Global center will offer Korean language classes

By John Redmond

The Itaewon Global Village Center will present 10 Korean language classes for foreign residents, beginning Jan. 4.

The classes are open to foreign residents aged 18 and over who have an Alien Registration Card that does not expire before March 18. Late registration is available until Jan. 8 for some classes.

To apply, applicants must bring their registration card. Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) members can bring their passport showing the SOFA stamp, while diplomats can bring either their diplomatic passport or diplomat ID card.

The classes are free, but students must pay for textbooks.

Class times vary on Korean ability and all students are subject to a level test, ranging from “absolute beginner” and “lower beginner” to “upper beginner.”

The center is at room 504 Hannam Bldg., 211 Itaewon-ro, 737-37 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

To get there, go out Itaewon Station exit 2, walk straight for 200 meters and look for the Hannam Building, which has a 7-Eleven on the first floor. The center is on the 5th floor.

Registration must be done in person.

For more information, call (02)2199-8883/4 or visit

https://global.seoul.go.kr/itaewon/

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