Life is Korea is all about having contacts. Here you can find most community associations that will link you to the social support communities in Korea. Joing and participating in events run by the various associations can add variations to your life abroad here in Seoul. Support for spouses is vital to surviving abroad.

• Association Brazil-Korea -- The Brazil-Korea Association is a non-profit community based organization founded in 2002 to promote the Brazilian culture for the local community, to congregate the Brazilian community and friends of Brazil in Korea. It is our goal to work towards increasing friendship and cultural exchange between Korea and Brazil. For further information, please call (019) 645 1409 or send an e-mail to brazil_korea@yahoo.com
• AFC Association des Francophones de Corée (AFC) is open to both men and women. The AFC organizes social events throughout the year for French speakers in Korea. Membership includes a free subscription to their bi-monthly cultural magazine Le Petit Echotier. For further information visit www.afc-online.org or email AccueilAFC@yahoo.fr
• African Women's Group Contact: Lilian Kekana (536-0453) / Naglaa El Magdoub (797-2767)
• AWC American Women's Club of Korea is open to all US passport holders and also offers associate memberships to women from other nations as well. The AWC Monthly Coffee Morning is the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Hyatt Hotel at 9:30*. The Coffee Mornings usually feature a guest speaker and guest vendors. New members are invited to attend the Newcomer's Coffee on the Friday following the Coffee Morning. AWC organizes a December Ball and also participates in the operation of the Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop. For more information got to www.awckorea.org or write to awckorea@yahoo.com *As of October 2007, the meetings will move to the Sofitel Ambassador Hotel.
• ANZA Australian and New Zealand Association of Korea holds its monthly Coffee Morning at 10:00 a.m. every third Tuesday at the Paris Bar and Grill, Grand Hyatt Hotel. ANZA organizes various events including the Melbourne Cup Ball. Contact ANZA via www.anzakorea.com or email events@anzakorea.com for more information.
• BASS The British Association of Seoul is open to men and women. Monthly Meetings are held the last Tuesday of the month at the Seoul Club. In addition, an Open House coffee morning is held at a private home each month. BASS organizes the annual Queen's Birthday Ball. For detailed information and upcoming events visit www.britishseoul.com or email: basseoul@yahoo.co.uk
• Canadian Women's Club meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. The first meeting is a Coffee Morning at a member's home and the second, a visit to some activity, event or restaurant. Contact: Susan Edwards, email: sujaybee@yahoo.com
• CFC Franco -Coreen Association is for French speaking expatriates and Korean women willing to promote cultural exchanges between the two communities. The CFC offers monthly coffee mornings, and tours and events. For more info visit www.cerclefrancocoreen.org or e-mail: webmaster@cerclefrancocoreen.org Club de Damas Hispanas brings together Hispanic women. Contact: Karla Delgadillo mailto:bienbonita@hotmail.com
• Czech Club can be contacted via e-mail: mailto:irenasm@hotmail.com
• Club Iberoamericano brings Spanish-Speakers from various countries together once a month, at 1:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month: latinclubseoul@hotmail.com.
• Club Italia meets at 13:00 every Sunday for lunch on the premises of the Franciscan School in Hannam-dong. The lunch costs W15,000 and is open to everyone.
• Dutch Club "Hendrik Hamel" organizes the annual Orange Ball. Contact: President lona Wirahadiraksa (744-6751 or 019-498-0705) info@hamelkorea.com
• Europe-Korea Foundation -- The EKF is the charity arm of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in Korea (EUCCK). It was established in May 2001.
• Friendly Ladies (Diplomats' Wives Group) is an international group open to Diplomats' Wives only. The group holds a monthly coffee morning and a monthly tour. Contact Mrs. Riham Ammar: ariham@hotmail.com Tel: 796-2562 Mobile: 016-438-2562
• German Club is open to those with working knowledge of the German language. The Club offers monthly Coffee Morning, Tours and Events. For more information, go to www.deutscherclubseoul.com or email: schriftfuehrerin@deutscherclubseoul.com. Tel: 793-6671/790-2466
• Indian Women's Club "Annapurna" Meets monthly on the last Wednesday of the month at the Indian Ambassador's Residence. Contact: Indian Embassy for details (792-6052) or email: Annapurna.seoul@gmail.com
• International Spouses of Koreans Association (ISKA) is a network of foreign women with Korean husbands. Members are from over 30 countries. contact: isakorea_contact@yahoo.com Call: 018-243-4725 or 018-272-7838
• Irish Association of Korea organizes the annual Irish Ball and St. Patrick's Day celebration. Meets monthly. Email or contact coyner@gol.com Tel: 011-9099-6195
• Korea Contact Bridge League provides a chance to play bridge with both Korean and non-Korean players. Contact yuliyashin@yahoo.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
• Mexican Community Group brings together families on the second Sunday of every month. Contact: Mexican Embassy, Tel: 798-1694/5
• 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
• Nordic Women's Club is open to those with strong links to Scandinavia by origin, marriage or overseas posting. The group meets the last Monday of the month. The club official language is English.
• Overseas Chinese Women's Club (OCWC) meets about once a month and is open to all women who want to learn about Chinese culture, make new friends, share their talent and enjoy good food. Chinese is spoken at the meetings, but as more than a third of the women speak English, one of them will interpret for non-Chinese speakers. Contact ocwckr@hotmail.com
• Royal Asiatic Society provides an excellent way to learn about and experience Korean culture. Lectures are held at the Goethe Institute (German Cultural Center, Namsan Road). Tours take place on weekends. The RAS has a selection of English language books on Korea. Email: raskb@kornet.net Tel. 763-9483
• Russian Community in Korea
• Seoul International Ladies Tennis League promotes competitive tennis and good sportsmanship. There are spring and fall leagues at three levels. Inquire at Seoul Club for more information: 02-2238-7666.
• SIWA: Seoul International Women's Association is open to women of all nationalities. Its monthly Coffee Mornings are held the 3rd Wednesday of the month (except July) at the Ambassador Sofitel Hotel. SIWA organizes an annual charity bazaar in collaboration with the diplomatic community and national associations in Seoul. Among its many other activities are twice-yearly classes for members by members referred to as Interest Groups.
• Seoul Gentlemen Spoofers is open to everyone who enjoys 'spoofing'. For more information contact Les Edwards at: lesedwards@leeddb.com
• St. Andrew's Association of Seoul offers Scottish Dancing Practices every Wednesday in April and May and September to November, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and March to May in preparation for the St. Andrew's Ball (November) and the Muckleshunter (May) Newcomers are always welcome. Gavin MacKay email: mackay@korea.com
• The 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.
• The South African Friendship Group ) is a voluntary, social organization run by an elected committee. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the South African community. Contact Elsabe J van Rensburg: safgkorea@yahoo.com
• Swedish Women's Educational Association is open to Swedish women. Email: sweaseoul@yahoo.com
• United Services Organization (USO) offers classes and tours that are available to the public. Volunteers are always needed and need not be American. Email: LeeHeey@korea.army.mil. Tel: 795-3028

Groups Outside Seoul:
• Busan International Women's Association (BIWA) is an Association that exists to extend friendship and support to international women living in the Busan Kyungsang Namdo area. The groups meets at Starbucks opposite the Busan Aquarium on the 4th Wednesday of the month between 9:30AM and 12:00 Noon. Members and non-members are welcome. Contact mailto:biwadove@yahoo.co.uk