Korea Local Information Center

February 26, 2008

The K-LIC is a newly launched center giving ”locals”, ”foreigners”, and “tourists” important information about the Korea that exists outside of Seoul–having been here for almost 6 years, this writer still has yet to make it as far as Busan or even Jeju! (All roads lead to Rome–why would i want to be anywhere else?)

Having stopped by the Seoul “Global” Center a few weeks ago, i decided to stop on by the K-LIC to see for myself about life outside of Seoul and if it really was just mere hype.

For those oblivious to the news, the K-LIC is located on the first floor of the Press Center Bldg–(next to the SFC, Seoul Finance Center)

Be on the lookout for a super helpful, super smart, attractive young Korean girl named Susie Park. If you aren’t careful, she might offer you assistance–so, tread carefully, readers! Completely knowledgable of Korea’s local areas, one has to wonder if she herself is not a country bumpkin in disguise! Don’t be shy to ask any questions–i gurantee she will not disappoint.

As for the center, it offers a plethora of information booklets, maps, and guide books about all the various villages throughout the Korean peninsula. However content rich, the set-backs abound for those non-hangul speakers–Enter Susie Park. She definately will assist you in your quest for English-rich knowledge.

Birthday? Did someone say birthday? The K-LIC is turning 100 days old–which in Korean society is old enough to drive, drink soju, and die for your country! Come out and celebrate with the folks at the K-LIC:

We also have a special event coming up. We are celebrating our 100th day of our opening on Feb.29 (this Friday). There will be wine tasting from 8 different regions in
Korea, as well as rice cake. The informal event (tasting) will start at 12pm and the formal opening speech (Korea Local Promotion Foundation Head Director, Seoul Global Center Alan Timblick)will start at 3pm. Anyone is welcome and I hope you don’t have other plans on Friday.

Here is the attached invitation…Hope to see you there!