2015 Bazaar Review - Seoul International Women`s Association

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FEBRUARY - MARCH 2015
Women · Health · Science
A look inside I V I, the International Vaccine Institute
– Korea’s gift to the world with Deborah Hong
Keeping New Year’s Resolutions
Exploring Seoul’s Oriental Medicine Market
Gala Update!
New Enrichment Classes
SIWA Welfare Committee
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CONTENTS
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SIWA News & Activities
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Editor’s Letter
SIWA Board & Committees
On the Cover
President’s Letter
Sponsors
Mark Your Calendar
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SIWA Spotlight
International Vaccine Institute:
An Interview with Deborah Hong by Megan Fox
Interview with Pilar Perez McKay by Megan Fox
Connect with SIWA
Social Media - Connect with Us
Giorgio Morandi Exhibition by Mihe Shin
Keeping New Year’s Resolutions by Sara Fabian
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SIWA & Diplomatic
Community Bazaar
Letter from Bazaar Chair
Opening Ceremony & Images
Bazaar Income & Expenditure
Donations to Charities
Vounteers
Bazaar Committee
Bazaar Entertainment – Performers
Bazaar Sponsors & Friends of SIWA
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Care & Welfare
SIWA Welfare Committee - Mokpo Mission
by Anjali Ramakrishna and Helen Farrelly
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Tours
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Life in Korea
Korean Class by Hyejin Kim & Robbie Schuldt
Events Around Town by Anne Ladouceur
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28, Changuimun-ro 5ga-gil · Jongno-gu · Seoul,
Seoul 110-819 · South Korea
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Editor's Letter
NEWS & ACTIVITIES
This issue of Discovery has
lots of exciting content.
We get to reminisce
about another successful
SIWA and Diplomatic
Community
Bazaar
through the many pages
the event. We are also
focusing on the important
work of the International
Vaccine Institute (IVI) in Seoul, Women and Health and
New Year’s Resolutions. Good health is the cornerstone of
hard work and strong minds, and as we head into spring it
is important to make sure to maintain good health either by
western methods or traditional Oriental Medicine.
2015 SIWA Leaders Directory
Executive Board
Committee Chairs
President - Sophia Barry
president@siwapage.com
Board Administrator - Ariane Amiot
boardadmin@siwapage.com
Treasurer - Maria Seidl
Advertising - Tiana Pan
advertising@siwapage.com
Bazaar - Sophia Barry
bazaar@siwapage.com
treasurer@siwapage.com
Treasurer Co-Chair - Linda Gocken
treasurer@siwapage.com
VP, Activities - Robbie Schuldt
vpactivities@siwapage.com
VP, Community Relations (open position)
Blog - Jisun An
blog@siwapage.com
Discovery Editor - Megan Fox
discoveryeditor@siwapage.com
Communications
- Mhyla Borkowski
vpcommunity@siwapage.com
communications@siwapage.com
On March 8, women around the world will celebrate
International Women’s Day. This year’s theme ‘Make it
VP, Fundraising & Culture
- Bockhee Lee
contentmanager@siwapage.com
many friendships I’ve made with inspiring women through
Standing Committee Chairs
General Secretary - Minkyung Kim
Arts & Exhibitions - Mihe Shin
Interest Groups - Gretta Tonnon
example of this than the spectacular Bazaar held last fall.
is a huge production, but SIWA ‘makes it happen’ with the
help of amazing volunteers that freely give their time and
talent, and the generosity of the Diplomatic Community and
our sponsors and vendors. The hard work continues with
the planning of SIWA’s Annual Charity Gala scheduled for
March 7. We hope that you will again join us in our fund-
Content Manager - Rossella Meloni
Gala - Anne Choe
vpfundraising@siwapage.com
gala@siwapage.com
arts@siwapage.com
Diplomatic Liaison - Pinar Okcal
diplomat@siwapage.com
Hospitality - Michelle Roberts
hospitality@siwapage.com
Membership - Sinda Chun
Newcomers - Michelle Morrison
Past President - Terri Hartman
pastpresident@siwapage.com
Public Relations - Neelum Sharma
Newsletter - Courtney Snede
Social Media - Pilar Perez-McKay
socialmedia@siwapage.com
System Administrator
- Sunny Castagnaro
systemadmin@siwapage.com
Tours (Interim) - Robbie Schuldt
tours@siwapage.com
Welfare Co-Chair - Lydia Koh
sponsorSIWA@siwapage.com
Sincerely,
invitations@siwapage.com
publicrelations@siwapage.com
membership@siwapage.com
Sponsorship - Jiyoon Song
Megan Fox
Invitations - Theresa Kang
Public Relations Co-Chair
- Nanhee Kim
majorevents@siwapage.com
publicrelations@siwapage.com
big or small your dreams - Make it Happen!
interestgroups@siwapage.com
newsletter@siwapage.com
Major Events - Anne Choe
newcomers@siwapage.com
As you look through the many pages, I hope you will enjoy
reading the content as much as the Discovery team and
generalsecretary@siwapage.com
Welfare - Anjali Ramakrishna
welfare@siwapage.com
welfare@siwapage.com
Editor, Discovery
Welcome New SIWA Board & Committee Members
On the Cover
Neelum Sharma
- Public Relations Chair
Cover Photo: Courtesy of IVI
Model: Sieun Oh
Photographer: Alec Kim
Body Paint: Corey Lajeunesse
Hair & Makeup: Mariem Hair & Salon
Clothes: C R O C H E & Co.
Editor Megan Fox
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Neelum is a communication professional who moved from Chicago in
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experience spanning global corporations, such as Citigroup and Condé
lum is very excited to take on her new role as SIWA’s
Editorial Team
Graphic Designer Na-Hyun Hong
Printed by
Advertising Coordinator
Contributors: Anjali Ramakrishna, Anne Choe, Anne
Nanhee Kim
- Public Relations Co-Chair
Nanhee is an original Seoulite who
brings to her new role a diverse
background, which includes working as a Banker at Citibank and
teaching Japanese. She has extensive
volunteering experience both in Korea and Singapore
with associations similar to SIWA; Nanhee is also a licensed National Social Worker in Korea. Nanhee has a
Ladouceur, Deborah Hong, Helen Farrelly, Hyejin
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President’s Letter
NEWS & ACTIVITIES
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pictures of the many colourful booths and performances. We were so lucky to have so
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NEWS & ACTIVITIES
Mark Your Calendar
SIWA Annual Charity Gala - Save the date
Enrich yourself by taking
a SIWA Class
siwapage.com/classes
Sign up for Spring Enrichment Classes
Wednesday, February 11
Caribbean Paradise!
Saturday, March 7, 2015, 6:00pm - Midnight
Conrad Seoul, Yeouido / 콘래드 서울
An exciting evening of fun, sumptuous food, tropical
and much more await you as SIWA Annual Charity Gala
Twice each year (fall and spring) SIWA provides an opportunity
to fellow SIWA members, in English. New and recurring courses
start with a cocktail hour with enticing tropical beverages
and delicious hors d’oeuvres; a chance to mingle with
friends and make new ones. A four-course meal will
follow, accompanied by excellent imported wine.
