Haenam County Launches Barefoot Walking at Songho Beach and Korea Dullegil Walking Starting This Month

Operates on the Second and Fourth Saturdays of Each Month Until November

Haenam County in South Jeolla Province (Governor Myung Hyun-gwan) announced on May 15 that it will operate the 'Korea Dullegil Weekend Walking' event on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from May to November.

The event will be held a total of 12 times, with each session accepting the first 40 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants will embark on themed walking tours along the Korea Dullegil in Haenam. The event will not be held in August, when the summer heat reaches its peak.

Haenam County will continue to hold barefoot walking at Songho Beach and Korea Dullegil walking this year starting this month. The photo shows barefoot walking at Songho Beach last year. Provided by Haenam County

The Korea Dullegil is an ultra-long-distance walking trail stretching approximately 4,500 kilometers along the outer perimeter of the Korean Peninsula. The Haenam section includes a total of 12 courses from the Nampalang-gil and Seohaerang-gil trails.

In Haenam, the Seohaerang-gil begins at the Ttangkkeut Tower in Ttangkkeut Village, Songji-myeon, and the Nampalang-gil ends here, making Haenam one of the most important hubs of the Korea Dullegil. The Haenam section includes Nampalang-gil courses 85, 89, and 90, which total 46.3 kilometers, as well as Seohaerang-gil courses 1 to 5 and 13 to 16, which total 138.5 kilometers.

This year's Korea Dullegil Weekend Walking event will go beyond simple walking, introducing a new and diverse theme each time so that participants can fully experience the local nature and culture. In particular, this season will feature a 'barefoot Nordic walking' program, where participants can walk barefoot along the beach and feel at one with nature, which is drawing much anticipation.

Various themes will be offered, including barefoot trekking at Songho Beach, walking through rural villages, and walking with historical and cultural commentary. The walking distances are planned to be around 5 to 10 kilometers, making it accessible even for beginners. In addition, local specialty product experiences and rest programs will be provided along the way.

An official from the county said, "The Korea Dullegil Walking event is a comprehensive program that combines travel, healing, and local cultural experiences, going beyond simple walking. As registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, we encourage those interested to sign up quickly."

Applications for participation must be made in advance according to the schedule of each session, and detailed information can be found on the Haenam County Culture and Tourism website.

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