Photo of the Month

By Isaiah Winters

gwangjunewsgic.com gwangjunewsgic.com Gwangju News, October 2022 Gwangju News, October 2022 Booking a stay at the Haenam House is something everyone should do at least once. The views, vibes, and local travel sites are second to none, save perhaps those of the Damyang House. Pictured here is a warm fall sunset behind the Ttangkkeut Observatory and endless stretches of abalone farms. It’s peak Jeolla, pure and simple.

Contents ISSUE 248, October 2022

NEWS

01. From the Editor 04. Gwangju City News

06. Climate Crisis, Displacement, and Human Rights à la Special Rapporteur Ian Fry: Featured Speaker at WHRCF 2022 09. Be the Change You Want to See in the World 14. With a View to an Inclusive Community 16. One Big Step Toward Change 18. Gwangju International Community Week 2022: An Event by and for the Community 20. Making NINE 9

24. Lost in Honam: Sunset Silhouettes on Imja-do

28. Language Teaching: Environmental Awareness Through English Teaching 34. Everyday Korean: Episode 58. 얼굴이 낯익다 / She Looks Familiar

35. Sports and Activities: Take Me Out to the Tigers’ Game 38. Expat Living: Shared Mobility Vehicle Services in Gwangju 40. Expat Living: Fongo World Edition – Get a Canadian Phone Number While Living Abroad 42. Environment: Transparent Solar Panels – Good or Bad?

FEATURES

TRAVEL

TEACHING & LEARNING

COMMUNITY

CULTURE & ARTS

02. Photo of the Month 44. Photo Essay: Blessed by Heaven – Gyeongbokgung Palace in the Heart of Seoul 48. Music: Top of The Drop 50. Book Review: The Teacher of Warsaw by Mario Escobar 52. Upcoming Events for October 2022 54. Comic Corner: Alan and Me – Episode 16. One Summer Night 56. Crossword Puzzle