Every 11th of the Month is 'Sneaker Wearing Day'

Jongno-gu Operates Monthly Non-Face-to-Face Walking Campaign 'Sneaker Day' on the 11th... Part of the Daily Walking Practice Project 'Walking Around the Earth' Running Until May

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jongno-gu (District Mayor Kim Young-jong) will launch a non-face-to-face walking campaign called 'Sneaker Day' on the 11th of every month starting March 11.

This campaign is part of the 'Walking Around the Earth' project, a daily walking practice initiative promoted by the district until May.

It was prepared to encourage walking exercise, which requires no special equipment or cost, to help residents practice a healthy lifestyle on their own.

Using the walking platform WalkOn, 'Walking Around the Earth' includes ▲walking 50,000 steps per week and 200,000 steps per month ▲holding the 'Sneaker Day' campaign on the 11th of every month ▲participating in challenges linked to related projects.

Additionally, when the total number of steps taken by all participants reaches 60 million steps, equivalent to one lap around the Earth (approximately 40,000 km), support for vulnerable groups will also be provided.

Since recruitment began on February 22, the campaign has been progressing with enthusiastic responses from residents, securing hundreds of community members within a week.

The district designated the 11th of every month as 'Sneaker Day' to encourage more participation, and on March 11, a special 'Walk 10,000 Steps Wearing Sneakers' event will be held.

Those who wish to participate should ▲walk 10,000 steps wearing sneakers ▲take a photo of themselves wearing sneakers ▲upload a certification shot along with a comment of up to 50 characters on the WalkOn Jongno-gu community board (Healthy City Jongno and Walking Around the Earth). Among participants, 100 people will be selected to receive a small prize.

For more details about the 'Sneaker Day' campaign and 'Walking Around the Earth,' please contact the Health City Division.

District Mayor Kim Young-jong stated, “Sneaker Day is a campaign that adds fun to walking,” and added, “We will continue to prioritize residents' health and happiness and promote substantial healthy city policies.”

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