SOANDO

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Republic of Korea Culture Education Social work Culture Education +1 Fixed dates

About the project

SOANDO

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Did you know that there are about 3,000 islands in Korea' These islands are filled with various stories. For instance, it was an island where foreigners first visited Korea, and one of the presidents received the Nobel Peace Prize in Korea. Many people have considered islands as isolated places because they are separated from the mainland and historically seen as remote destinations. However, from a different point of view, we can consider islands as the first gateways in Korean history to accept foreign and diverse cultures. They were such open-minded places to embrace diverse cultures and values. Here, we can discover the cultural heritage from a global-local perspective. From islands where foreign cultures were first embraced, we aim to promote global values and cultural heritage, and introduce the values brought by international volunteers to the island residents.

💼 What the programme involves

The main goal is to promote the hidden history and culture of the islands from an international perspective. To achieve this, we will organize a Glocal (global-local) Island School Project with local students. As part of this program, we will hold lectures on the islands, share ideas about island life, and introduce participants diverse traditions and cultures to local youth through experiential education. Participants will engage students in games, share cooking recipes, showcase traditional clothing, and demonstrate dances and songs from their home countries. Through these activities, island youth will enhance their global competence and develop a sense of pride in island life. Additionally, we will assist socially disadvantaged local residents by delivering meals and helping elderly individuals with household chores such as home repairs and maintenance. During this process, we will listen to their stories, share our own values, and invite them to share international cuisine with us. Finally, we will host an island promotion competition to showcase the unique values and international aspects of the islands through creative projects and social media posts. Through these experiences, we hope that you ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in diverse cultures, experience real island life, and build meaningful connections with local residents.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Participants will share rooms and stay at the village guest house on the island. It provides toilet, rooms and necessary facilities for the living. Meals can be at village restaurants or self-cooked. Participants will take turns cooking as a team.

📍 About the location

Soan do (Soan Island) Soando Island, known for its role in the Independence Movement, is famous for its beautiful beach and evergreen forests. During the Japanese colonial period, it was a hub of opposition against Japanese rule. Despite its small population of only 6,000 people, Soando Island produced 88 independence activists, including 20 recognized as independence patriots.To commemorate this historical significance, the island flies the Korean national flag throughout the year, reflecting on the patriotism of their ancestors. Additionally, a memorial hall for the independence movement has been built to spread the spirit of love for the country.i For more information about the island, please click the link : https://www.google.com/maps/placelists/list/FqD0zaTDTXuBEMNV6zOzWw?g_st=iDescription of the meeting point : Mokpo KTX train StationThe meeting time: It will be informed to the participants after the acceptance By plane: While there are airports near the city, there are not many flights available. Arriving at Incheon Airport and taking the KTX from Seoul(Yongsan KTX train station) is the fastest way to reach Mokpo KTX train station. By fast train(KTX) : It takes about 2H 30M by KTX train (Fast train) from Seoul (Yongsan KTX station) to Mokpo KTX train station. By bus : It takes about 4H by bus from Seoul (Gangnam Central City Bus Terminal) to Mokpo Bus Terminal. And the meeting point is a 30 min ride away by public bus.After gathering at the meeting point, all participants will move together to the project site by ferry and arranged bus. Transportation from the meeting point to the project site by ferry will be provided. The ferry ride from the port to the project site takes approximately 60 minutes

⚠️ Requirements

1) As it may be difficult to find certain ingredients on the island, participants are encouraged to bring ingredients and recipes from their home country for an international cuisine day with locals. If you have any food allergies, please inform us in the application form.

2) Participants are required to be flexible for the schedule due to the local condition and weather change.

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📅 Available sessions

IWO-81

13/08/2024 at 00:00 → 19/08/2024 at 00:00

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

19–40 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

완도군 소안도

Republic of Korea

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Korea (South) Won (KRW / ₩)

Exchange rate

1 KRW = 0.000671 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Korean Standard Time

Local time: 20:53 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Korean