strange feelings in your nose.throat, wheezing or difficulty breathing.

Protect your health, and check the Air Pollution levels before you go outside, and if the levels are high on that day, avoid outside exercise and activities.

Seoul Global Center Volunteering for October

SGC Volunteer Recruitment October
 
Seoul Global Center recruits volunteers for October. Those who want to participate in the activity, please refer to the information, and apply via the application link below.
NoActivity
Date / Time
Gathering
Time / Location
EventsNumber of ParticipantsContentsApplication Deadline
1Anytime in Oct
(Mon~Fri, 9:00~18:00)
Seoul Global Center 5F (50m from Jong-gak Station
Exit ⑥)
SGC Administrative Task Support2SGC Administrative Task SupportAnytime
210/18(Fir)
13:00~17:00
12:45pm
Depart together : Seoul Global Center (50m from Jong-gak Station Exit ⑥) / Noeul Park(Mapogu)
SGC Volunteer Making City Forest40Planting Tree and Building a forest in our city
*We’ll Depart together
~10/16 (Wed)
310/19(Sat)
10:00~16:00
9:50am
Seoul Global Center (50m from Jong-gak Station Exit ⑥) 4F
Foreigner Empowering Education3-4Supporting Education Program(Spanish speaker)~10/16 (Wed)
410/20(Sun)
12:00~17:00
11:45am
Hyehwa Catholic Youth Center (Hyehwa Station Exit➀)
Onsite Counseling
Service
2-3Translation and help for on-site counseling service visitors
(English Speaker)
~10/16 (Wed)
510/26(Sat)
14:00~20:00
13:50pm
Namsangol Hanok Village
(Chungmuro Station Exit ③ or ④)
Global
Culture
Festival
5-6Autumn Festival with foreigners event support~10/23 (Wed)
610/26(Sat)
14:00~20:00
13:50pm
Namsangol Hanok Village
(Chungmuro Station Exit ③ or ④)
Foreigners’ Flea Market5-6Support for Foreigners’
Flea Market Booth
(Translation and booth support)
~10/23 (Wed)
710/26(Sat)
14:00~20:00
13:50pm
Namsangol Hanok Village
(Chungmuro Station Exit ③ or ④)
Event Booth operating5-6SGC Event booth operating~10/23 (Wed)
* First-come, first-served
Application link : https://forms.gle/sYN3JXeWB6zLm6Zt9


Inquiry : Dahye Kim 02-2075-4151 / sgcvolun@gmail.com

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Seoul Welcome Week - FREE tickets to K-Pop show

The Seoul city government said Tuesday it will host an annual tourist week late this month, offering various discounts, events and festivals to foreign tourists.


"The Seoul Welcome Week 2019 will run from Sept. 27-Oct. 6," Joo Yong-tae, head of the city's tourist bureau, said.

The large-scale event provides discounts from over 190 partner companies in the six main tourist sectors, including accommodation, dining, shopping, performance, exhibition, and entertainment, the official said.

Notably, "Seoul Welcome Week Online Card" is set to be issued, with its details on discounts and event schedules to be available via the Welcome Week homepage (http:// seoulwelcomeweek.com).

Foreign tourists can also get free tickets for Seoul Music Festival featuring K-pop to be held at Gwanghwamun Square in downtown Seoul.


Homemade Fruit Tea Making Class

Education Period2019-09-27 ~ 2019-09-27
Education LocationItaewon Global Village Center
Person in chargeGrace Heo
Tel No.02-2199-8884
Subject[ITAEWON GVC] Homemade Fruit Tea Making Class
Attachment
On Friday, September 27th, 1:00pm~3:00pm The Itaewon Global Village Center will hold a “Homemade Fruit Tea Making Class.” Participants will learn the process of making homemade tea from A to Z; how to wash the fruits and bottles, what kind and how much of sugar to use, how to cut the fruit and etc… This session is not just a demonstration class. Participants will need to cut the fruit and make their tea on their own by following the instructions.

In this class, participants will make 2 different types of homemade fruit tea.
#1. Orange Mango Passion Fruit tea (300ml)
#2. Apple Cinnamon tea (300ml)

All the participants will get total 2 jars of the tea (300ml jar each) what they made in class. The printed recipe will be given to participants so that participants can try it later at home.

The fee for the class is 15,000won(per two 300ml jars of tea/cash only) You can sign up in person or by email only. To join, email us your name, nationality and contact number.

Email: yjheo1@yongsan.go.kr

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Part Time - 50,000 Won

[Part time] Image DB Collection (All Ethnics) (Gangnam-Yangjae)

compensation: 50,000 won (by Cash)
employment type: part-time
SOUNDWORKS has been working to create and manage DB regarding various voice recognition and image recognition to improve software performance for smart devices and AI devices.

