Gwangju Nam-gu "Learn Nordic, Join the Club Together"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Nam-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Kim Byeongnae) announced on the 28th that it will publicly recruit residents who want to learn Nordic walking and operate a walking club together with residents.

This program will be conducted three times from the 12th to the 26th of next month to improve chronic diseases and obesity as part of strengthening the capabilities of resident health leaders.

The participants are residents of Juwol 1·2-dong and Hyodeok-dong who can form and operate a walking club after completing the training. Recruitment is on a first-come, first-served basis for 15 people until the 9th of next month.

Participants will be provided with Nordic walking sticks free of charge, and there is no participation fee.

For inquiries about the program, contact the Health Life Support Division of Nam-gu Office.

A Nam-gu official said, “Not only does it have excellent exercise effects such as improving chronic diseases, but walking exercise can also soothe the tired mind caused by COVID-19,” and added, “We ask for much interest and participation in Nordic walking.”

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