SIWA Annual Charity Gala is the second largest
Enrichment Courses vary according to the instructor. Only SIWA
charitable organizations to be the recipients of the net
proceeds from the evening. Very dedicated representatives
from each organizations will be participating at the March
Health & Beauty, Language & Education, and Fitness & Dance.
Join the Gala Team - It’s never too late!
VISIT SIWAPAGE.COM FOR DETAILS OF NEW CLASSES
The Gala Team needs many more volunteers to make this
evening a great success; please join this dedicated group
of women; contact Anne Choe, SIWA Annual Charity
Gala Chair, at gala@siwapage.com
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Newcomers Welcome!
If you are new to SIWA, or new to Seoul, we encourage you to
join our Newcomers’ Meeting. It’s a great chance to get to know a
the city of Seoul; an opportunity to get together in a small group
along with some “long-time” members and Seoul residents and
long-lasting friends. SIWA members and non-members can join
this meeting.
Meetings are held each second Friday of the month.
Program leader: Michelle Morrison
Contact: newcomers@siwapage.com
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Anne Choe
Upcoming Meetings:
This program aims to share SIWA members’ culinary skills, food
culture and traditional recipes. Meetings (cooking classes) are
and follow the host as she demonstrates how to prepare authentic
dishes. Members then share the meal together and learn about the
country’s traditions and social customs.
February 27, Friday – Ukraine Traditional Cuisine
・Participants (SIWA members only):
・Cost:
・Program leader: Michelle Morrison
・Contact: culinaryexchange@siwapage.com
March 20, Friday – Japanese Traditional Cuisine
Hostess: Yulia Savelieva
Hostess: Miki Sugita
Menu: Varenyky and Kutia
Venue: ‘Yadahous” gallery, Gangnam-gu
Venue: ‘Yadahaus’ gallery, Gangnam-gu
Menu: “Chirashi-sushi” and “ Ushio-jiru”
Varenyky (similar to Korean mandu), is a
dish specially enjoyed between Christmas
and Easter.
Chirashi-sushi is a traditional dish, very
common to have at home, specially on
Hinamaturi day. Ushio-jiru is a soup that
people have with chirashi-sushi on that day.
Kutia is a traditional Christmas desert in Ukraine, specially
on Christmas Eve.
NEWS & ACTIVITIES
International Culinary Exchange (ICE)
Working Women’s Network (WWN)
WWN is a SIWA Interest Group designed for women who prefer
evening informational and networking events. The group gathers
approximately once a month (last Wednesday of each month) at
・Participants:
・Cost: Members pay only for their own meal and drinks;
are welcome!
participation fee to SIWA Welfare Fund.
・Program leader: Michelle Morrison
・Contact: wwn@siwapage.com
February 25, Wednesday - 6:45 pm - 9:30 pm, Itaewon
“Do What You Like, Like What You Do” with guest speaker Sara Fabian
a successful long-term career in a multinational company to the status of house wife. Sara will talk about selfempowerment and powerful choices, and how she has used the opportunity to reinvent herself and create a
new career in the training & coaching industry. Her presentation will focus on individual strengths against
Book Club
Members of SIWA Book Club come together to discuss a preselected book. Each member takes a turn to host the group, either
most welcomed to these discussions.
Book Club meets on the second Tuesday of the month,
・Participants (SIWA members only):
・Cost:
・Group Leader: Shubha Maudgal
・Contact: bookclub@siwapage.com
by Park Wan-suh
Mar 13, Friday: To the Lighthouse
is a charming work on several levels. It’s about the writer’s
her relationship with her mother while also showcasing
Korean history.
language novels. It focus on a family’s visits to the Isle of
for its philosophical introspection rather than a story line
April 10, Friday: Defending Jacob
by William Landay
Defending Jacob is William Landay’s, a former district
murder of a high school boy; it keeps readers guessing about
the identity of the murderer right until the end.
mostly about thoughts and observations, recalling childhood
emotions and highlighting adult relationships.
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Feb 13, Friday: Who Ate Up All the Shinga?
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SIWA SPOTLIGHT
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A look inside IVI, the
International Vaccine Institute
Korea’s gift to the world.
is working in more than 20 countries around the world, and is proudly based
in Seoul. SIWA member, Deborah Hong, is one of the leading ladies at IVI,
serving as the Head of IVI’s Communications & Advocacy Unit, and helping the
SIWA SPOTLIGHT
Originaly from Vancouver, Canada,
Deborah has worked throughout the
Debora Hong
to coming to Korea she was program
manager at a community health center
in New York City. She has also worked
in Beijing and Shanghai as a business
consultant for the pharmaceutical and
New York University.
Her passion for public health lead her to apply for a job at the
International Vaccine Institute (IVI), which would take her back
to the country of her heritage and a career in a culture that is
seeing progressive changes in the role of women, particularly
in the workplace. Deborah has now served as a member of the
years.
community during my time in Korea. One of our head scientists is
female. She is a mother and a brilliant scientist recently winning
a very competitive three-year grant that will fund her study of
vaccine research.”
IVI was created as an initiative by the United Nations Development
the health of children in developing countries can be dramatically
improved by the development and introduction of new and
improved vaccines, and that these vaccines should be developed
through the dynamic interaction among science, public health
and industry. When the time came to select a host country for
IVI, South Korea won an international bid based on its following
class laboratory facilities.
“We are the only international organization in the world that has
countries. Our location in Korea is an advantage since it gives
us close proximity to conduct research programs and work with
local partners in developing countries in Asia and Africa” stated
Ms. Hong. “Other global health organizations generally focus on
one aspect, such as vaccine delivery. We do everything to make
delivery.”
In some western news outlets there have been negative reports
about vaccines, stating they can be harmful to the human body.
An overwhelming majority of these studies have been found to
are incredibly rare, with a one in a million chance. Since the
implementation of vaccines smallpox has been eradicated, and
polio and measles are close to extinction.
protection today and easily the greatest medical invention of
the past century. In the industrialized world, advancements in
health have been due to the creation of vaccines. Unfortunately,
for granted a world that they can live in without fear of infectious
disease. Since the anti-vaccine proponent movement has grown in
the Western world, we have also seen the rise in cases of vaccinepreventable diseases like whooping cough and measles, diseases
informed decisions before a potentially fatal outbreak occurs – an
outbreak that could be prevented due to vaccination.”
in developing countries. In the developed world many have
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many coming from developing countries. As an international
organization, our norms are similar to those of the United Nations,
while also being heavily involved in the Korean community. I have
infrastructure, and the strong commitment of the Korean
government to support IVI. The Institute was and continues to be
Korea’s gift to the world. Korea provides a portion of IVI’s annual
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SIWA SPOTLIGHT
The poor people we serve do not have the luxury to choose between
receiving a vaccine or going without it. For them, infectious diseases like
cholera continue to be a very real problem, and they strike anxiety and fear
in families and communities.”
