Jungnang-gu Walking Challenge in the Online Era

Jungnang-gu Hosts Monthly Themed Online Walking Challenge 'Walking Jungnang Every Month!' Featuring Unique Themes Like July's Gyeonujiknyeo Month, August's Taoreum Month, September's Yeolmae Month, and October's Haneulyeon Month

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Walking challenges have entered the online era.

Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) announced that it will hold a monthly themed online walking challenge called "Walking Jungnang Every Month!" for residents exhausted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Walking Jungnang Every Month!" is conducted by checking the number of steps using the mobile app "WalkOn," making it a twofold challenge that practices social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 while also taking care of health. To participate, install the WalkOn application, join the official Jungnang-gu walking community 「“GilGilGil” Follow a Lap Around Jungnang」, and click participate.

Starting with the July 1st Gyeonujiknyeo Month, followed by August Taoreum Month, September Yeolmae Month, and October Haneulyeon Month, each month features a different theme to explore Jungnang-gu. The routes connect to traditional markets such as Urim Traditional Market and Dongbu Alley Market, allowing participants to take care of their health and promote Jungnang-gu’s traditional markets, which is expected to receive high approval from residents.

Looking at the monthly walking courses, the "July Gyeonujiknyeo Month Challenge" runs from Bonghwasan Dulle-gil Trail to Urim Traditional Market; the "August Taoreum Month" covers the entire Republic of Korea; the "September Yeolmae Month" goes from Surim Grand Park to Dongbu Alley Market; and the "October Haneulyeon Month" is designed as a walking course for pregnant women. Residents who successfully complete the challenge will receive a mobile gifticon worth about 10,000 KRW as a small incentive.

Ryu Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, said, "We ask for active participation in the online walking challenge where residents lacking physical activity due to COVID-19 can exercise while practicing social distancing. Various online walking courses will be held, providing an opportunity to enjoy both health and fun while strolling through Jungnang’s attractions."

Meanwhile, in the fourth week of June, the district held an online challenge titled "Overcome COVID-19! To You Who Are Tired~ Now Walk" at local attractions including Rose Road (~6.7), Yongmasan (6.8~6.14), Bonghwasan (6.15~6.21), and Mangwoo History and Culture Park (6.22~6.28), which drew great response with about 200 residents participating.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.