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EKSS 2020-21 MEMBERSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE

November 15th, 2020

With brand-new design renewal, EKSS is proud to announce its 2020-21 memberships. If you missed us at EUSA fair, no worries – we prepared the bank transfer plan specially for you. Please refer to the following information when paying via bank transfer.

Information for the late-joiners

  • Name: “Edinburgh Korean students society”
  • Account number: 45285305
  • Sort code: 09-01-29
  • Reference: "name + student number"
  • After managing to follow all steps above, please message us or email us later on. In case the name does not work, please try “S Park” or “S Shin” instead.

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    If you missed us at EUSA fair, no worries – we prepared the bank transfer plan specially for you.

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    The member-exclusive benefits for 2020-21 academic year.

    Registering as a new member for EKSS costs you a fee, but what if the benefits outweigh the cost? EKSS membership in fact benefits you in many ways, and these benefits are not limited to the society hosted events. With our fellow sponsors based in Edinburgh, the society aims to accommodate the students’ convenience in living. Here are some further details of the specific benefits all members are due to receive when visiting our sponsor shops.

  • Maki Ramen
  • Starlight Convenience
  • Tebi Island
  • Maki Ramen

    Irasshaimase, or Aeo-seo-o-sae-yo! When wondering this town with no particular place to order your dinner take-away, then consider Maki Ramen for its “tailored” Japanese cuisine. With a range of options between sushi(maki) and ramen, this will be the place for all ramen lovers. From black Tonkotsu Ramen with garlic flake to Chicken yakitori and Takoyaki, this place will greet you with a generous discount deal for EKSS membership holders! You can also order a take-away at: www.makirsmendelivery.com. Please mind that in this case, you need to enter a discount code: “EKSS” to get your member exclusive 10% discount.

  • Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 12:00– 22:00, Take-away only (due to COVID19)
  • Member exclusive benefit(s): 10% discount on both card and cash
  • TMI: Starting 26th October until the end of November, the restaurant will “donate £1 for every Ramen sold via makiramendelivery.com to Trussel trust - the official organisation that supports our local Scottish food banks”. Vegan and Vegetarian options also available.
  • Starlight Convenience

    Ranging from Jin-ramen and Neoguri to Asian vegetables, this specialist food shop will be the place for all customers looking for Asian groceries. Located in Clerk Street and Gorgie Road, Starlight Convenience will serve you with a ready-prepared stock of Asian snacks and beverages. With its pleasant 5% discount offer on every expenditure more than five pounds in total, the place will serve all membership holders with exclusive benefit.

  • Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10:00- 20:00, Saturday 11:00- 20:00, Sunday 11:00- 19:00
  • Member exclusive benefit(s): 5% discount with a minimum spend of five pounds in the store (Tobacco and alcohol products not included)
  • TMI: Sometimes, the place may offer free dumplings to a visitor. Not to mention, the goods can also be ordered at: https://www.xingguang.uk. Just a gentle reminder, the website only supports Chinese language.
  • Tebi Island

    When seeking out for a decent tea-time experience, feel free to stop by the island of tea and rice down in South Clerk Street. Aiming to bring the rich and colourful Taiwanese culture to UK, this petite bistro will greet you with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere – and some special offers for all EKSS membership holders! With its goal to offer the finest, healthiest, and delicious Taiwanese foods altogether with a wide range choice of tea drinks, the place features both the traditional and present-day aspects of Taiwan culture.

  • Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 12:00-18:00, Take-away Only (due to COVID19)
  • Member exclusive benefit(s): One extra topping in the bubble tea OR one extra filling in the rice wrap for free.
  • TMI: “Our food and drink packaging materials are eco-friendly and compostable”. This place also has “Korean Kimchi” as one of its options for rice wrap fillings.
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    Brand logo of Maki Ramen
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    Brand logo of Starlight Convenience
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    Brand logo of Tebi Island

    To Be Continued

    Every sponsorship to EKSS supports our society to host both cultural socials and academic events related with Korea. Register as our sponsors today, and help us enhancing the cultural diversity of this quaint city!

    Our list of sponsors will be updated on the monthly basis. We are currently open to all new sponsors, and looking forward to create a student-friendly environment within Edinburgh. In case of business-related queries, please feel free to contact to the following address: presidentekss@gmail.com.