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AWC Seoul City Wall Hiking Series 3: Namsan (Mongmyeoksan) Trail

AWC Seoul City Wall Hiking Series 3: Namsan (Mongmyeoksan) Trail
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Meet at Dongguk University Station, Exit 5 (Orange Line)
After summiting Baegaksan and Naksan, we're ready for our next adventure — Namsan (Mongmyeoksan)! This iconic, beginner-to-moderate stretch of the Hanyangdoseong (Seoul City Wall) Trail is one of the most popular for good reason: sweeping city views and the unmistakable N Seoul Tower. About 3 hours on the trail — a great next step in our hiking series.
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2026 Global Youth Diversity Festival

2026 Global Youth Diversity Festival
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: Seoul Museum of Craft Art
Free entrance! Experience various cultures, games, and crafts from countries around the world, and participate in an environmental forum with the UN Green Climate Fund.
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AWCK Book Club

AWCK Book Club — Buckeye by Patrick Ryan
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Spoonery, Line 6, Itaewon Station, Exit 4
This month we're reading Buckeye by Patrick Ryan — a sweeping, big-hearted novel following two families across decades in a small Ohio town. To sign up for this month's book club and future book club meetings, click on the link below.
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AWC Seoul City Wall Hiking Series 4: Inwangsan Mountain Trail

AI-generated illustration: hikers climbing the granite peaks of Inwangsan Mountain along the Seoul City Wall in autumn
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Meet at Gyeongbokgung Station (Orange Line 3), Exit 2
The final hike in our Seoul City Wall series! Join us at Inwangsan for dramatic granite peaks and sweeping city views — about 2.5 hours, moderate-advanced. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
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AWC November Coffee Chat

AI-generated illustration: a diverse group of men and women enjoying coffee and conversation together at an outdoor café table in autumn
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Starbucks Reserve Hannam-dong
Whether you're new to Seoul or a longtime member, this is the perfect opportunity to relax, share stories, exchange ideas, and build connections within our wonderful AWC community. Come by for a cup of coffee, friendly conversation, and a welcoming atmosphere — stay for a few minutes or the entire morning. We'd love to see you there!
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AWC Seoul Gugak Museum English Tour

Gugak Museum's Guided Tour for International Visitors — official National Gugak Center flyer
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 1:45 PM (running time about 30 minutes, flexible)
Location: Entrance of Gugak Museum (opposite Umyeondang Hall), 2364 Nambusunhwanno, Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
A free guided English tour of the Gugak Museum at the National Gugak Center — Korea's premier museum dedicated to traditional Korean music (gugak), its instruments, and its history. Admission is free.
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AWC November Sip & Paint Event

An easel with an autumn landscape painting in progress, paintbrushes in a jar, and a glass of red wine
Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Yongsan (exact address shared in the group chat after registration)
Join us for painting and wine with Ketika! 30,000 KRW per person includes supplies, drinks, and snacks. Max 12 spots — payment at registration secures your place.
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AWC x KL: Volunteer at Korean Legacy

AI-generated illustration: volunteers packing boxes of food in a community kitchen
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Korean Legacy (view on Naver Map)
Join AWC and our beneficiary charity Korean Legacy (KL) to help prepare and pack food for elderly individuals living in poverty in Seoul. No parking at this location — please use public transit.
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Urban Walk Series: Bukchon Hanok Village & Gyeongbokgung Palace

AI-generated illustration of a diverse group of men and women walking together down a sloped Bukchon hanok village alley in bright daytime, with the Seoul skyline and mountains in the distance
Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Meet at Anguk Station (Orange Line 3), Exit 2
Stroll through the postcard-perfect hanok streets of Bukchon, stop for a cozy coffee break along the way, then wander down to the magnificent Gyeongbokgung Palace — a relaxed, beginner-friendly morning of autumn scenery, history, and good company.
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Dragon Hill Lodge Thanksgiving Buffet

Dragon Hill Lodge Thanksgiving Buffet flyer, November 26
Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Time: Seating times: 12:00 / 14:30 / 17:00 / 19:30
Location: Dragon Hill Lodge, Mezzanine (Gate 1, walk-in only)
Dragon Hill Lodge's annual Thanksgiving Buffet features a full holiday spread — signature entrées & sides, a kids' buffet line, and homemade pies. Sign-up for base access closes Wednesday, November 11 at 12pm.
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Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) logo
Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (dinner included)
Location: Heyground Seoul Forest Branch 10F (near Ttukseom Station, Exit 8)
Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) is an international NGO working toward a world where every North Korean person can live in freedom. LiNK is inviting 5 AWC members to their Speech Contest, where North Korean students share their own stories in English after a 3-month paired English program. AWC member Addie has been coaching the students — come hear their stories and cheer them on! First-come, first-served.
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Professor Insook Kim: Meet the Author Book Signing

Professor Insook Kim, criminologist and author, featured on the cover of United on the ROK magazine
Date: Monday, November 30, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Betty Chung's Home, Jangchung-dong
Join AWC for an intimate book talk and signing with Professor Insook Kim — criminologist, entrepreneur, and one of the first Korean women to study criminology in the U.S. Over brunch and coffee, she'll share stories from her remarkable 88-year journey across Korea, Japan, and the U.S. Books available for purchase. RSVP by November 23rd!
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