The Indians In Korea (IIK) celebrated the festival of lights Diwali on a grand scale in the auditorium of Balcanto Art Center “The University of Suwon” on November 11 2012.  It was both a modern and traditional celebration and entertainment for families, students, and community members.  IIK Diwali Dhamaka showcased the significance and meaning of Diwali to an audience of more than 500, which included a col ...

Listed below are the list of communities or groups to help you connect with people from your country, make new friends, develop new hobby and explore Korea. International Communities in South Korea to help you get settled SIWA – Seoul International Women's Association http://www.siwapage.com/ Whether you are a newcomer to Seoul, long-time expat or Korean resident, SIWA has something for you. Founded in 1952 ...

Students of Seoul National University have formed a community named Indian Student Association @ Seoul National University - ISA@SNU. The ISA@SNU is a non-profit organization that aims to create a social network amongst the Indian students community in SNU and to provide them with an opportunity for enjoying typically Indian customs and traditions here in Korea. The association also aims to actively involve ...

All our efforts and planning for weeks finally came to fruition yesterday when we celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi in Seoul National Universities auditorium. And we celebrated it with such great aplomb this time that everybody took  great festive feelings back home. ...

Located in the heart of Seoul, at Haebangchon is the only worship place for Hindus - Krishna Korea Temple.  There is one more at Ujjengbu which is in the outskirts of Seoul. This temple was opened 2 yrs back, to spread spiritual awareness amongst people in Seoul and give knowledge about Hinduism in general. Everyday after the daily pooja (worship) the temple reads verses from Bhagavad Gita. Anyone who wants ...

If this is the first time you are visiting Korea and you are planning to stay here for a long time then it is important for you to visit the Seoul Global Center / Seoul Global Village.  SGC was launched recently keeping in mind the problems faced by foreigners who come to Korea for a job or a short visit. It is run by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and provides comprehensive support for foreign residents ...

The best thing that has happened to me (and to you if you are in Korea) is that I have Seoul-Mate. Yes, it’s Seoul-Mate, who is your guide and your friend when you are in Seoul, South Korea. How??? It is pretty simple. Just log on to their site – www.seoul-mate.com and just book yourself for one of their weekend tours for free. That’s about it. Why free??? Because the best things in life are for free :) Who ...