About us
[local neighborhood walks · ENG & KOR bilingual events]
Living in Korea long-term but unable to find authentic Korean relationships? Visiting Seoul short-term and want to experience the non-touristy Korea?
This group brings together residents & visitors from abroad with local Korean residents in Seoul. We aim to create a safe space to build authentic connections between individuals, especially across languages.
*This space explicitly supports LGBTQ+ and BIPOC individuals. We do not tolerate sexual harassment.
Upcoming events
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6/6 Conversation Meetup (1:1, Eng-Kor) @HUFS
고원의 작업실, 서울 동대문구 휘경로 18 3층, 서울, 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 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.Pair Talks will be done in a mix of English & Korean. You do not have to be a fluent English speaker to join.
- Introductions (10 mins)
- 1:1 Pair Talk (30 mins)
- 1:1 Pair Talk (30 mins)
- Closing Out (10 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 chats since September 2025.
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 1, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
고원의 작업실 (소르본누벨 프랑스어)
On the 3rd floor of the "To Go Salad" building
https://naver.me/xbjSOZlG*COST
10,000 won (cash onsite)
All profits will be donated to a migrant women's org (이여인터)*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.3 attendees
Past events
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