Haenam County Sees a Boom in the "Let's Walk, Enjoy, and Be Healthy" Walking Challenge

May 26 to July 6: "Healthy Walking Challenge" for County Residents
Achieve 8,000 Steps a Day and a Total of 312,000 Steps to Receive a Gift Certificate

The Healthy Walking Challenge for county residents, organized by Haenam County in South Jeolla Province (Governor Myung Hyun-gwan), will be held from May 26 to July 6.

According to the county on May 22, any county resident can participate. Participants who achieve 8,000 steps per day, reaching a total of 312,000 steps, will receive a Haenam Love Gift Certificate worth 20,000 won. During the challenge period, three days of not meeting the daily goal will not be counted toward the total.

On March, 3,322 county residents participated in the Healthy Walking Challenge. Photo by Haenam County

In particular, there are additional rewards for group walking teams. Groups of five or more can form a team and participate in the group walking challenge. The group goal is to have at least 80% of the team members achieve their individual step targets. Depending on the number of members in the group, additional rewards ranging from 20,000 to 170,000 won will be provided.

The Healthy Walking Challenge held for six weeks starting in March also concluded successfully, with a total of 3,322 county residents participating. Among the participants, 2,401 individuals met their personal step goals and actively took part in healthy living by making walking a routine through a smartphone app. For the group walking challenge, a total of 87 teams, including families and organizations, participated, with 81 teams achieving their goals and contributing to the creation of a healthy walking culture.

A county official stated, "The Walking Challenge has become more than just a health program; it has served as an opportunity to strengthen communication and bonds among residents," adding, "We will continue to promote various health projects that encourage voluntary participation from residents."

Any county resident interested in participating in the Healthy Walking Challenge can apply, and for information on how to participate or for inquiries, please contact the Health Promotion Team at the Public Health Center.

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