Shared or Special Interest Groups Listing (Off Post)

The following organisations are made up of members or people with shared or special interests.


Seoul Cigar Aficionado Society (SCAS) welcomes all ladies and gentlemen that enjoy the friendship and camaraderie of fellow cigar lovers and those that would like to learn more about the Korean cigar culture. The society holds monthly cigar smokers at various locations throughout Seoul and welcomes interested parties. Visit the SCAS blog to learn more about what they do: http://seoulcigaraficionadosociety.blogspot.com/ and email at:seoulcigaraficionadosociety@gmail.com
to contact them.

Entrepreneurs in Korea is a group for creative and motivated foreigners who want to get more out of their time and Korea. We are an action-oriented group of entrepreneurs that come together to network, share information, and help each other through each step of creating a successful business. For more information contact Ryan Burke at burkerl4@gmail.com.

Europe-Korea Foundation is the charity arm of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in Korea (EUCCK).EKF raises money for Korean Charities through activities such as CinéCafé (thrice monthly screenings of Korean movies with English subtitles) and Wine and Women Korea. For more information go to www.ekf.or.kr

International Spouses of Koreans Association (ISKA) is a network of foreign women (mainly) and men with Korean spouses. Members are from over 30 countries. Contact: isakorea_contact@yahoo.com or 018-243-4725 or 018-272-7838. Website: http://www.iskakorea.com

KH Toastmers is dedicated to improving communication skills which in turn enhance confidence in leadership and success in a variety of fields. It is a nonprofit, non-religious, non-political volunteer organization open to all members of the community. Founded in 2005, the club is free to those who attend as visitors or guests (save for a small room fee paid at each meeting). The group meets every Tuesday between 8 and 10 PM at TOZ next ot Hyehwa Station. Visit the KH Toastmaster website for more information or email vppr.khtoastmasters@gmail.com

KISS - Korea Intl Salsa Social is a latin & salsa group designed specifically for the needs of the expat community in Korea. Information is available in English and the group helps English and Spanish speakers connect to the thriving Korean lating scene.

http://www.korealatinandsalsa.com/


Lotus Lantern International refers to the International Buddhist Center. It is open to all and promotes Korean Buddhism and culture.
For information in English call 02- 735-5347

Mostly Over 40 meets informally for lunch one Sunday a month and is made up of people who are mostly over 40. For more information contact: mostlyover40@yahoogroups.com

Seoul Art Collective was founded to provide an open forum for artists of all nationalities living in and around Seoul. The Collective organises a number of exhibitions in various areas of the city. Contact (in 2009) is travisleestreet@live.com. http://seoulartcollective.tk/


Seoul Gentlemen Spoofers is open to everyone who enjoys ‘spoofing’. For more information contact Les Edwards at: lesedwards@leeddb.com

Seoul International Hiking Club is made up of Expats and Koreans who enjoy hiking. Levels of difficulty vary depending on the location of the hike. The group organises a hike every Saturday throughout the year with occasional weekend trips. For more information, contact sihclub@gmail.com. Communication is in English.

Seoul Players is a mixed group of thespians that presents 2 or 3 plays in English each year. Directors and actors change from one production to the other. Anyone interested in working on stage or behind the scenes is welcome to join. For information visit: www.seoulplayers.com