About Seoul Hanmaum Rotary Club

Who We Are

Seoul Hanmaum Rotary Club (서울한마음RC, “SHRC”) is a diverse and inclusive community of leaders, professionals, and changemakers preparing for official chartering in October 2025.

We are part of Rotary International District 3650, joining over 1.4 million Rotarians worldwide who believe in “Service Above Self.”

The name Seoul Hanmaum Rotary Club was chosen with deep thought and heartfelt intention. In Korean, “한마음 (Hanmaum)” means “one heart” - a phrase that captures the essence of our club’s spirit and vision.

We believe that Rotary is at its best when it brings together people from diverse backgrounds, professions, and perspectives who are united by shared values and a desire to make a meaningful impact. While we may all walk different paths, we gather in service with 한 마음 - one heart, one purpose.

We also found “Hanmaum” to be a naturally beautiful and resonant word. It speaks not only to unity, but also to empathy, intention, and wholeheartedness—qualities we aspire to embody in everything we do as Rotarians.

So if someone asks, “What is Seoul Hanmaum?”

We simply say:

“We are a Rotary Club for like-minded people from all walks of life, gathered together with the same vision - one heart.”

Our club plans to conduct a new Community Needs Assessment to determine how its service efforts can be most impactful, guided by its Mission and Vision.

SHRC welcomes individuals from all backgrounds who share a passion for community, connection, and meaningful action.

Our Mission & Vision

Vision: To be a dynamic, inclusive organization where people from all walks of life unite to grow, serve, and inspire.
Mission: From many paths we come, united as kindred spirits, we lift one another with joy and dedicate ourselves to the betterment of our community.

Our Story

Our roots go back nearly a decade.

In 2015, our founder Raymond Chetti (임동준) created the Seoul Young Leaders Club (SYLC) as a satellite of Seoul Rotary Club. SYLC focused on empowering young professionals to serve, beginning with a landmark Community Needs Assessment called Better Seoul, which identified single parents as a vulnerable community in need of support.

Partnering with nonprofit Intree, SYLC launched initiatives that drew corporate and public backing, including support from CJ and government agencies.

From 2022 to 2025, Ray served as Secretary of Seoul Rotary Club, gaining invaluable experience in Rotary history, leadership, and tradition. This period highlighted both the strengths of Rotary and opportunities to reimagine how clubs could engage members more inclusively and effectively.

In 2025, these lessons culminated in the founding of Seoul Hanmaum Rotary Club. With an energetic executive team and a fresh vision, SHRC is building a Rotary club where inclusivity, empowerment, and community impact are at the forefront.

What We Do

We serve and grow together by:

🌍 Impactful Service Projects – addressing real community needs through hands-on action, fundraising, and partnerships.
💼 Professional & Personal Growth – offering member spotlights, business showcases, and collaboration opportunities rooted in service.
🫂 Fellowship & Community – monthly gatherings that are fun, inspiring, and inclusive.
🤲 Accessible Membership – making Rotary participation flexible and welcoming for diverse lifestyles.
🔗 Shared Leadership – empowering members to initiate projects, with responsibility shared across the community.