The development and licensure of an oral cholera vaccine (Shanchol™)
approved for use by the World Health Organization is one of IVI’s most
received it thus far. Cholera is a bacterial disease usually spread through
contaminated water. It causes severe diarrhea and dehydration, and if left
treatment have virtually eliminated cholera in developed countries, it is still
a problem in developing countries. As seen in Haiti, cholera tends to strike
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‘Deadly Beauty’ Campaign
Ebola virus
Model: Anna Shulepova
Photographer: Alec Kim
Body Paint: Corey Lajeunesse
Hair & Makeup: Mariem Hair & Salon
Clothes: C R O C H E & Co.
of artists, designers and models to bring forth this eye-catching
concept which takes cellular images of eight neglected diseases
and puts them on models as body paintings.
is improving the infrastructure for sanitation and clean water, this is
not the reality for many developing countries. These are long-term
unable to commit to. Vaccination, on the other hand, is a less costly
oral cholera vaccine. The WHO recently established a global cholera
vaccine stockpile supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, which
will help control cholera outbreaks.
general public. Tucked away at Seoul National University, Deborah
is now hoping that IVI can become a well-known name in Korea.
“Korea not only houses IVI but also funds much of what is done
here. I want the Korean people to feel a sense of pride for what they
have helped achieve, especially with the cholera vaccine. Education
about these diseases is also a vital part of what our organization does.
Currently IVI is developing campaigns that make understanding
the extensiveness of what we do and the diseases we work with,
A campaign currently geared toward the Korean population is
called KIKI (Kids Helping Kids). This campaign educates children,
in the classroom, on the fun of science and the rewards of charitable
giving. Kits have been created (in Korean) consisting of a GlowGerm experiment, which allows children to see “germs” on their
hands using a special solution and light. The kit also includes the
campaign’s mascot, Sam the Bear, an educational coloring book, and
a piggy bank. The piggy banks will allow the children to save money
to donate to IVI and learn the importance of charitable giving. KIKI
will be launched in selected schools in Seoul this year with the hope
to expand into the international community in the future.
In July last year, IVI launched an international video campaign
a small donation can make. The three-minute video depicts the
and vaccine delivery to at-risk regions of the world, that is funded
purely by individual giving. “Deadly Beauty,” a campaign that
takes cellular images of eight neglected diseases, and reproduces
these images on models as body paintings, was created at the end
Facebook page.
If you would like more information about the International Vaccine
Institute, visit their website at www.ivi.int. It is through each and
every individual living in South Korea taking action, Korean and
expat alike, that we can create awareness and shape a healthier
world.
Megan Fox
is a journalist and teacher from
the Northeastern United States, currently living and
working in Seoul, South Korea. She is a blogger and
seoulmateskorea.com, that is aimed to help expats
explore life in Korea. Megan’s love for travel and
exploring new cultures has made Korea the 5th
Her other interests include cooking, hiking, and
volunteering.
has made a great impact on SIWA, serving in many roles throughout the organization,
and currently Social Media Chair.
1.
Pilar, you have worn many hats during your time in Korea. Tell
me about some of those experiences and what it is like to be a
workingwoman (both with a profession and through volunteering)
in Korea.
I never imagined when packing up to come to Seoul what exciting
and wonderful adventures awaited me! I was determined to keep
myself busy, and since regular work was not an option due to
visa restrictions, I looked at volunteer opportunities. Missing
school kids of all ages and working together with bright Korean
university students, also program volunteers, and the program
directors and fellow volunteers of diverse backgrounds, was an
extremely rewarding experience. It taught me about work ethic
and aspirations of ordinary Koreans, allowing me to feel like a
‘local,’ even if I didn’t speak the language. The friendships formed
during those early days still remain. I look forward to many Korean
and expat friends knocking on my door once I am back in outback
Australia.
2.
What are some of your favorite memories being involved in SIWA.
Why do you think this organization is important for expat women
living in Korea?
Making long-lasting friendships with amazing women and
sharing cultural experiences are my most cherished memories
connecting members and giving us and giving us a ‘safe’ space
from where to begin exploring and learning.
important for all women to celebrate International Women’s Day,
event details, but hope to do so by the time of publication - please
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4.
experienced being an expat woman living in Korea?
Korea, but for being a ‘foreigner’ in Korea holding the ‘dependent’
visa issued to family members of the main visa holder. The
‘dependent’ spouse is usually the woman, therefore current visa
rules are discriminatory towards women and Korea is missing out
on a considerable pool of talent.
5.
Do you think it is becoming easier for expat women to work and
live in Korea?
It’s certainly easier living in Korea as an expat today than eight
years ago. Seoul is much more ‘global’ now, when shopping for
western style foods, including my favourite combo cheese and
I can now buy Australian mangoes in Korean supermarkets.
6.
You’ve had a very engaged and meaningful experience living in
Korea. What advice do you have for women who are coming to
Korea?
My advice is to be active and explore, either in a group like SIWA
and/or other international women’s group (I am also an ANZA
member), or even on your own; Seoul Gov. has so many free
programs for international residents that we can keep busy every
day of the week! If not working and have the opportunity, become
and relationship with Korean people.
7.
Who are some of the individuals you have met living in Korea that
have impacted your life?
SIWA and ANZA friends, also Korean friends I met through my
volunteer activities; my neighbours; the lady at the counter in my
local supermarket; they have all had a strong impact in my life.
I feel so ‘at home’ when after being away from Seoul for some
time, I go back to the supermarket and the ladies at the checkout
are so happy to see me, and ask me where I have been. A funny
conversation since we don’t speak each other’s language, but
somehow we manage to understand.
As this issue of Discovery celebrates Women we want to celebrate
and the Seoul expat and Korean communities she has been involved
with. Thank you for this interview and all you have done during
your time in Korea. We wish you all the best with your future in
Australia!
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3.
What is International Woman’s day? Can you explain the history
of it internationally and in Korea? What is in store for International
Woman’s Day 2015 and how can SIWA women become involved in
the event?
“International Women’s Day (8 March) is a global day celebrating
the economic, political and social achievements of women past,
SIWA SPOTLIGHT
An Interview with Pilar Perez McKay – SIWA woman since 2007
Hello and Goodbye! By Megan Fox
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“Giorgio Morandi: Dialogue with
Morandi” Exhibition, Seoul
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“The Thin Line Between Abstraction and Representation”
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t seemed to be no accident to take the Still Life genre as part
Francisco. It seemed therefore inevitable to have met the Master
my dearest friend, Maria Giovanna Fadiga Mercuri, Ambasciatrice
himself in her youth.
Morandi is the painter who seldom held exhibitions when he was
alive, and his paintings were showcased even more seldom after he
see his works outside of Bologna, where a museum named after him
is located. I had longed to see his work in person for a long time, and
I am not sure if I will ever have another chance to visit the Museum,
so it was a lifetime dream come true to see his exhibition right here
in Seoul, near where I live.
Many artists try to belong to the trend of the times they live and it
seek for. Morandi, unlike most of artists, didn’t care less about what
his contemporaries were doing. He rather secluded himself in his
simple studio, like a monk with the minimum objets he had chosen
the dynamics among them as if each painting were a variation on a
same theme.
