Mokpo-si Creates Nature-Friendly Barefoot Path at Buheung-dong Dungeun Park

Published 03 May.2024 11:22(KST)

Over 100 Citizens Participate in Barefoot Walking Experience at Accessible Dunggeun Park

Mokpo City has created an approximately 520m-long loess barefoot path in Buhung-dong Round Park, designed to harmonize with the park's trees and resting areas.

According to the city on the 3rd, this natural-friendly space allows people to walk barefoot in the urban area, providing rest for both body and mind. Together with the nearby Samhyangcheon walking trail, it is expected to become an even more beautiful urban healing walking path in the future.

Following the creation of the loess barefoot path, the city held a ‘Barefoot Walking Experience Event’ on the 2nd at Buhung-dong Round Park to promote the path and enhance citizens' health. About 100 citizens participated in the event.

(On the left) Mayor Park Hong-ryul and Jeon Gyeong-seon, former Vice Chairman of Jeonnam Province, are walking on the Hwangto Barefoot Path at Boheung-dong Round Park. [Photo by Mokpo City]

A resident who participated in the event said, “Having an easily accessible barefoot loess path in an urban park means I can use it anytime, and walking barefoot with friends made me feel healthier from my toes up, which was very pleasant.”

Meanwhile, barefoot walking is a recent health trend known to improve immunity, memory, dementia prevention, and blood circulation through reflexology and earthing effects, while helping reduce active oxygen, stress, and insomnia.

The city plans to continue expanding natural-friendly barefoot loess walking paths and hiking trails targeting urban forests and waterfront spaces close to residential areas.

Mayor Park Hong-ryul said, “This barefoot walking event is a wellness activity where people can enjoy nature and gain rest and healing,” adding, “We will do our best to encourage citizens to practice healthy living through barefoot walking and to create a green city, Mokpo, that is great for walking.”