Giving Back

Beautiful Store

Written by Barun Monday, 12 December 2011 02:45

A store selling used items, including clothing, dishware, footwear and clothes, for really good prices. Best of all, profits go towards social welfare.

Located here in Seosindong, very close to Emart. Official website here.

Blood donor registry

Written by dvm Thursday, 07 October 2010 01:07

The Association for Teachers of English in Korea operates an emergency blood registry. A fantastic idea. Check it out

Drug-Free World seeks volunteer translators

Written by dvm Saturday, 14 August 2010 11:46

The Australia-based organization, Drug-Free World seeks to expand its voice into Korea. Korean subtitles, and document translation are needed to offer to Korea their material. If you are bilingual, and if you have a concern for drug and alcohol abuse, and want to help inform, prevent, and rescue, please contact Cyrus Brooks at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Orphanage Visiting

Written by dvm Thursday, 15 July 2010 16:25

Neighbourly, Neighborly, 이웃 사람답게 Jeonju.

A group of people who visit one of five Jeonju orphanages monthly (Typically, first Saturday of every month, 2-4pm)

For more info see the Facebook group (preferred), or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Read some Testimonials (on Facebook).

Orphanage/Group Home Directory

Written by dvm Friday, 23 April 2010 00:19

Here is a very useful reference for anyone who wants to do some volunteering with underprivileged kids in this province.
http://www.kkoom.org/jeonbuk.pdf
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