SIWA SPOTLIGHT
What I saw in Morandi’s paintings and drawings was the faithful
world. His interest seemed to be in the investigation of the subtleties
of light, color and tones rather than in the functionality of the subject
of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between the Republic
of Korea and Italy with the full support of the National Museum
of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea and Museo Morandi in
Bologna, as well as Embassy of Italy. Mme. Maria Giovanna Fadiga
show together as her blood heritage is deep rooted in Bologna as
much as her mother who was one of Master Morandi’s pupils.
life and the landscape paintings are highly related in terms of the
spatial dynamics and the usage of colors. What we see in the surface
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung
(www.mmca.go.kr)
his landscapes. And those colors make us feel cozy just as he would
have felt comfortable in his own environment. The paintings do not
scare or eliminate the viewer but invite us to his warm space as if he
wanted to share its coziness.
Mihe Shin SIWA Arts & Exhibitions Chair
galleries, museums and biennales all over the world,
December she launched the “Diaspora Project” her
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in the purest and simplest perception; or part of them merge into the
background as in the traditional ink-and-wash paintings. The Master
walks on the “Thin Line between Abstraction and Representation*”
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SIWA SPOTLIGHT
Keeping New Year’s Resolutions
“If there’s no enemy within, the enemy outside can do us no harm”.
(African proverb)
Three Reasons why New Year’s resolutions don’t last
I’ve been on a diet since I can
remember. I grew up in a society
where the concept of beauty was
deeply connected to the weight
scales. I don’t recall having any sport
culture in my family, I even hated
gym classes at school because they
impacted negatively on my grades.
My father worked in a chocolate
factory for a while (what a blessing,
I thought) but much later I realized
a big part of my life was built
around food. That came together
with the emotional package of short
term eating pleasure and long term
guilt. No wonder why most of my
New Year’s resolutions were a copypaste version of “losing weight.”
Year after year, I found myself
on. Feelings of accomplishment,
followed by self-blame and sometimes even anger for not being able
I’ve seen myself up and down again and again until now. Once I
completed some valuable self-growth work and I learned about
1.
My resolution did not belong to me
I know this may sound strange. What it means is that I didn’t have
a strong enough reason to push myself to transformation. I wanted
“looking good.” My goal had nothing to do with my own standards
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in.
We only make real progress towards a goal when it means something
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and a to do list. Goals that sound like “I need to do this” or “I should
do that” come from a place of survival, from the resistance of being
a victim of the circumstances. Goals that sound like “I want to”, “I
choose to” come from a place of inspiration and empowerment to
self-development. Someone’s opinion of you doesn’t have to be your
reality.
2.
If you believe “being rich is bad” or
“making money is hard”; how do you
think it would be possible to bring more
can you achieve anything if you believe
“nothing in life comes easy” or “time is
All kinds of self-limiting beliefs are
the sabotaging inner voices that don’t
speak from our true nature. They come
from how we’ve learned to perceive
ourselves through other people who
shaped us, including family, together
life circumstances. The good news is
that, once aware of your own voices,
you can unlearn them and replace them
with positive, empowering thoughts.
You can always rebuild a life of your
own design. Remember, in life we don’t
get what we want, we get what we
believe we deserve. You can choose to think that you can’t achieve
what you want because of your background, or you can decide for
yourself that your past is part of you, but has nothing to do with your
future. The mistakes you’ve made are golden experiences because in
life sometimes we win, sometimes we learn. And what would you
3.
No real action, no commitment and no
follow-through
I wasn’t making real resolutions, I was making wishes. Being clear
on what we want and why we want it is not good enough to succeed.
The fact of being overweight was the result of my actions (no physical
before. A sustainable plan would have included physical exercise on
outside) or hiring a nutrition coach.
Same thing as wanting to be “happier.” You have to get clarity on
what you want by breaking it down into smaller steps. Happiness
I didn’t believe I could make it
of discovery make me believe our own worst enemy is fear. The fear
of failure, and sometimes even the fear of success, feeds our minds
with thoughts like “this is too big for me”, “this is too hard”, “I’ll
never make it”, “this is too good to be true”.
clear (what you really want), the how comes easy. There’s always
a solution to everything and, in most of the cases, you already have
you.
“ NATURE TO YOUR SKIN ”
This year I have no goal to lose weight. I have something much
stronger, a vision of living a healthy life at mental, emotional,
spiritual and physical levels. I’m not so overweight anyway; I just
soul, so I’ll make sure to take good care of it. This is the only body I
have and I love life. I’m doing this for myself and for all the people
I love. I approve of myself right now, exactly the way I am. I choose
to replace self-criticism by compassion.
No unrealistic target such as “I’ll exercise every day” because
won’t turn to disappointment. Some days I won’t do it but each
day is a brand new day to start over. I found a nutrition coach and
look like a punishment now, it is tailored to my own needs. It’s
not a short term cabbage diet anymore, it’s a new life style and it’s
transformational.
This time, my resolution has nothing to do with beauty on the
outside. I’ve learned I don’t have to prove myself to anyone and
what other people think about me is of no relevance. We don’t see
things as they are, we see people and things as we are. This year,
my plan is mine and I know I will make it. Impossible is nothing,
when we believe.
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Diplomatic Spouses
SIWA & Diplomatic
Community Bazaar 2014
“Warm Hearts Connect Korea”
Letter From
The Bazaar Chair
Embassy of Italy
Thank you to all who participated and volunteered in the
with us all.
The response from all participants – Embassies, Vendors,
without you and the support of the community here is Seoul the
day would not have been possible. Most of all our hard-working
Embassy of Germany and Deutscher Club
the days goals were met – Fun, Friendship and Fundraising!
The Community came together with a warm heart and the worthy
distribution will be well received!
Here’s looking forward to the SIWA and Diplomatic Community
Sophia Barry
Special Recognition and
our sincere thanks to the
top five fundraisers:
Embassy of Japan
Embassy of Israel
・Italy
・Australia & New Zealand
& ANZA
・Germany & Deutscher Club
・Japan
・israel
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Embassies of Australia & New Zealand & ANZA Club
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BAZAAR
Bazaar
OPENING CEREMONY
SIWA wishes to express our warm gratitude to all participants:
A beautiful rendition of the Korean National Anthem by Ms Erica Jang, violinist,
gave a sense of occasion to the opening ceremony of this prestigious event.
・Member of the Korean National Assembly, Mrs. Jasmine Lee
・
・The spouse of Seoul Mayor, Mrs. Gang Nanhee
・
Mrs. Datin Siti Aishah Abdullah, spouse of the Ambassador of Brunei.
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busy bazaar
busy bazaar
busy bazaar
Violinist Ms Erica Jang playing a beautiful rendition of Korean National Anthem (aegukka) at the opening ceremony.
