Seongdong-gu Operates Online Walking Challenge ‘Healthy Steps. Start!’

Operation of 'Walk ON' Walking Challenge Open to Everyone Anytime and Anywhere
5000 KRW Mobile Gifticon Given to 200 Winners by Lottery Upon Achieving 150,000 Steps Goal

Seongdong-gu (Mayor Jeong Wono) is hosting the online walking challenge "2024. Healthy Steps. Start!" to welcome the hopeful new year of 2024.

The challenge runs from January 29 to February 16. Participants who achieve 150,000 steps during the period will be entered into a draw to receive a mobile gifticon worth 5,000 KRW, awarded to a total of 200 winners.

The challenge is conducted online through the smartphone app ‘Walk ON,’ allowing participants to freely take on the walking challenge at their preferred time and place.

Notably, unlike in-person programs, there are no restrictions on the number of participants, making the opportunity open to everyone.

To participate, register in the Seongdong-gu community "One More Step! Enjoyable Movement in Seongdong-gu," then proceed to ‘Join Challenge (Reservation)’ - ‘Submit After Achieving Goal.’ Up to 10,000 steps per day will be recognized for the challenge.

Seongdong-gu operates various walking programs annually to promote a healthy walking culture. Since last year, it has been running active senior health walking education. Targeting seniors aged 50 to 65, professional instructors provide personalized education including individual walking posture diagnosis and correction. This program is scheduled to be held once each in the first and second half of this year.

The ‘4050 Healthy Wealth Project’ is also in operation. For residents in their 40s and 50s in Seongdong-gu, basic medical tests before and after, physical fitness assessments, and exercise consultations are conducted for health monitoring. Weekly physical activity programs such as local walking course experiences and strength training classes are provided. These are planned once each in the first and second half of this year.

Jeong Wono, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, stated, “Since the online walking challenge is easy and convenient for anyone to participate in, I hope many residents will join and enjoy a healthy daily life.” He added, “We will continue to operate various walking programs that contribute to establishing a walking culture and promoting health in the community.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.