[Joining One Day Ten Thousand Steps One Day One Thousand Characters] Choo Kyung-ho, Deputy Prime Minister of Economy and Minister of Strategy and Finance

As life expectancy gradually increases, the concept of "healthy life expectancy," which refers to the period of living in good health, is becoming increasingly important. In particular, brain health is essential for the retirement of the 40s and 50s generation and preparing for the era of 100 years. In this regard, the "2023 National Brain Health Project" promoted by Asia Economy, and its first step, the "One Day Ten Thousand Steps, One Day One Thousand Characters" campaign, is timely and meaningful in creating a happy life for the people.

Everyone has probably experienced frustration from forgetting things they needed to do or memories lingering in their minds. If such incidents seem to be recurring, why not give up bad habits harmful to the brain, such as drinking, smoking, and prolonged smartphone use, and join the "One Day Ten Thousand Steps, One Day One Thousand Characters" campaign this year, which effectively and effortlessly awakens the sleeping brain?

Many experts say that just as exercising builds muscles to slow physical aging, continuously training brain functions can reduce the risk of brain diseases like dementia. The "One Day Ten Thousand Steps, One Day One Thousand Characters" campaign you start today can turn your footsteps away from hospitals 10 or 20 years from now, benefiting your family and friends.

It may be difficult at first, but if you start with those close to you and encourage each other, the "One Day Ten Thousand Steps, One Day One Thousand Characters" campaign will soon become a part of your daily life.

I will also make an effort to walk one more step and write one more character starting today, and support the widespread expansion of the "One Day Ten Thousand Steps, One Day One Thousand Characters" campaign.

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