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Bazaar
Income and Expenses
SIWA Bazaar 2014 Main
Income (KRW) at 28 January 2015
Sponsors
W 65,500,000
Embassies & Clubs Donations
W 29,701,740
Vendors
W 15,800,000
SIWA Fundraising - Lucky Draw,
W 8,169,400
Total Revenue
SIWA Bazaar 2014
W 120,845,182
Expenses
(KRW) at 28 January 2015
Venue
W 19,779,727
Partitions
W 3,121,950
Printing and Advertising
W 1,465,510
Orientation Tea
W 545,455
Lucky Draw
W 113,000
Miscellaneous
W 333,680
Total Expenses
W 25,359,322
Charities Benefited Benefitted since the 2014 Bazaar - Nov 2014/Jan 2015
equipment
Homeless men in Seoul
Premises rental to support services
W 4,860,000
W 7,200,000
W 7,000,000
Maria and Marta’s House
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Jeongjinsang Welfare Center
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W 4,000,000
replacement
W 3,300,000
W 5,500,000
Disabilities, Mokpo
Anna’s House
W 2,049,514
W 8,000,000
W 5,000,000
Heating
TOTAL
W 46,909,514
Embassies
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Participating Embassies
Clubs and Charities
Clubs
Australia, New Zealand
Austria, Poland, Romania
American Women’s Club
Dominican Rep.
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden
Egypt
Georgia
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Italy
Japan
Nordic Club
Charities
Aeranwon
Autistar
Malaysia
Mongolia
Morocco
Myanmar
Nepal
Pakistan
Russia
Sri Lanka
Malumteo
Myungdo Welfare Center
Planting Love
St Columban
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Tunisia
Turkey
USA
Vietnam
Emmaus
Francisco’s House
Low Vision
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Volunteers 2014
Name
Position
Aiza Aidekova
Alexandra Galindo Zapata
Lucky Draw
SIWA admin table - Embassy Check In
Amber Xu
Sophia’s assistant
Anjali Ramakrishna
Anne Marie Powless
Welfare Table
SIWA admin table - Volunteer Check In
Bockhee Lee
Korea Booth
Catherine Laine
Chantal Fischer
Chhavi Choudhury
Treasury
Treasury
Donation Boxes
Courtney Snede
DaeEun Choi
Daria Gombodorzhieva
Dong Song Cho
Doria Garms-Sotelo
Eda Karaatli
Erna Lemmen
Eun Jin Park
FeiFei Zhao
Gargi Gupte
Hae ok No
Heather McBrearty
Heidi Negaard
Hong Seokyoung
Hye Lin Jeong (Lynn)
SIWA admin table - Entertainment
Lucky Draw
LogistIcs - Food Court
Interpreter
Logistics - Vendor Team
SIWA admin table - Volunteer Check In
Press Check In
Logistics - Vendor Team
Lucky Draw
Lucky Draw
LogistIcs - Food Court
Press Check In
LogistIcs - Food Court
Logistics - Vendor Team
Logistics - Vendor Team
Name
Position
Hyesung (Alice) Chun
Hyunjung Mun
Hyunshim Kim
Inkyong Shin
Isabelle Min
Jaedo Kim
Jaewon Lee
Lucky Draw
Lucky Draw
Korea Booth
Donation Boxes
MC on Bazaar day
LogistIcs - Food Court
LogistIcs - Food Court
Jeong Woosung (Peter)
Assist set up
Jeum Qureshi
jieun OH
Jin Sanghun
jinhyo kim Yoo
Lucky Draw
Lucky Draw
LogistIcs - Food Court
LogistIcs - Food Court
Jiyoon Song
Joni Barker
Judy Hobday
Julie Kim
Karin Kim
Karin Renger
Katherine Corteza
SIWA admin table - Sponsor check in
Donation Boxes
LogistIcs - Food Court
SIWA admin table - Embassy Check In
SIWA admin table - Vendor Check in
Opening Ceremony
SIWA admin table - Sponsor & SIWA Partner Check in
Katie Goddard
Katja Alexandrova
Kawtar El Alaoui
Kayoung Shim
SIWA admin support
SIWA admin table - Vendor Check in
Press Check In
Logistics - Hall of Nations
Kelly Yoon
Kim Areum
SIWA admin table - Vendor Check in
Logistics - Embassy Team
Position Committee
Name
Position Committee
Kim Meehee
LogistIcs - Food Court
Kulanit Tangmongkolsuk
Kyoko Kanagnohi
lamia sarver
cancelled
Information Table
LogistIcs - Food Court
Sejung
Seong Eun Son
Seungah Son
Shen tong
Sinae Kim
Sinda Chun
Sinead Fianagan
Logistics - Embassy Team
SIWA admin table - Volunteer Check In
Logistics - Vendor Team
LogistIcs - Food Court
Logistics - Hall of Nations
Membership Table
SIWA admin table - Vendor Check in
Linda Gocken
Linda Lee
Treasury SIWA
Treasury
Sophia Barry
Sorim Kim
soyoung kang
Bazaar Chair
Logistics - Vendor Team
Logistics - Hall of Nations
Louise Parker
Lydia Koh
SIWA admin table - Embassy & Charity Check In
SIWA admin table - Charity Check In Table
Malin Eskilsson
Logistics - Hall of Nations
Marcela Bates
Maria Seidl
Lucky Draw
Treasury SIWA
Marianne Bayer
Marjohry Ryan
Max
Megan Fox
Treasury
Entertainment Coordinator
Logistics - Hall of Nations
Lucky Draw
Suki Cho
SungSuk Cho
Sunny Kim
Sunok Moon
Susan Lee Park
Terri Hartman
Theresa Kang
Tiana Pan
Tina An
Tony Park
Logistics - Vendor Team
Logistics - Embassy Team
Logistics - Vendor Team
Korea Booth
Logistics - Hall of Nations
Membership Table
Lucky Draw
Lucky Draw
Information Table
Logistics - Embassy Team
Mhyla Borkowski
Membership Table
Veronica Murphy-Witkowski
Wontae Kim
Yanghee Kim
Entertainment Coordinator
Entertainment Team
Entertainment Team
Mihe Shin
Mina Yun
Welfare Table
Bazaar Co Chair - Logistics
Nayeli Vazquez
Neelum Sharma
Noora Närvänen
norah almohammed
Otgontugs
Pat McClish
Pengpeng Wang
Rita Osei
Logistics - Charity Team
Logistics - Vendor Team
LogistIcs - Food Court
Logistics - Vendor Team
Logistics - Hall of Nations
SIWA admin table - Entertainment
LogistIcs - Food Court
SIWA admin table - Entertainment
Youngjoo Shin
Youngkun Kang
Yousra Dahhou
Yu Gahee
Yun Hyunseok
Yvonne Young
Zoya GUEKOVA
Jeeyen Yoo
Rachel Kim
LogistIcs - Food Court
Logistics - Vendor Team
Logistics - Hall of Nations
LogistIcs - Food Court
Logistics - Hall of Nations
Logistics - Vendor Team
Logistics - Vendor Team
Marketing Assistant
Design
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Bazaar Committee 2014
& Board Members
SIWA Board assisting
Bazaar in official capacity
Amber Xu
Bockhee Lee
Colleen Lee
Erna Lemmen
Hye Lin Jeong (Lynn)
Karin Renger
Katja Alexandrova
Kyoko Kanagnohi
Lydia Koh
Anjali Ramakrishna
Isabelle Min
Jiyoon Song
Kawtar El Alaoui
Linda Gocken
Maria Seidl
Mhyla Borkowski
Sinda Chun
Pilar Perez Mckay
Joan Chang
MK Ines Kim
Marjohry Ryan
Mi Kyung (Janet) Yu
Mina Yun
Neelum Sharma
Sophia Barry
Sunny Kim
Theresa Kang
Veronica Murphy-Witkowski
Jeeyen Yoo
Rachel Kim
Vendor Coordinator Assistant
VIP Coordinator, Sponsorship
PR
Vendor Coordinator Assistant
Opening Ceremony Coordinator
Vendor Coordinator Assistant
Information Table
Welfare Co Chair
Korea Booth Assistant
Entertainment
Welfare Chair
VP Community Relations
Sponsorship Chair
PR Chair
Co-Treasurer
Co-Treasurer
Communications
Membership Chair
Social Media
Sponsorship Co Chair
Sponsorship Assistant
Bazaar Co Chair
Vendor Coordinator
Bazaar Chair
Vendor Coordinator Assistant
Lucky Draw
Entertainment
Marketing Assistant
Design
Bazaar Entertainment
Thank you to the wonderful performers that serenaded us at the Bazaar.
