Born in Seoul. Built for the world.
You didn't move to Korea
to figure it out alone.
GWK is where international women in Korea find their people — the ones who get the culture shock, the career pivots, and the beautiful chaos of building a life here.
Korea opens its doors to global women. But belonging? That part takes a village. We are that village.
of international hires leave within 2 years — not because of the work, but because of the loneliness
women living in Korea today without a structured way to connect, grow, or feel at home
dropout rate among foreign women students in Korea — not lack of talent, but lack of support
is where presence becomes productivity — and where strangers become the colleagues, mentors, and friends you didn't know you needed
How you move forward in Korea
Show up. Do the work. Leave with momentum.
Monthly Workshops
Skills built for life in Korea
Hands-on sessions on job searching, outreach, legal & visa navigation, K-beauty, marketing, mindset, and entrepreneurship — led by women who've actually done it here. No theory. Real tools you'll use the next day.
Industry Experiences
Inside Korea's real economy
Curated visits with Korean industry — from Seongsu studios to manufacturing floors. Not tourism. Insider access with real context, real conversations, and the kind of perspective you won't find in any guidebook.
Execution Sprint
Turn ideas into something real
A focused, time-bound sprint where you stop planning and start building. Define one clear goal, build your offer, project, or next move, test it in real conditions, and get feedback and traction. No fluff. You leave with progress you can measure.
From the community
In their own words.
"I landed in Seoul knowing absolutely no one. Within two months of joining GWK, I had a professional network, a mentor, and friends I actually trust. I didn't expect to find all three in one place."
Mariana R.
Brazilian · UX Designer · Seoul
"GWK gave me the courage to pivot my career in a country whose language I barely spoke. The workshops are practical, the women are real, and the support doesn't stop when the event ends."
Sophie L.
French · Marketing Strategist · Seoul
"I came for the networking. I stayed for the community. There's a difference — and GWK is the first place I've experienced it."
Priya M.
Indian · Entrepreneur · Seoul
GWK in action
Moments that matter.
Workshop - 2025 - Entrepreneurship
Online Meet & Greet - 2025
1st Coffe Time GWK 2024
Worhop - 2025- K-Beauty
Tour - 2025- K-beauty
Cybercompetition- 2025 - online / offline
Workshop - 2025 - Personal Branding
Worshop Facilitators - 2025
Worskhop - 2025 - Facilitator
Workshop- 2025 - LinkedIn
Event Party -2025- K-beauty
Workshoop - 2025 - Influencer Campaigns
What's next
Upcoming Events
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The partners and experts who make GWK run.
Organizations and individuals who believe in our mission and contribute to the community.
Partners, Collaborators & Recommended Companies
LV Global
Community Sponsor
Cross-border Agency Boutique EU-KOREA corridor
Laura Valls
Program Partner
Founder of Global Women in Korea with +17 years working and living in Korea, happily married to a Korean with a 10 years old son.
Become a Partner
GWK is actively building its partner network. Get in touch to explore sponsorship.
Partner with GWK
300+ women · 30+ nationalities · 100% organic · Seoul-based
Facilitators & Experts
Laura Valls Alvarez
Entrepreneur · Korea Market Expert
17+ years in Korea. Cross-border advisor and expansion strategist. Runs the biweekly mentoring clinic and Korea navigation sessions.
Isa & Sky
Workshop Facilitators
Spanish serial entrepreneurs who led "From Idea to Offer" — packaging and selling a service in the Korean market.
Elvira Tur
K-beauty Expert Operator & Facilitator
Entrepreneur and K-beauty expert who led the Seongsu K-Beauty Journey and the aclaimed K-beauty 3h workshop for our members with trendy brands.
Amy & Zoe
Sustainability Workshop
A sustainable bag designer and circular entrepreneur who co-led "Sustainability as a Mindset" on conscious careers and brands in Korea.
Want to lead a session for GWK?
We're always looking for experts — Korean or international — to facilitate workshops, experiences, or clinic hours.
For Brands & Companies
Hire experts. Engage our community.
Looking for consultants, experts, or employees with deep Korean market knowledge? Want to host an event or activate with 300+ international women in Seoul? We can help.
Hire Experts & Consultants
Access our network of experienced professionals for market research, localization, strategy, and execution.
Employ International Talent
Connect with skilled professionals who understand both Korean and international business cultures.
Host Events & Activations
Partner with us to reach 300+ international women through workshops, experiences, or brand activations.
Work with GWK
Tell us what you're looking for — we'll match you with the right people and opportunities.
You belong here
Your Korea chapter
starts with us.
300+ women. 30+ nationalities. Every event designed to connect you — to ideas, to people, and to the version of yourself thriving in Korea.
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