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ATTENDED GUIDE

*The World Human Rights Cities Forum is an inclusive space where everyone is welcome.

IN-PERSON PARTICIPATION

VENUE

LOCATION

KDJ Convention Center 
30 Sangmunuriro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, Korea
MAP

All sessions except for the Opening Ceremony will take place on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Kimdaejung Convention Center (KDJ Center).
The session rooms will be color-coded for participants’ convenience and easier visual navigation.

CONVENIENCE SERVICES

Interpretation Service
Sign Language (KSL, ISL), Closed Captions (KOR, ENG), KOR-ENG Simultaneous Interpretation ※Some services are limited to designated sessions only

Charging Facilities

Location:
WHRCF Information De
(2nd floor)

Wheelchair and
Baby Stroller Rental

Location: Information Desk (1st floor)


 Nursery Room

Next to the Entrance
to Exhibition Hall 2
(1st floor)

Accessible Toilet

Location:
Every Floor


Tumbler Washer

Location:
2nd and 4th floor


ONLINE PARTICIPATION

HOW TO PARTICIPATE
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SUSTAINABLE

CAMPAIGN

The World Human Rights Cities Forum Secretariat has put diverse efforts to consider the environmental impacts and to ensure the Forum grows together with local communities. As part of these efforts, the Secretariat has taken into consideration the essential ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance) factors in organizing and operating the World Human Rights Cities Forum. Therefore, we would like to kindly ask you to join the Sustainable Campaign by following the guidelines for participants below.

ENVIRONMENT (E)

TRANSPORTATION
  • Using public transportation or shuttle buses
  • Walking for a short distance
ACCOMMODATION
  • Staying at eco-friendly accommodations
  • Using amenities and bedding multiple times
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
  • Using your own tumbler
  • Reducing leftover food
  • Not using disposables (paper dishes or cups)
WASTE
  • Receiving only as many leaflets as you need
  • Returning and reusing reusable items (Program book, ID card’s lanyard)
  • Using electronic documents (QR code)

SOCIAL (S)

LOCAL COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
  • Getting involved in side events
LOCAL TOURISM
  • Participating in recommended tour programs
  • Using local restaurants

GOVERNANCE (G)

ENGAGEMENT IN DECISION
MAKING PROCESS
  • Voting on the next year’s WHRCF theme
  • Responding to the survey

GWANGJU
TOUR INFORMATION

We provide tourist information to enjoy Gwangju, a city of taste and beauty. Please check the Gwangju attractions, tour courses, restaurants, and accommodations recommended by the Secretariat to further enjoy Gwangju's charm during the 13th World Human Rights Cities Forum.

RECOMMENDED TOURS

[ Recommended Attractions by Keyword ]

* Images Courtesy of Omae Gwangju

Gwangju,
The City of Festivals
Gwangju, The City that
Shines Brighter at Night
Gwangju
UNESCO Triple Crown
Must-Visit Attractions
in Gwangju
[ Recommended Courses by WHRCF Secretariat ]

*Images Courtesy of Omae Gwangju

Yanglim-dong
Alley Tour
Gwangju
K-Content Tour
UNESCO Tour of Mudeungsan National Park
Baseball
Sports Tour

RESTAURANTS AROUND THE VENUE

The restaurants below cater for various dining preferences. For specific dining choices, please refer to the icons below.
Some ingredients may vary by restaurant, so please make sure to check before ordering. 

The table below can be viewed by switching the screen to landscape.
Cuisine
Name (ENG/KOR)
Ingredients
Menu
Price (KRW)
Note
Asian
Chintz
친츠
Fried rice, shrimp pad thai, etc.
13,000 ~ 27,000
* Asking to exclude meat is required
Asian
Indo Yasija
인도야시장
Indian curry,
Tandoori chicken
13,000~17,000
* Halal menu
/ 5-minute drive away
Asian
Eat Pho
잇포
Seafood rice noodles,
Crabmeat, Fried rice
10,000 ~ 12,000
-
Cafe
Das Brot
다스브로트
Vegan bread
2,000 ~ 7,000
-
Korean
Father’s gimbab
파더스김밥
Tuna kimbap,
Noodle with salad 
5,000 ~ 8,000
-
Korean
Jong-gajib Kongnamul
Gugbab
종가집콩나물국밥
Rice soup with bean sprouts 
8,000
-
Korean 
Myeongpum Sangmu
Patjug
명품상무팥죽
Red bean noodle soup,
Manila clam noodles soup 
10,000
-

ACCOMMODATION

The Secretariat does not provide accommodation or reservation services for general participants. Should you need accommodation during the Forum, please check out the following information on accommodation around the venue or visit the website to find out information on accommodations and attractions in Gwangju.

Holiday Inn
Gwangju
55 Sangmunuriro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
T : 08+62-610-7000

homepage 〉


Ramada Plaza Wyndham Gwangju
149, Sangmujayu-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
T : 08+62-717-7000

homepage 〉


UTOP Boutique  Hotel
&Residence
53, Sicheong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
T : 08+62-370-8000

homepage 〉


Dubai Hotel
47, Sangmubeonyeong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
T : 08+62-373-0700

homepage 〉


CS HOTEL
128 Sangmupyeonghwa-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
T : 08+62-363-3300

homepage 〉


WHRCF SECRETARIAT
1-2F, 5, Jungang-ro 196beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju 61475, South Korea
Tel: +82-62-226-2734
Fax: +82-62-226-2731
E-mail: whrcf@gic.or.kr
Copyright WHRCF All rights reserved.

WHRCF SECRETARIAT
1-2F, 5, Jungang-ro 196beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju 61475, South Korea
Tel: +82-62-226-2734 │ Fax: +82-2-226-2731 │ E-mail: whrcf@gic.or.kr
Copyright WHRCF All rights reserved.