This we are collecting face and image DB of foreigners of all ethnics.
Anyone can participate in this project and all data will be used only as research data of OO Electronics Research Center.

Company : Soundworks
Job : face and image DB
Duration : 1.5 ~ 2 hours
Location : Gangnam-Yangjae
Payment: 50,000 won (in cash / No VISA required)
Period: September 9th ~

If you are interested in this job, please apply by email included these information.

1.Name/2.Nationality/3.Age 4.Gender:


*****The title should contain [Image DB]
send email to >>>>>  5719339ca46430fdaf117180c1e43670@job.craigslist.org

Bupyeong Pyungmul Festival

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Bupyeong, Incheon City will hold  [Bupyeong Pungmul Festival]





Details about the event are as followings :

▶When : 27.Sept(Fri) ~ 29.Sept(Sun)


▶Where : Bupyeong Station

Monday, September 23, 2019

DMZ Tour on October 1




FREE Moonlight Tour of Seoul City Wall

The Seoul city government said that it will provide free tours of its ancient city wall under the moonlight.

The moonlight tour that takes participants to old roads and villages along the defensive stone wall built during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) will take place on Sept. 24 and 26 and Oct. 15 and 17, the city said, adding that heritage commentators will accompany them.
The nighttime program is available only for 35 adults at each time on a first-come-first-served basis. Participants can apply via the city's reservation system (
http://yeyak.seoul.go.kr).
Reservation will start at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, for September participants and at 10:00 a.m., Oct. 7, for October ones, the city said.

Friday, September 20, 2019

Templestay Reservation Website in English

This link will provide information and allow you to make a reservation at one of many Templestay programs in Korea, the website is in English!


https://eng.templestay.com/index2.asp?

Seocho (Seoul) Live Music Festival

Seoripul Festival, the biggest cultural event of the year for Seocho-gu in southern Seoul, starts its eight-day run on Saturday.

For the past five years, festival organizers have been trying to position Seoripul as Asia's Fringe Festival. This year, they are hoping to finally make a lasting impression by scheduling more live music and nighttime events.
The parade, the main highlight of the festival, will be held in Banpo Street at night. Last year, the parade took place during the day by the Han riverside.
Wrapped in LED lights, 1,000 performers ― in marching bands, "gugak" or traditional music percussionists, flamenco dancers and people dressed as Avengers characters ― will make their way down the closed-off street from exits 2 and 3 of Seocho Station, around 300 of them Seocho residents.
This year's Seoripul will also be the largest to date, with a total of 3,800 performers slated to perform at 54 venues scattered around the district, according to the organizers, Tuesday.
Highlights include a rock performance by band YB at the opening concert and EDM DJing by comedian Park Myeong-su the following Saturday. Boy band 2pm's Jun-ho, currently carrying out?community service duties in Seocho-gu as an alternative to mandatory military conscription, will also perform at the Korea-France Music Concert on the last day alongside French jazz singer Florence Davis.
Seocho-gu is home to Seorae Village, an enclave of French residents.
Young artists will make up the bulk of the program. Some 120 street bands comprised of members in their 20s and 30s will perform live music, featuring indie, pop, folk, R&B, jazz, classic and traditional music. Several teams will put on magic shows, circus stunts and musical acts.
Venues include Banpo Bridge (site of the opening ceremony), Gangnam Station, Bangbae Station, Yangjae Station, Yangjae Stream and Montmarte Park in Seorae Village. Another 23 small indoor venues in the district will be used to host young classical musicians.

Students living in the neighborhood will also hold a show at an event called "Sounds of Seocho" in Banpo Street.
Other highlights include a B-boy dance show at Dwitbeol Children's Park on Sunday and a five-hour pet festival at Yongheori Neighborhood Park on Sept. 27.

Thursday, September 19, 2019

The Deepfake Detection Challenge

Deepfake Detection Challenge

Deepfake Detection Challenge invites people around the world to build innovative new technologies that can help detect deepfakes and tampered media. Identifying tampered content is technically challenging as deepfakes rapidly evolve, so we’re working together to build better detection tools.
Events Starting in October 2019                          https://deepfakedetectionchallenge.ai/

IEF 2019 Jeju Character Competition




Competition guidance

Subject: A pure creative competiton that can effectively deliver messages of support or hope to young people by using Son Oh-kong character.

(We’ll select the character that contains the message of cheering or hope. Character supplies warm support and hope of success to the young entrepreneur and the young people who are looking for a job will be selected.)

Receiving period: July 2019 - September 30, 2019

Screening period: Sept. 2019 / Works that passed the 1st screening process will have public plagiarism proceeding on the website.

Screening method: 1st [SNS and website preference survey] / 2nd [Final screening]

Result Announcement: October 2019 / Announcement on website and individual announcement.

