What we’re about
### SONA MATE: Learn Korean & Explore Korea with Locals! 🇰🇷✨
Looking to learn Korean and explore Korea in a fun, local way?
SONA MATE is a welcoming community where you can improve your Korean, discover cool places with local friends, and build real connections along the way.
We believe:
Language brings people closer, and travel makes it easier to connect.
📚 Korean Language Sessions
- Group classes by level (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced)
- Practice speaking and connect with friendly Korean locals
- Chill, no-pressure vibe — making mistakes is part of the fun!
🏞 Local Travel Experiences
- Explore Seoul with Korean locals who know the hidden gems
- Go beyond tourist spots — visit places where locals actually hang out
- We prep a fun guide each time (cafés, food, bars, cool spots!)
- Starting in Seoul, but we’re planning to take it further across Korea
Who’s behind this?
We’re a team of 6 friendly Korean locals who love sharing our language, culture, and city with people from all over the world.
We’re not just about classes or tours — we’re about people, stories, and community.
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Come for the learning, stay for the people.
Let’s speak Korean, explore Korea, and grow together.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- 🇰🇷 Hanbok Experience, Gyeongbokgung Palace & Museum Tour (with Korean Locals!)Gyeongbokgung Station Outside Exit 5 (Line 3, Stn. # 327), Seoul
Step into Korea’s rich history in hanbok, explore the country’s most iconic palace, and wrap up the day at the National Palace Museum — all alongside friendly Korean locals.
This meetup is all about meaningful cultural experiences and relaxed connection. Whether you're new to Korea or just looking for a fun and unique afternoon, come join us for a local-style adventure in the heart of Seoul.Date: 2025.05.19 (Mon)
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Meeting Point: Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 5 (경복궁역 5번 출구)
Fee: ₩20,000 KRW (includes hanbok rental + basic event cost)- Pay by cash or bank transfer
### Schedule
14:00 - 14:10 – Meet at Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 5
14:10 - 14:30 – Hanbok rental & changing
14:30 - 15:20 – Gyeongbokgung Palace tour & group photo
15:20 - 15:40 - Return hanbok
15:40 - 17:00 – National Palace Museum visit (self-guided with quiz)
17:00 – goodbye‼️ Please wear a white short-sleeve T-shirt for easy hanbok fitting.
‼️ Please make sure to join our KakaoTalk open chat after RSVP.
We’ll share pre-event information and use this chat for real-time communication on the day of the event.
SONA MATE Kakaotalk chat
If you're bringing a friend, please make sure they also join the KakaoTalk group chat.‼️ We’ll prepare everything based on the final list of participants. Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 14. If you need to cancel or change your attendance, please let us know as soon as possible.
‼️ If the RSVP is closed and you still want to join, feel free to message me directly!
Let’s explore Korea, speak Korean, and grow together.
See you soon 🌿🇰🇷
