Meet people in English: seven gatherings in November and December

New in Korea, or looking for people to talk to? These English-speaking clubs and centres welcome newcomers. Most are free or cost little.

Talk on Korean history: RAS Korea (Wed 11 Nov, evening, Euljiro)
A lecture by the Royal Asiatic Society Korea Branch. Non-members 10,000 won. No need to book if you come in person.
Talk details

Coffee chat: AWC (Thu 12 Nov, morning, Hannam)
The American Women's Club of Korea says everyone is welcome, of any gender or nationality. Free; you buy your own coffee. Answer their short RSVP form.
Coffee chat details

Walk beyond the city wall: RAS Korea (Sat 14 Nov, afternoon)
A 4 km guided walk with many stairs. 30,000 won for non-members. Book and pay by Thursday 12 November.
Walk details

Book club: BASS (Wed 25 Nov, lunchtime, near Gyeongbokgung)
"Klara and the Sun" by Kazuo Ishiguro. Guests 10,000 won. Read the book first.
Book club details

Korean speaking club: SIWA (Thu 26 Nov, morning, Gangnam)
Practise Korean in small groups with native speakers. First visit free. RSVP opens 12 November.
Speaking club details

Book club in English: Seorae (Wed 2 Dec, evening)
A Korean novel, "Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982". Free, 14 places. Apply by 20 November.
Seorae book club details

Coffee morning: SIWA (Wed 2 Dec, Yeonnam-dong)
Free. RSVP opens 18 November. SIWA is an international women's association.
Coffee morning details

Sources: each club's own event page, linked in each listing. Checked 6 November 2026.