Сообщества для иностранных жителей в Корее

Korea's largest expat Facebook group. General help, buy/sell, job postings, event announcements, and community questions.

Active discussion group for expats across Korea. Advice, social posts, culture questions, and daily life discussions.

Reddit's main Korea community. General discussion, news, culture, and expat questions.

Practical expat advice focused on the daily realities of living in Korea. Visa, housing, banking, healthcare.

Korean group community app. Many active Korean-foreigner language exchange bands. Search '언어 교환' or '영어 스터디' to find active groups.

Give away and receive items for free. A cornerstone of the expat community for people moving in, moving out, or downsizing.

Seoul-specific community. City life, recommendations, events, and neighborhood questions.

Organized monthly events for expats: drinks, dinners, and professional networking. Free events plus premium membership tier.

Dozens of organized groups covering hiking, tech/startups, board games, sports leagues (ultimate frisbee, basketball, softball), and more.

Community for women expats of all nationalities. Regular events, book clubs, sports, cultural outings, and strong support for newly arrived women.

Large international congregation with English-language services. One of Seoul's main social hubs for expats of all faiths and backgrounds.

Non-denominational English-language church. Active community beyond Sunday services.

Decades-old running and social club. Weekly runs followed by social gatherings. One of Seoul's oldest expat institutions.

American Chamber of Commerce in Korea. The largest foreign chamber, with around 800 member companies. Runs luncheons, policy briefings, and a major annual gala open to non-members at non-member rates.

Umbrella body for EU and EFTA member-state companies in Korea. Runs industry committee events, flagship policy forums, and cross-chamber socials.

Around 450 members. Runs garden parties, seminars, and networking luncheons. Non-members can buy tickets to most events at a slightly higher price.

Around 500 members. Runs 50+ events per year including startup events, HR roundtables, and bilateral networking. Many events are explicitly open to non-members and conducted in English or Korean.

Around 450 members. Runs roughly 45 events a year reaching 5,000+ participants, including the Bastille Day Gala and the Forum Emploi job fair.

Australian Chamber of Commerce in Korea. Around 250 members. Runs networking receptions and trade briefings throughout the year.

Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Korea. Member-driven non-profit running webinars, roundtables, and informal happy hours. Some events are listed as free and open to all.

Around 160 members across luxury, fashion, food, machinery, and design. Hosts culinary and cultural-business networking events.

Independent New Zealand business chamber, founded 2008. Runs trade events and bilateral networking. Sibling organization to ANZA Korea on the social side.

Recognized by the Spanish government. Runs regular Networking Nights, seminars, and bilateral business events.

Around 100 members. Two flagship annual events (Swiss National Day in summer, Christmas in winter) plus smaller roundtables.

Around 500 members from roughly 100 international media organizations. Runs press briefings, panels, and social events.

Korea's oldest foreign cultural society, founded 1900. Twice-monthly lectures on Korean history and culture, weekend excursions across the peninsula, and a Korean literature reading group. Non-members can attend lectures as paying guests.

Social and community association for people with ties to or interest in Australia or New Zealand. Family events, charity fundraisers, sports, and social gatherings throughout the year.

Volunteer-run non-profit supported by the Irish government's Emigrant Support Programme. Runs the St. Patrick's Day festival, film screenings, quizzes, and social gatherings (often at the Grand Hyatt Seoul).

Scottish cultural society, founded 1976. Runs Burns Supper (January), a spring Ceilidh, the St. Andrew's Ball at The Conrad (November), and whisky tastings throughout the year.

Volunteer-run women's community club. Monthly social, learning, and charity events conducted in English.

French cultural institute since 1964, with centers in Junggu and Gangnam. Primarily a language school, but its calendar of art exhibitions, film festivals, and book clubs is open to the public.

German cultural institute in Seoul since 1968. Public lectures, workshops, and exhibitions, plus a German-language school and library.

English-language mental health support and therapy. Counselors experienced with expat adjustment issues.

LGBTQ+ community group with events, social meetups, and community information. Based in the Itaewon Homo Hill area.

The main expat community hub for Busan. Events, advice, buy/sell, and local information.

Main community hub for the Busan expat scene. Events, advice, and a tighter-knit community than Seoul.

Community group for Daegu. Strong English teacher and military community presence.

Community for expats and long-stay visitors on Jeju Island. Strong digital nomad and lifestyle focus.

Community for expats on Jeju Island. Strong nomad and lifestyle expat culture with regular outdoor and beach events.