Mal Geum Teo
Erica Jang, Yoonsoo Park & Dawn Kim
Helen Keller
Aleki Django
Alessandra Pontes
Ethrangze Boys
Yuli Randolph
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Yunmi Park
Camille Doyle
Camarata Music Company
Zien Oh Rosie Peralta
ZumbaBoyz
Children’s Musical perfomance
Classical Violin, Piano & Cello performances
Blind Meditative Dance
Kizomba & Tango
Samba Dance & Music
Hip Hop Dance
Indonesian Folk Dance “Lenggang Nyai”
Int’l Sign Language Song
Korean Folk Dance “Salpuri”
Modern Dance
Opera Singing by Ryan Gosy & Dawn
Philippine Folk Dance “Pandanggo sa Ilaw”
Zumba Party
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Camarata Music Company
Ryan Goessl and Dawn Blackwell
Happy volunteer selling
“lucky draw” tickets.
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Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Friends of SIWA
Hana Financial Group
Alali Food
Asian Arts & Crafts
COSTCO Wholesale Korea
Dulwich College Seoul
Hus-Hu Dermatology Clinic
Kim & Chang
Macquarie Securities Korea Limited
Unilever Korea
Kojeon Antique
Kim, Seong Eon
Kim, Sundoo
Lahlou, Amal
Laura’s Flower Studio
Lee Jewerly
Maple Tree House Restaurant
McDonald’s Korea
National Museum of Korea
Nestle Korea Ltd.
Park Hyatt Hotel, Seoul
Park, Si Ho
Park Sung-Hee Ceramics
Sheraton Grande Walkerhill Hotel
Storymaker LJH
The Arrival Store
Turkey Airline
Teng Teng Skin Clinic
Trevia Restaurant
Vatos Korea
Wang Thai Restaurant
Wick, Madeleine
Yang, Jiwoon
Zelen Restaurant
3 Alley Pub
10 Magazine
광천명장김
Platinum Sponsors
Asian Tigers Co.,Ltd
Chadwick International School
Dwight School Seoul
Korea International School
Seoul Scholars International
Gold Sponsors
CHA Gangnam Medical Center/
CHAUM Center
Kicho Cosmetics
L’Oreal Korea Ltd.
Seoul Foreign School
Sungjoo Foundation
Silver Sponsors
Chevron Korea Inc.
Pernod Ricard Korea
Santa Fe Relocation
Volvo Trucks Korea
Friends of SIWA
Bang, Youngcheol
CJ Foodville
Courtyard by Marriott Seoul
Eden Pottery
FitClub Seoul
France Courmet
Goodwill Advisory Inc.
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Seoul
High Street Market
IBE Travel
IFC Mall
Jeneba Coffee
Jeeny’s Cooking
Kobong Pottery
Kwangdong Hospital
Krombacher-Beer
Kim, Hyun Shim
Koreana Antique
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Premium Platinum Sponsor
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CARE & WELFARE
SIWA
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Independent apartments upstairs
SIWA Welfare
Committee Activities
is not all work, it can also be an adventure. This
November Helen Farrelly and Anjali Ramakrishna
took the KTX to Mokpo to visit the Columban Day
Care Center for Adults with Disabilities. Once we
Common living area
and ease of Korean public transportation.
a nurse in a vaccination program and once that ended she just stayed on. She is an amazing person. You can’t help but admire her
enthusiasm and zest for life. We were taken on a whirlwind tour of some of the facilities the St Columban Sisters have set up in
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Young Children’s Home that supports young kids with disabilities by providing them with after school care, so that their parents
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be used to transport people with disabilities to and from the adult day center and their homes. Sister Geraldine had already raised
Both of us have extensive experience in working with people with disabilities. Helen has worked as a Special Needs teacher for
life with dignity and be contributing members of society. We had lunch in a restaurant where two of their “students” are now
employed. We saw other young adults making soaps and bags at the Enterprise Center. We visited the bakery where they make
and deliver cakes and bread. We visited the after school center where the young kids were full of smiles and enthusiasm. They all
The Columban Sisters participated in the SIWA Bazar, selling a variety of things from baked goods and soaps to hand made
wreaths and cushion covers. Halfway through the Bazar we asked Sister Geraldine how sales were going and said they had sold
all their fabric wreaths and she was now taking orders for delivery in the next few weeks. She also mentioned that she liked the
CARE & WELFARE
these will be needed as the population they support ages. There are seven small but airy and well planned apartments that the
they can let in the summer breeze but not the bugs, to buy a dishwasher for their kitchen, to help buy a refrigerated van for bakery
not a one way process…..we get back plenty in return.
whose lives have been dedicated to protecting and empowering the most vulnerable in society. We were more than impressed by
what she has achieved through her positivity, joy of living and optimism.
It was a wonderful, memorable few hours which will stay with us forever.
Anjali Ramakrishna and Helen Farrelly
Day Care Center
Anjali grew up in India but has lived in the US
and Kenya and been in Korea for over three years.
know all aspects of Korea and its culture.
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Helen Quinn
is from Ireland and has been
living in Seoul since September 32013. She enjoys
and hanji.
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SIWA TOURS
Upcoming SIWA Tours
2015 FEBRUARY / MARCH
Current information for tours can be found at: www.siwapage.com/activities/tours.
Some details may have changed, and more tours for this time
period may have beem added.
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Pricing: Please note that Non-SIWA Members pay W10,000 more
(for SIWA Welfare Fund).
Tuesday, March 3 mid-day
The Phillips Collection:
Ingres to Kadinsky
Collection of Washington D.C.
displayed at the Hangaram Art
Museum, Seoul Arts Center. Artists
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Monday, February 23 morning
Hanbok (Korean traditional
costume) shop
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We will visit a hanbok shop in
Ikseondong where the owner will
explain the history of hanbok and the
hanbok industry. There are premade
hanbok available for sale, or you can
choose to order a custom hanbok.
