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Claire's YAV Year in Korea


Spring at Late Spring 늦봄의 봄
Spring is here! Ironically, spring arrives early here at Late Spring School. Whereas up north in Seoul, the trees are only just beginning...
Mar 305 min read


Seoul—A Whirlwind Winter Break
I spent my winter break in Seoul from the end of December to the end of February and squeezed in a lot of activity during those nine...
Mar 166 min read


Meeting God as I am
Sunset in Gangjin Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let...
Mar 15 min read


“Church” ≠ Church
Sunrise on New Year’s Day, 2025.01.01 Yesterday, we celebrated 설날 seollal , the lunar new year, here in Korea, ushering in the year of...
Jan 314 min read


Precious Moments
For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant and a...
Dec 27, 20245 min read


In My Mary Phase—Understanding the Most Important Things in Life
Intro: Jeong Yag-yong Before arriving here, my grandmother, a former Korean language and literature teacher, avid reader, and history...
Nov 17, 202412 min read

The Life of a Rabbit Teacher at Neutbom Moon Ik-hwan School
안녕하세요 토끼쌤입니다~ Annyeonghaseyo tokkissaemimnida~ Hello, Rabbit Teacher here! At the entrance to the school "Late Spring" "Rabbit Teacher"...
Nov 3, 20249 min read


My Daily Bread—I Mean, Rice
No theological reflections here—just pure food. "So I commend enjoyment, for there is nothing better for people under the sun than to...
Oct 18, 20243 min read


ec·u·me·nism: the principle or aim of promoting unity among the world's Christian Churches
NCCK 100th Anniversary International Conference & PROK General Assembly I know this already sounds boring, but I promise to only include...
Oct 3, 20244 min read


Seoul in September: Korea Orientation
It was a busy month meeting denominational and ecumenical partners, but after each meeting, I felt challenged, inspired, and empowered. ...
Sep 30, 20242 min read


Jeju Island: Aug 30-Sept 5, 2024
A mere three days after arriving in Seoul, I jetted off once again to Jeju Island off the southwestern coast of Korea. My fellow...
Sep 24, 20242 min read


YAV Orientation: August 21-25, 2024 in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico
Orientation was a blast! I got to meet my fellow Young Adult Volunteers as well as community members from Douglas and Agua Prieta, towns...
Sep 11, 20242 min read


Introducing niceainkorea
Hello! My name is Claire Kim, my Korean name is 김은혜 (Kim Eun-hye), and I am so honored and excited to have the opportunity to serve with...
May 22, 20242 min read
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