Pastelling Connections | Seoul

4/25 History Walk w/ local Korean friends (ENG)

Sat, Apr 25 · 2:00 PM KST

Dongdaemun Station Exit 8, Dongdaemun, Seoul, KR

Labor Day is coming up! Join us for a unique experience through central Seoul, as we explore the untold history of workers that have built up this bustling city. We will be visiting important sites of resistance where workers have struggled for their rights.

We are learning English through a course in Pastelling English, and this history walk is part of our final class project. We are not professional guides, but we’d love to show you around as your local Korean friends!

Fill out the form to confirm your spot! ⬇️
https://tally.so/r/ja7DdJ

Course: Pyeonghwa Market (Dongdaemun Station) - Gwangjang Market - Cheonggyecheon - Euljiro Printing Alley - Jeon Tae-il Memorial (Jongno 3-ga Station)

ABOUT
This tour will be run in English and led by adult students from Pastelling English, as a part of their final project from an 8-week-long course. Pastelling English is an English education platform based in Seoul that employs popular education methods and strives to take a critical, decolonial approach to English education.

FEE
10,000 KRW
*The fee covers a light snack from Gwanjang Market & a drink
*Fee is only to cover the snacks & drinks. The event is not for profit.

DAY OF EVENT
📍 Meeting Point: Outside Exit 8 of Dongdaemun Station (Line 1 & 4)
🎧 Format: In-person explanations while walking + simultaneous live audio via Zoom

What to Bring:

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Headphones (*REQUIRED)
• A cellphone with a data plan + Zoom app installed (*REQUIRED)
• Umbrella (in case of rain)
• Sunglasses / hat
• Tumbler

PLEASE NOTE

• The tour starts on time at 2:00 PM. Late arrivals will not be accommodated.
• Please let us know if you have any allergies/dietary restrictions

5/2 History Walk w/ local Korean friends (ENG)

Sat, May 2 · 2:00 PM KST

Dongdaemun Station Exit 8, Dongdaemun, Seoul, KR

Labor Day is coming up! Join us for a unique experience through central Seoul, as we explore the untold history of workers that have built up this bustling city. You'll be able to learn about important sites of resistance where workers have struggled for their rights.

We are learning English through a course in Pastelling English, and this tour is part of our final class project. We are not professional guides, but we’d love to show you around as your local Korean friends!

Fill out the form to confirm your spot! ⬇️
https://tally.so/r/ja7DdJ

Course: Pyeonghwa Market (Dongdaemun Station) - Gwangjang Market - Cheonggyecheon - Euljiro Printing Alley - Jeon Tae-il Memorial (Jongno 3-ga Station)

ABOUT
This tour will be run in English and led by adult students from Pastelling English, as a part of their final project from an 8-week-long course. Pastelling English is an English education platform based in Seoul that employs popular education methods and strives to take a critical, decolonial approach to English education.

FEE
10,000 KRW and up (sliding scale)
*includes a light snack from Gwanjang Market & coffee/drinks
*Fee is only to cover the snacks & drinks

DAY OF EVENT
📍 Meeting Point: Outside Exit 8 of Dongdaemun Station (Line 1 & 4)
🎧 Format: In-person explanations while walking + simultaneous live audio via Zoom

What to Bring:

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Headphones (*REQUIRED)
• A cellphone with a data plan + Zoom app installed (*REQUIRED)
• Umbrella (in case of rain)
• Sunglasses / hat
• Tumbler

PLEASE NOTE

• The tour starts on time at 2:00 PM. Late arrivals will not be accommodated.
• Please let us know if you have any allergies/dietary restrictions

5/9 Coffee & Conversation @Hongdae (1:1 Conversation with Korean folks)

Sat, May 9 · 2:30 PM KST

Mind B Cafe, 서울 마포구 양화로15길 20 1층, Seoul, KR

*EVENT DESCRIPTION
Tired of shallow conversations? Come join us for a casual but intimate gathering to converse with people and form genuine relationships. At these monthly "cafe chats," everyone is paired off and share genuine conversation for 30 minutes. Guiding questions are provided, but participants are encouraged to share their own thoughts and feelings.

The event is run in English, but Pair Talks can be done in English or a mix of English & Korean. You do not have to be a fluent English speaker to join.
- Introductions (15 mins)
- 1:1 Pair Talk (30 mins)
- 1:1 Pair Talk (30 mins)
- Closing Out (15 mins)

*ABOUT ME
Hi, my name is Juhee, and I teach English to Korean folks at Pastelling English (@pastelling.eng). I employ popular education methods and take a critical, decolonial approach to my English education. I've been running these small group cafe chats since September 2025, and I wanted to open it up to English-speaking folks to join.
If you are looking to have genuine conversation with local Korean folks (mostly women in their 20s and 30s), this is the place!

*LOCATION
Seoul, Line 2, Hongik University Station
Cafe MindB (마인드 비)
https://naver.me/xX7XyBqs

*COST
10,000 won (cash onsite)
All profits will be donated to a migrant women's org

*PLEASE NOTE:
- This is NOT a dating space. All forms of sexual harassment and/or any unwanted contact is strictly prohibited.
- This is an LGBTQ+ friendly space and we will be introducing our pronouns.
- We have a non-tolerance policy for racism, sexism, homophobia, and/or other forms of discrimination.
- Anyone who violates these rules will be asked to leave immediately and banned from future events.