Participants: Anyone from the Republic of Korea can participate [Individuals or teams (up to 3 persons) can participate]

Contents
Son Oh-kong character competition
Works that do not fit the subject will be excluded from the first screening.
Those who passed the first screening will be selected through the second screening process during the IEF 2019 International e-Sports Festival Korean national team trials.

The winning team will host a competition with Chinese award-winning teams at the IEF 2019 International e-Sports Festival World Congress.

The final winners will apply for Kakao Talk and Wechat emoticon services (Donate when generating profit)

Total prize money for domestic competitions [1st prize 1 million won, 2nd prize 500,000 won, 3rd prize 300,000 won]

Total prize money for the world championships [1st 30,000RMB, 2nd 15,000RMB, 3rd 10,000RMB]

The prize money may change depending on the situation
The above contents may change according to the situation.

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Seoul to have K Pop festival at Gwangwhamun Square

The Seoul city government plans to hold a K-pop music festival starting next week at a public plaza in central Seoul as part of its projects to make the capital a music hub, officials said Tuesday.

The first-ever Seoul Music Festival will be held at Gwanghwamun Square from Sept. 28 to Oct. 6, Seoul Metropolitan Government said.

It is part of the city government's five-year plan to spend 481.8 billion won ($405.3 million) on nine projects aimed at fostering the music industry and expanding music programs for Seoul citizens.

During the nine-day run, a variety of Korean music will be performed every day in a range of genres, from dance to hip hop to ballads.

On Sept. 28, the SMUF will kick off with an opening concert, titled "SMUF Legend," where top K-pop stars will perform.

On the final date of the festival, high-profile idol singers will perform at the "SMUF K-pop concert."

A final list of K-pop stars will be released on Sept. 26 on the SMUF website.

The city government said it hopes to attract more than 10,000 foreign visitors to the SMUF.

"It will be the first K-pop music festival to be held at the symbolic plaza in Seoul, where such music originates. We hope that many people can enjoy the festival regardless of age and gender," it said.

All concerts are free of charge, but certain seats require reservations. 

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

International Students - Walking Tour Programs in Seoul

A walking tour program in downtown Seoul will be available for foreign residents, tourists and multiracial families every Thursday and Friday for five weeks, the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) said Monday.

A poster of Cheongwadae Sarangchae Road walking tour / Courtesy of Korea Tourism Organization
With the title "Cheong Wa Dae Sarangchae Road," the courses of the tours start at the K-Style Hub, a tourism information center by Cheonggye Stream, and end at Sarangchae, a tourist promotion center near Cheong Wa Dae designed to show visitors the history of former Korean presidents and traditional Korean culture.
During the program, a professional guide will accompany participants to provide explanations about key tourist sites on each course.
The tour program is operated twice a week on Thursday and Friday until Oct. 18. Thursday's course features places in Seochon, a neighborhood near Gyeongbok Palace, where visitors will see Tongin Market, a traditional market where visitors can trade their money in for a special currency that can be used to purchase food there, and a hanok cafe.
The Friday course provides chances for participants to experience Buddhist culture, including a visit to Jogye Temple and the opportunity to have tea with monks there. The participants will also be able to make a traditional tea confectionery, the KTO said.
Foreign residents, tourists and multiracial families in Korea can apply for the program that is provided in both Korean and English. Each session accommodates 30 people and the participation fee is 10,000 won.

Visit 
cwdsarangchae.kr for more information and to register.

International Students - Korean Mock Job Interview Contest

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Monday, September 16, 2019

International Students - Field Trips in Korea

If you want to join one of these Field Trips, you have to sign up in advance! They only accept a limited number of people for each trip!

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Please come to I.S.L for apply!
*apply period : sept.16(mon) ~
----------------------
I.S.L
Student building #504
Mon-Fri (10:00 ~ 17:00)


Instagram: @isn_inha

Part Time - Sound Works


[Part time] Image DB Collection (All Ethnics) (Gangnam-Yangjae)


compensation: 50,000 won (by Cash) 
employment type: part-time 
SOUNDWORKS has been working to create and manage DB regarding various voice recognition and image recognition to improve software performance for smart devices and AI devices.

This we are collecting face and image DB of foreigners of all ethnics.
Anyone can participate in this project and all data will be used only as research data of OO Electronics Research Center. 

Company : Soundworks
Job : face and image DB
Duration : 1.5 ~ 2 hours 
Location : Gangnam-Yangjae
Payment: 50,000 won (in cash / No VISA required)
Period: September 9th ~ 

If you are interested in this job, please apply by email included these information.

1.Name/2.Nationality/3.Age 4.Gender: 


*****The title should contain [Image DB]
Send email to >>>   0df3d9af081139baa90edcaf7a95f8dc@job.craigslist.org


It's not a scam.

