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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!