Gwangyang City Operates Walking 'WalkOn Cancer Prevention Challenge'

Benefits for 700 Participants Who Achieved Walking Goals from March 7 to 26

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seonsik] Gwangyang City, Jeollanam-do announced that it will operate the 'Mobile Walking App WalkOn Cancer Prevention Challenge' to promote healthy walking habits in daily life in observance of Cancer Prevention Day.

The walking challenge, held from March 7 to 26 (20 days), accumulates 1 mileage point per step, with a maximum of 9,000 mileage points per day. Participants can exchange coupons at different levels according to their walking activity.

To encourage movement in daily life, increase walking participation rates, improve obesity rates, and promote citizens' health, the WalkOn Gwangyang City official community operates a walking challenge once a month. Currently, about 6,904 members have joined and actively participate in walking activities.

During the challenge period, walking 134,000 steps earns 134,000 mileage points, which can be exchanged for a 5,000 KRW mobile cultural gift certificate coupon. Walking 161,000 steps earns 161,000 mileage points, which can be exchanged for a 10,000 KRW coupon.

To encourage consistent daily walking exercise, the daily step count is limited to a maximum of 9,000 steps, allowing anyone to participate without burden.

To participate, install the mobile walking app WalkOn, join the Gwangyang City official community, tap the challenge tab, select 'Participate' in the Gwangyang City walking challenge, and carry your smartphone while walking until the target mileage is accumulated.

Seo Young-ok, Director of Health Promotion, said, "We hope that through the WalkOn Cancer Prevention Challenge, citizens will practice cancer prevention rules on their own and foster a healthy walking culture."

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seonsik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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