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Things to do during Chuseok

Chuseok, the Korean equivalent to Thanksgiving, is one of the biggest holidays in Korea which means Seoulites disperse to their hometowns or travel. Seoul this week will feature quieter and calmer vibes that is seldom seen, with most shops and restaurants shuttered.

Even though the city may feel a bit sleepy during the holiday and plenty of people will likely take the time to sleep in a bit and relax, there are mountains to hike, museums to visit and palaces to explore.
If you're looking for what to do this Chuseok in Seoul, here are some of the spots that will be open and likely hosting special Chuseok events. Make some traditional songpyeon or take in the sights.

Lotte World Seoul Sky: If you haven't visited the tallest building in Korea yet, this weekend is the time. Open 365 days a year, this 123-floor skyscraper offers stunning views out over the sprawling city of Seoul. It's a must-see that is perfect for a holiday adventure. After visiting, go for a walk around Seokchon Lake and enjoy the cooler autumn breeze blowing in.

Gyeongbok Palace: Gyeongbok Palace will not only be open every day this Chuseok but it will also be free. This is the ideal time to try on a hanbok and visit a traditional site in the city. There will be various performances and traditional activities to take part in. If you've been to Gyeongbok Palace already, the other palaces will be open as well so visit one that you haven't.

Trickeye Museum: Want to have some fun with 3D art? Trickeye Museum near Hongik University is also open year round and is sure to make for a laugh. Go with friends or family and take some fun photos to look at later to remember this holiday break. Make sure to get the selfie latte from the cafe in the admission area too because who doesn't want to drink a latte with their own face on it?

Namsangol Hanok Village: Go to this traditional site to make songpyeon, a traditional treat, on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit on Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and see tightrope performances and taekwondo, and join other traditional activities. Go on Saturday between noon and 9 p.m. and find a jeon festival and market.
National Museum of Korea: Featuring a substantial garden and known to be the ninth-largest art museum in the world, the National Museum of Korea is one of the most-visited museums in the world and the most visited in Korea for good reason. See a magnificent number of artifacts and relics and learn about the culture and history of Korea. There is much to see and it can all be seen on Thursday and Friday of this holiday break from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

War Memorial of Korea: This massive museum will be open throughout the holiday period. There is also a children's museum and a great outdoor space with historic planes to see. It's educational and fun and has something for everyone.
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art: Head to the Anguk area and visit this gorgeous art museum on Thursday or Saturday to view the "Kim Soon Ki: Lazy Clouds" exhibition. See the art and walk around the "madang" design of the museum to see how buildings can be successfully integrated into the environment.

Inttl. Students - Supporters - Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festiva




- 제56회 수원화성문화제국제자매도시의밤』- 
외국어 서포터즈 모집 

수원화성의 아름다움을 세계에 알리고, 시민들과 함께 해외 수준 높은 공연을 즐기기 위한 행사인 제56회 수원화성문화제『국제자매도시의밤』에 참가하는 수원시 국제자매도시 전통 공연단과 함께 할 외국어 서포터즈를 모집합니다.  
 
1.  모집계획
     ○ 모집기간 : 2019. 9. 9(월) ~ 9. 18(수)
     ○ 모집대상 : 총 30명 (연인원)
          - 영어(20명), 중국어(5명), 베트남어(5명)
     ○ 활동일시 : 언어 별 활동일시 상이
          - 영어 : 10. 2(수) ~ 10. 7(월), 09:00 - 21:00
          - 중국어 : 10. 2(수) ~ 10. 6(일), 09:00 - 21:00
          - 베트남어 : 10. 3(목) ~ 10. 7(월), 09:00 - 21:00

2. 지원자격
    ○ 외국어로 원활한 의사소통이 가능하며 행사에 적극적이고 책임감 있게 임할 수 있는 자
    ○ 우대사항
         - 언어 별 전체일정 참가 가능자
         - 독일어, 루마니아어, 터키어 가능자 우대

3. 지원방법
    첨부파일의 지원서를 다운로드 하여 작성 후, 담당자 이메일(saeree1124@swcic.or.kr)로 제출

4. 선발일정
    ○ 서류발표 : 9. 20(금)
    ○ 면접심사 : 9. 24(화)
    ○ 최종발표 : 9. 26(목)
    ○ 사전교육 : 9. 27(금)

5. 활동내용 
    ○ 해외전통예술공연단 리허설 및 공연준비 지원 
    ○ 해외전통예술공연단 수행통역(문화체험, 교류회 통역지원 등 )
    ○ 참가도시: 독일 프라이부르크, 루마니아 클루지나포카, 터키 얄로바, 베트남 하이즈엉성, 중국 항저우 

6. 활동혜택 
    ○ 활동비 지급: 70,000원/1일 인당 
    ○ 일정 내 식사시간 포함 시 식사 제공 
    ○ 필요 시 수업할애 협조공문 및 활동인증서 발급  
 
7. 문의 : 031)226-3447