SFS Student FSI Club Ramen Day Fundraiser

The students of Seoul Foreign School's FSI club organized a Ramen Day Fundraiser at school! Our club sold various types of instant cup noodles during lunchtime so students can enjoy a special meal that they love while also raising funds for our parent organization, FSI. All proceeds of this project come from the money raised at our Ramen Day event!

In November 2016, the Ministry of Unification in South Korea reported that the number of North Korean refugees escaping to South Korea had surpassed 30,000. Various media report various challenges that refugees face in adjusting to South Korea. An estimated 35 percent of refugees are unemployed, 80 percent work in menial jobs, and refugees who are employed earn 50% of what South Koreans earn.

Escaping North Korea is the first battle many refugees face. Many report that English is a major barrier for many of them, as they struggle with "Konglish" words that have seeped into the South Korean language. TNKR helps refugees by connecting them with volunteer tutors. Since its founding in March 2013, TNKR has connected 315 refugees with more than 650 volunteer tutors and coaches.