Seoul Global Center: Complete Guide

FLip Korea
Dec 5, 2025
3 min read

Since its establishment in 2008 under the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the Seoul Global Center (SGC) has served as a comprehensive support hub for foreign residents, workers, international students, and global entrepreneurs living in Seoul. Designed to make life in the city easier, smoother, and more meaningful, the center provides multilingual help, employment support, settlement assistance, and startup services, all under one roof.

As of April 2025, the center is operated by OPENKNOWL Co., Ltd., continuing its mission to help foreigners adapt confidently and independently to life in Seoul.

A Partner for All Global Residents in Seoul

Seoul is rapidly becoming a multicultural city filled with diverse languages, backgrounds, and lifestyles. The Seoul Global Center plays a major role in helping newcomers overcome challenges related to:

Language barriers
Administrative paperwork
Housing
Employment
Business start-ups
Cultural adaptation
Student settlement

The center aims to become a reliable partner, one that listens, supports, and empowers every foreign resident in Seoul.

Key Services Offered by Seoul Global Center

1. Multilingual Counseling & Life Information

The SGC provides essential information for living in Seoul, housing, visas, education, employment, daily life issues, conflict mediation, and more.

Available Counseling Languages & Hours

Language	Hours	Phone
Korean	Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00	☎ 070-8896-9797
English	Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00	☎ 070-8896-9797
Filipino	Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00	☎ 070-8896-9797
Chinese	Mon & Wed 09:00-16:00	☎ 070-8896-9458
Russian	Tue & Thu 09:00-16:00	☎ 070-8896-9642
Uzbek	Wed & Fri 09:00-16:00	☎ 070-8896-9643
Vietnamese	Tue & Thu 09:00-16:00	☎ 070-8896-9644

Counseling Channels

Phone (look above)
Visit
Email: globalcenterseoul@gmail.com
Instagram DM: instagram.com/seoulglobalcenter
KakaoTalk 1:1 Counseling: Search Seoul Global Center or use Kakao channel chat link

2. Employment & Job Competency Development

The newly upgraded Seoul Global Center offers customized career services, including:

Resume & cover letter support
Job matching
Interview coaching
Work visa guidance
Employment consultation
Skills development programs

These programs are designed to help foreigners build meaningful careers and gain stability in the Korean job market.

3. Global Startup Immigration Center (Startups & Entrepreneurship)

The SGC now operates as a designated support center for foreign entrepreneurs, especially in the tech startup sector. Services include:

Startup Visa (D-8) guidance
Business registration assistance
Startup mentoring
Investor matching opportunities
Networking events & accelerator programs

Foreign founders can receive step-by-step help to build and grow their business in Seoul.

4. International Student Service Desk

A dedicated desk assists international students with:

Arrival guidance
School-related administrative help
Housing info
Student visa help
Bukchon & Seoul life cultural programs
Mental health & adaptation support

It ensures students feel supported from the moment they arrive until they fully settle into life in Seoul.

Lounge Room Rental Services

The Seoul Global Center offers room rentals for events, meetings, workshops, and seminars.

Lounge Room 402

Capacity: Up to 30 people
Eligibility:
- Seoul Metropolitan Government
- Foreign-related organizations
- Communities
- Institutions within the SGC building
Purpose: Events, community meetings, programs
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00 (closed on public holidays)
How to reserve:
- Send application at least 10 days in advance
- Email: globalcenterseoul@gmail.com
- Application info: https://m.site.naver.com/1iEQW