G2 Ethan Paddock

In response to the question, “As globally enlightened citizens, how can we contribute to the well-being of our global community?” Ethan answered with love.

To him, love means care, empathy, and truly listening to others. It’s about spending meaningful time together and being present for one another.

Ethan believes that when we learn a foreign language, if we genuinely love the people and culture of that country, we can learn the language even better.

He emphasizes that language should not be learned only through books, but through the heart.

That, he says, is the shortcut—and the way to become a leader who truly lights up the world.

Hello. 안녕하세요. [an-nyeong-ha-se-yo]

My name is Ethan. 저는 이튼이에요. [jeo-neun i-teun-i-e-yo]

I am 9 years old. 저는 아홉 살이에요. [jeo-neun a-hop sal-i-e-yo]

I am in 3rd grade. 저는 삼학년이에요. [jeo-neun sam-hang-nyeon-i-e-yo]

I love reading. 저는 독서 좋아해요. [jeo-neun dok-seo jo-a-hae-yo]

My favorite book is “Amulet.” 저는 “Amulet” 책 가장 좋아해요. [jeo-neun “Am-u-let” chaek ga-jang jo-a-hae-yo]

I love sports. 저는 운동 좋아해요. [jeo-neun un-dong jo-a-hae-yo]

My favorite sport is soccer. 저는 축구를 가장 좋아해요. [jeo-neun chuk-gu-reul ga-jang jo-a-hae-yo]

I love APIS. 저는 Apis 학교 좋아해요. [jeo-neun A-pis hak-gyo jo-a-hae-yo]

Thank you! 감사합니다! • [gam-sa-ham-ni-da]

고요한 밤, 거룩한 밤 [Go-yo-han Bam, Geo-ru-kan Bam]

어둠에 묻힌 밤, 주의 부모 앉아서 감사 기도 드릴 때

아기 잘도 잔다, 아기 잘도 잔다.

Silent night holy night, All is calm all is bright

Round yon virgin mother and child, Holy infant so tender and mild

Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace

새해 복 많이 받으세요 Happy New Year!

Ethan believes that peace and tranquility are the most important things to create a beautiful world. Perhaps that’s why, just by seeing his beautiful smile, one’s heart is quickly filled with peace.

The picture on the left is Ethan’s illustrated diary. He says that during spring break, he went to California with his beloved family and saw snow for the first time, and it was really fun and happy.