Barefoot Man Jo Seung-hwan, Public Ambassador of Gwangyang City, Successfully Completes Barefoot Climb of Hallasan

Breathing Hope and Courage into the Nation Weary from COVID-19 with Trot Diva Seo Ji-o

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] Barefoot man Jo Seung-hwan, the public ambassador of Gwangyang City, announced on the 5th that he successfully completed a barefoot climb from Seongpanak in Jeju to the summit of Hallasan (Baengnokdam) the day before.

This challenge was carried out with the message "Cheer up Korea, let's overcome COVID-19" together with trot diva Seo Ji-o to inspire courage and strength to the global community and the people of Korea exhausted by COVID-19 and to encourage a spirit of challenge.

Seo Ji-o, who joined the barefoot challenge that day, is a powerful vocalist with 28 years of experience and has recently been very active in entertainment shows, becoming a hot topic. His hit songs such as Hani Hani, Dollido, and Yeogiseo have gained great popularity among the public.

Jo Seung-hwan, who succeeded in the challenge, said, "I climbed the summit of Hallasan barefoot with the hope that COVID-19 will end as soon as possible," adding, "I hope today's challenge will give some strength to the people exhausted by COVID-19."

Meanwhile, Jo Seung-hwan, known as the barefoot man who is called a superhuman beyond human limits, is recognized as a superhuman for achievements such as the world's first barefoot marathon from Gwangyang to Imjingak covering 427 km, the world's first barefoot climb of the perennial snow mountain Mount Fuji in Japan (3,776m), three successful barefoot climbs of Hallasan in minus 30 degrees Celsius, and setting a world record for standing barefoot on ice for a long time on January 19, 2019, as well as donating 100 million won.

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