Jinan-gun to Host 2020 Maisan Wild Herb Town Walking Event

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Tae-in] The 2nd Jinangun County Residents' Walking Event will be held every Thursday at 6:30 PM from the 15th of this month to the 5th of next month along the Maisan Wild Herb Town walking trail.

Hosted and organized by the Jinangun Sports Council (Chairman Jeong Bong-woon), this event follows the successful 1st County Residents' Walking Event held from June to August over three months. It aims to revitalize the lives of residents tired from daily routines through walking exercises once again.

About 200 people, including County Governor Jeon Chun-seong, attended the first event on the 15th, enjoying the walking competition while feeling the autumn atmosphere.

The course consisted of two laps (approximately 2 km) around the Maisan Wild Herb Town walking trail (16-19 Oesayang-gil, Jinaneup), and after the walking event, an autumn music concert (busking performance) was held, providing participants with a time of emotional healing.

In particular, although social distancing was adjusted to level 1, the top priority for holding the event was preventing the spread of COVID-19 to protect Jinan, which remains COVID-19 free. Personal hygiene rules such as participant registration, temperature checks, mask-wearing, and hand sanitizer use were strictly enforced, and thorough quarantine measures were included in all plans to ensure the event proceeded safely.

Any resident wishing to participate in the event can join, wearing comfortable clothing and sneakers. All participants who complete the healthy walk will receive snacks and Jinan Plateau Happiness Gift Certificates worth 5,000 won.

Jeon Chun-seong, Jinangun County Governor, said, “I hope this event helped everyone shake off the lost daily life and withdrawn feelings caused by COVID-19 and provided a precious time full of happiness and healing.”

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