Also, we will have the privilege of
listening to the performance of a
professional storyteller.
Tour Coordinator: Michelle Morrison
Meeting Point: Near Anguk station
Cost:
Cezanne, Van Gogh, O’Keefe,
Thursday, February 26 late
evening
Dongdaemun Night Market
well-known wholesale and retail
night fashion shopping districts in
Asia. We will see how retailers shop
of items are purchased, wrapped and
transported at night.
Coordinator: Michelle Morrison
Meeting Point: Near Dongdaemun
Cost:
Coordinator: Lissa Miner
Meeting Point: Near Nambu Bus
Terminal subway station
Cost:
SIWA TOURS
Tours
Committee
Tours Chair
Robbie Schuldt
tours@siwapage.com
Tours Coordinators
Thursday, March 12 morning
National Museum of Korea
toursteam@siwapage.com
- Part 1: Thursday March 5
- Part 2: Thursday March 12
will cover the outdoor
pre-historic, ancient, medieval and earlymodern periods of Korean History – and
the Lobby Monuments (including the
Fitri Isenbeck
Greta Tonnon
Ines Hoehenleitner
Linda Gocken
Michelle Morrison
Patricia Tiedemann
calligraphy, donated collections and
arts of other Asian countries. This
will include our viewing the Special
Exhibition of the Buddhist Hanging
Scroll at Gaeam-sa Temple (a huge icon).
Culture of the Ancient Roman City”
of Bohemian Glass” (cost unknown), on
their own.
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SIWA TOURS
Participants Enjoy SIWA Tours - Winter 2014
10/23 - Seoul Fortress
Wall Hike #4
“Another great section of
the Fortress Wall, this time
from the top of Inwangsan.
Nadia Jolling, Belgium
“I loved it, the leader was
perfect hike, I loved seeing
parts of the wall that
showed history of building
from old to new. Thanks for
organizing and leading us,
Greta!”
10/22 - Bulam-sa Temple Buddha-Rock Mountain
Cindy Dodge, USA
the path to the higher part of the temple was rather steep and
Ines for encouraging words.”
Pauline Tan, Singapore
11/02 - Family Tour to Nami Island
“It was a very nice trip. The timing of it was perfect. Fitri did a
good job of explaining what to expect. She was well organized and
prepared.”
Anonymous
10/24 - Dongdaemun Toy & Stationery Alley
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“Fun tour. Useful to repeat often, especially during gift-giving
holidays and back-to-school (super-sized stationery stores).”
Anonymous
11/13 - Noryangjin Fish Market
“I had heard in my home country about the Noryangjin Fish
Market and was so excited when I found out that I could join a
SIWA tour there. All my expectations were exceeded! Fantastic
location, experienced guide, nice women (I met new friends),
Evelyn Gehlen, Germany
11/06 - Seoul Fortress Wall Hike #5
Fortress Wall. We have now completed the entire wall hike.”
Nadia Jolling, Belgium
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“It was a very beautiful tour, Greta is a very good tour guide.”
Constanze Britz, Germany
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11/21 - Namhansanseong Fortress
11/18 - Christmas Decorations Market
“Great low key, casual tour. Not too busy. Very enjoyable.”
“Great tour guides, well organized, super destination - I’ll take my
family there.”
Annette Grund, Germany
Jessica Raeside, Australia
too. And so was the company at lunch.”
“It was a nice tour and we could enjoy the great views! The tour was
well organized and we got to know many new faces and to meet
Clara Jong, USA
Maria Seidl, Germany
decorating items. It was very good information and a good chance
to prepare for the Christmas season.”
“This was one of the best and most harmonious tours I’ve done
12/05 - Tea Houses & Tea shops in Insadong Tour
century Korea in such an entertaining way.”
Mi Kyung Yu, Korea
and so well prepared (with extra material about the site) and led
Karin Renger, Germany
“I had a very pleasant morning drinking tea inside on a cold winter
day with SIWA friends. We had a great introduction to Korea’s
Lissa Miner, USA
11/19 - Historic Jeong-dong Neighborhood
“I thoroughly enjoyed this tour as I learned more historical facts
about my own neighbourhood from David Mason. We also
ventured inside several buildings I had walked by hundreds of
times but had not visited before. Greta, thank you for organizing
it.”
Liza Linklater, Canada
Dana Oancea, Romania
“I have been to Insadong several times but had never been inside
“Everything was very well organized. Love SIWA tours!”
and wanted to check them out. It was a wonderful experience. Ms
before. We enjoyed seeing the old and new tea houses and shopping
in the ceramics stores.”
Courtney Snede, USA
Mhyla Borkowski, Tatiana Kotova, Vicki Frame, and Courtney Snede.
Valeria Ponce, Ecuador
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of information, precise and clever speech. Greta is a great guide,
thank you!”
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SIWA TOURS
SIWA
Medicine Market
Using Herbal Medicines and Natural Healing to Stay Healthy
I’ve always been fascinated with oriental medicine. Using herbal medicines and natural healing to stay healthy just seem like the right
way to live. Unfortunately, growing up in a western culture, I did not have a lot of exposure to natural healing curses or oriental
your own! Korean culture is so en-rooted in traditional medicine practices, that many of the everyday meals combine herbal medicine
to incorporate health into everyday life.
have a doubt in your mind that you have reached your destination as the smell of herbs intoxicate you. Vendors range from wholesale
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state-of-the-art museum is free to visitors! The museum aims to share the history and culture of Korean oriental medicine. I was
amazed as I walked down the many stairs, into the basement museum and an LED screen illuminated before my eyes giving me a
visual introduction to Korean oriental medicine. Once complete, the screen split and a door opened into the museum. Talk about a
display of Korea’s modern technology!
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The museum features several sections including the “The History and Culture of Korean
Oriental Medicine”, “Korean Oriental Medicine and the Human Body”, “Medicinal Herb
ner for Children” and “The History and Traditions of Seoul Yangnyeongsi”. Several hundred kinds of Korean herbal medicines are on display at the museum, with explanations
and descriptions.
tive activities. When I visited the center they taught me how to grind and pack herbs in a
traditional package. I also had a health screening to determine my body type and I was then
given tips on how to improve my lifestyle by an on-site doctor.
Once back outside the museum, I walked into the market. The main street is framed by a
stunning archway decorated with sculptures of traditional tools on each side. Roaming the
to actually be able to identify the reasons why it was being used. It is
one thing to learn about medicine in a museum or book, but seeing
it being used in everyday life is fascinating!
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streets I immediately was able to recognize some of the medicines
I had seen in the museum. Dry frogs and antlers hang from stalls,
heaps of roots and leaves lie in piles. “Wow, they really do use this
Herb clinics, where oriental medicine doctors give treatments, are
often visit these clinics to receive help with natural healing for back
pain, weight loss and immune system boosting. Many of these clin-
they wait for the pharmacist to open the large wooden cabinets, each
medicinal herb.
