I ventured into Seoul a few days ago to visit the Appenzeller/Noble Memorial Museum. The museum is housed in a building, constructed in 1916, that was once home to Korea’s first “western style” school. It’s a pleasant hidden gem in the city, and admission is free.
Across the lawn, I was happy to spot the Korean offices of the British Council! It seems fitting that the British Council occupies space in what used to be the grounds of this historic school (which still exists and is the BC’s landlord, I believe).
You can go to these offices to take your IELTS test. They also run programs for children, and distribute literature that extols the virtues of a nice British education. I was also very happy to spot a Poppy Appeal donation box, perhaps the only one in Seoul.
