Welcome to the British Association of Seoul

The British Association of Seoul (BASS) is a social group for the British expatriate community. BASS welcomes all members of the British community by offering a range of social and cultural activities and events including quiz nights, day tours in and around Seoul, social get-togethers and a highlight of the Seoul social calendar,Queen's Birthday Ball. By participating in our events you are also helping us support Korean charities.

As a member of the British Association of Seoul you can meet new friends and enjoy the challenges of living in a new country. Our Committee Members are ready to answer your questions, welcome newcomers and help you access other useful organisations and resources. Our monthly E-Newsletter and Events Calendar keeps members in touch with what’s happening in the British community and around Seoul.

The British Association of Seoul is a voluntary organisation run by an elected Committee voted in at the Annual General Meeting in January each year. Membership is open to anyone with a UK passport, the spouse of a passport holder or anyone with an interest in, or close ties to, the British community. The committee welcomes help from the members throughout the year and anyone wishing to join the Committee during the year will be given consideration as vacancies often occur unexpectedly and these need to be filled. We look forward to seeing you at a BASS event soon.

This year BASS organised the Queen's Birthday Ball, our main fundraising event, on May 31st, 2008. Through the generosity of our sponsors and our guests we have raised the amount of over 160 million KRW which is being donated to Korean charities. Please take a look at the QBB page and see the photos which have been posted on the Photo Gallery page – it was a truly 'spectacular' evening!

Sue Hollands
President
British Association of Seoul