If you are looking to buy some of Korea’s world famous red ginseng,
and mental health stimulation, weight control, menstrual problems
winter with the aid of this supplement!
During your time in Korea, I highly recommend a visit to Seoul’s
medicine market! If you have missed the SIWA tours, and you’d like
to visit the market with a guide, the Seoul Metropolitan Government
Subway Directions
seoulmateskorea.com, that is aimed to help expats
explore life in Korea. Megan’s love for travel and
exploring new cultures has made Korea the 5th
February / March 2015 Discovery
Megan Fox
is a journalist and teacher from
the Northeastern United States, currently living and
working in Seoul, South Korea. She is a blogger and
Her other interests include cooking, hiking, and
volunteering.
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LIFE IN KOREA
Events Around Town
ABOUT KOREA
・ Buddhist Meditation Classes in English (taught by American
monk), Free, Sundays 3:30-5:30, Buddhist English Library, Jongnogu, Seoul
・ Miniature Hanbok Making Class, 1PM Wednesday 4 February,
Yeoksam Global Village Center, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
・ The Year of the Sheep-Korea, Free admission, 9AM-5PM, Ends 23
February, National Folk Museum, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Pronunciation
Happy New Year!
Sae-hae bok ma-ni badeu-se-yo.
아메리카노 한 잔 포장해
주세요.
One black coffee to go
please.
A-me-ri-ka-no han jan
po-jang-hae ju-se-yo.
택배로 보내 주세요.
Delivery please.
Taek-bae-ro bo-nae
ju-se-yo.
배달 해 주세요.
Delivery please.
Be-dal hae ju-se-yo.
물 주세요.
Water please.
Mul ju-se-yo.
물 좀 더 주세요.
More water please.
Mul jom deo ju-se-yo.
따로 계산해 주세요.
(We would like to pay)
individually.
Dda-ro gye-san-hae
ju-se-yo.
이게 주소예요 (명함
이에요).
Here is my address
(namecard).
I-ge ju-so-ye-yo (myeongham-i-e-yo).
・ Canadian Artic Exhibition, Ends 28 February, Free admission,
National Library for Children & Young Adults, Gangnam
・ Dwight School Seoul VIP Reading Day (marks Intl Mother
Language Day), 24 February, Mapo-gu, Seoul
여기에 세워 주세요.
Please stop here.
Yo-gi-e se-wo ju-se-yo.
잘 지냈어요?
How have you been?
잘 지내요.
I am fine.
Jal ji-nae-yo.
ENTERTAINMENT
늦어서 미안해요.
I'm sorry to be late.
Neu-jeo-seo mi-anhae-yo.
무슨 일 있어요?
What's wrong? (What
happened?)
좋은 생각이에요.
Good idea!
Jo-eun saeng-ga-gi-e-yo!
행운을 빌어요.
Good luck!
Haeng-u-neul bi-reo-yo!
축하합니다.
Congratulations!
Chu-kha-ham-ni-da!
다 했어요.
We did it!
Da hae-sseo-yo!
잘 했어요.
Well done!
Jal hae-sseo-yo.
이렇게
Like this (in this way).
I-reo-khe.
이쪽으로 가세요.
Go this way/direction
please.
I-jjo-geu-ro ga-se-yo.
걱정하지 마세요.
Don’t worry.
Geok-jeong-ha-ji maseyo.
같이 가요!/ 같이 갑시다!
Let's go together!
Gachi gayo!/ Gachi gapshi-da!
봉투 주세요.
I need a bag please.
Bong-tu ju-se-yo.
사진 찍어도 돼요?
May I take a photo?
사진 좀 찍어 주세요.
Please take a photo of us.
Sa-jin jom jji-geo ju-se-yo.
좀 도와 주세요.
Help please.
Jom do-wa ju-se-yo.
문이 다칩니다.
The door is closing.
Mun-i da-chim-ni-da.
올라갑니다.
Going up.
Ol-la-gam-ni-da.
내려갑니다.
Going down.
Nae-ryo-gam-ni-da.
이분이 누구세요?
Who is this?
예약해 주세요.
Appointment/reservation
please.
가능해요?
Is it possible?
・ O, Holy Night Art Exhibition, Ends 15 February, Seoul Museum
and Seokpajeong, Jogno-gu, Seoul
・ Audrey Hepburn: Beauty Beyond Beauty Exhibition, Ends 8
March, Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Jung-gu. Seoul
・ A Seductive Paris 18th Century Day, Ends 29 March, Hangaram
Art Museum, Seocho-gu, Seoul
・ Linda McCartney Retrospective Art Exhibition, Ends 26 April,
Daelim Museum, Jongno-gu, Seoul
CHILDREN & FAMILY
・ Michael Bublé – To Be Loved Tour, 8 PM Wednesday 4 February,
Jamsil Stadium, Songpa-gu, Seoul
・ Ed Sheeran Live in Seoul, 6PM Sunday 8 March, SK Olympic
Handball Gymnasium, Songpa-gu, Seoul
・ Rundfunk Sinfonieorchester Berlin, 8PM Friday 13 March, Seoul
Arts Center, Seocho-gu, Seoul
・ Seoul Symphony Orchestra – The Heroic Symphony, 24 March,
20% discount for K4E visitors, Seoul Arts Center, Seocho-gu, Seoul
SPORTS & FITNESS
・
Ends Sunday 8 February, Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do
・ Ice Skating Rinks – Sledding Hills, Closing dates between 8 and 22
February (for more details see K4E What’s Going On).
・ Seoul International Hikers Club, Saturday hikes open to everyone,
usually in and around Seoul.
・ Professional Volleyball Games - Men’s and Women’s Teams,
January-April 2015, Stadiums in Gyeonggi-do and around Korea
・ Professional Basketball Games – Men’s and Women’s Teams,
monthly schedule for January-March, sihclub@gmail.com, Stadiums
include Seoul and Gyeonggi-do
OTHER
February / March 2015 Discovery
Korean word
새해 복 많이 받으세요.
ART & CULTURE
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Korean Class
・ K-pop Dance Class, Fridays from 6 February to 27 March, Yeaksam
1 Culture Center Gymnasium, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
・ Seoul Jazz Festival, 23-25 May 2015, Super Early Bird Tickets now
available vis Interpark Global, Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul
・ Seollal - Lunar New Year, Wednesday-Friday 18-20 February. Most
venues closed on 19th (see list of what’s open/closed on K4E
What’s Going On).
・ AMCHAM Professional Women’s Committee – Successful Female
CFO’s in Male-dominated Leadership Roles, 25 February,
Ritz-Carlton, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
For details on the events listed
(including directions, links, etc) go to
www.korea4expats.com
and click on What’s Going On.
Anne Ladouceur
is a past president of
SIWA (1999-2000). She marked her 10th year in Korea
korea4expats.com.
Ye-ya-khae ju-se-yo.
Hyejin Kim is a Korean language teacher
who for several years has taught university language
programs and government programs. Hyejin also
teaches ‘Active Korean Class’ for SIWA, a course
designed to teach practical expressions in Korean.
Robbie Schuldt
Korean
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