& SIGs
The events of the various KOTESOL chapters and special interest groups throughout Korea.
Updated: March 1, 2026.
KOTESOL Events (Major)
KOTESOL Events (Other) ㅡ Domestic ELT Events ㅡ International ELT Events
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Some of the KOTESOL events are online, while others are face-to-face.
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2026
January 2026
21 Well-Being SIG: Online Presentation.
21 Christian Teachers SIG: Book Club.
24 Gangwon Chapter: Online Presentation.
28 Busan Chapter: Online Trivia Night.
February 2026
07 Seoul Chapter: Social.
07 Gangwon Chapter: Online Session.
11 Christian Teachers SIG: Book Club.
14 Busan Chapter: Valentine's Day Jazz Bar Event.
14 Gwangju Chapter: Evening Tea and Tteok.
26 Busan Chapter: Online DPI Presentation.
March 2026
07 Jeonju Chapter: Monthly Workshop.
07 Seoul Chapter: Reflective Practice Session.
07 Daejeon Chapter: Games Night.
11 Christian Teachers SIG: Book Club.
14-15 KOTESOL Connections Day & Chapter Leaders Retreat
21 Gwangju Chapter: Reflective Practice Session.
21 Busan Chapter: Online DPI Presentation.
21 Research SIG: Online Presentation.
22 Gyeonggi Chapter: Online Event.
25 Seoul Chapter: Online Presentation.
29 National Council Meeting.
April 2026
04 Busan Chapter: Cherry Blossom / Hanbok Event.
04 Jeonju Chapter: April Workshop.
08 Christian Teachers SIG: Book Club.
16 Busan Chapter: Online DPI Presentation.
May 2026
16 The Social @KOTESOL2026.
16-17 Korea TESOL International Conference.
June 2026
06 Busan Chapter / Research SIG: Online Presentation.
07 Busan Chapter: Online Research Presentation.
September 2026
12 Busan Chapter: Joint Symposium (with Fukuoka JALT).
October 2026
17 Busan Chapter: Online Presentation.
31 Busan Chapter: Frankenstein Screening.
November 2026
15 Busan Chapter: Online DPI Presentation.
2025
January 2025
05 Social Justice SIG: Winter Vacation Book Club.
16 Busan Chapter: January Webinar.
February 2025
12 Busan Chapter: Chapter Online Workshop.
16 Gyeonggi Chapter: Social Meet-up.
18 Busan Chapter: Members' Meeting (Online).
22 Busan Chapter: Chapter Online Workshop.
March 2025
08 Gwangju Chapter: Chapter Workshops.
08 Jeonju Chapter: Chapter Workshop.
08 Daejeon Chapter: New Semester Meet-and-Greet.
12 Christian Teachers SIG: Book Discussion.
12 Busan Chapter: Chapter Online Event.
15 KOTESOL Connections Day 2025.
15 International Conference Committee Meeting.
16 KOTESOL Chapter Leaders Retreat
19 Seoul Chapter: Online Presentation.
22 Busan Chapter: Dual-Purpose Initiative.
30 KOTESOL National Council Meeting.
April 2025
02 MCALL SIG: Tech Talk with Clare Kaneko.
05 Busan Chapter: Talk & Cherry Blossom Walk.
05 Jeonju Chapter: April Workshop.
05 Daejeon Chapter: Spring Swing.
09 Christian Teachers SIG: Book Discussion.
12 Gwangju Chapter: April Workshops.
12 Incheon Chapter: Symposium.
19 Seoul Chapter: Chapter Presentations.
30 Busan Chapter: Online Dual-Purpose Initiative (DPI) Talk.
May 2025
10-11 Korea TESOL International Conference.
10 The Social @KOTESOL 2025.
17 Jeonju Chapter: JBNU Campus Spring Walk.
29 Seoul Chapter: Publishing in ELT.
June 2025
07 Jeonju Chapter: June Workshop.
07 Seoul Chapter: Chapter Workshops.
10 Gangwon Chapter: Online Special Lecture.
11 Christian Teachers SIG: Book Discussion.
14 Gwangju Chapter: Chapter Workshops.
14 Busan Chapter: Dual-Purpose Initiative (DPI) Talk.
21 Well-Being SIG: Yoga Day / Bath & Stroll.
21 Daejeon Chapter: Summer Picnic & Sports Fest.
21 Gyeonggi Chapter: Summer Barbecue.
22 National Council Meeting.
26 Busan Chapter: Evening with Diversity Committee Chair.
July 2025
02 Seoul Chapter: Online Presentation.
02 Christian Teachers SIG: Book Discussion.
03 Gwangju Chapter: Dinner & Social with Mongolian Teachers.
03 Well-Being SIG: Yoga and Meditation.
09 Gangwon Chapter: Online Presentation.
12 Seoul Chapter: Reflective Practice Cafe Meet-Up.
20 SIG Committee Meeting.
August 2025
02 Well-Being SIG: Meditation & Swimming.
13 Christian Teachers SIG: Book Discussion.
16 Gwangju Chapter: Goodbye Buukgan Dinner.
23-24 Gangwon Chapter: Chatbot Workshops.
30 Busan Chapter: 2nd Annual Beach Hop.
September 2025
06 Jeonju Chapter: September Workshop.
10 Christian Teachers SIG: Book Discussion.
13 Gwangju Chapter: Workshop, Swapshop, Potluck.
13 Daejeon Chapter: Zoom Meeting.
14 Busan Chapter: Q&A with the KOTESOL Publications Team.
14 National Council Meeting.
20 Busan Chapter: BIFF Networking Event.
20 Seoul Chapter: September Workshop.
October 2025
01 Christian Teachers SIG: Book Discussion.
03 Daejeon Chapter: Buyeo Cultural Trip.
08 Seoul Chapter: Zoom Workshop.
08 Well-Being SIG: Audiobook & Walk.
11 Gwangju Chapter: October Meet-Up.
18 KOTESOL National Conference.
25 Seoul Chapter: Hiking Social.
November 2025
01 KOTESOL Annual Business Meeting.
08 Gwangju Chapter: Chapter Meeting.
12 Christian Teachers SIG: Book Discussion.
15 Daejeon Chapter: DCC--BG Thanksgiving Symposium.
22 Seoul Chapter: November Meeting.
December 2025
03 Busan Chapter: Online Workshop.
06 Jeonju Chapter: December Workshop.
07 National Council Meeting.
10 Christian Teachers SIG: Book Club.
13 Gwangju Chapter: Chapter Meeting.
13 Well-Being SIG: Hike & Lunch.
14 Daejeon Chapter: End-of-Year Party.
20 Seoul Chapter: End-of-Year Dinner.
20 Gyeonggi Chapter: Christmas Potluck Party.
21 Busan Chapter: Annual Christmas Brunch.
CHAPTER & SIG
This calendar is maintained by David Shaffer. Contact him with your chapter (or SIG) event dates that you would like posted here along with a link to the event on the KOTESOL website to be included.
Email: Calendar@KoreaTESOL.org (or ChosunU@yahoo.com)
