Gangneung City in Gangwon Province (Mayor Kim Hongkyu) announced on October 23 that it will host the '2025 Gangneung Beach Barefoot Walking Festival' at Gyeongpo Beach on November 8.

'2024 Gangneung Beach Barefoot Walking Festival' scene. Provided by Gangneung City

'2024 Gangneung Beach Barefoot Walking Festival' scene. Provided by Gangneung City

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This event features a variety of programs, including busking performances, special lectures on walking, booths for experiencing correct posture, and barefoot walking along the beach. Participants will have the opportunity to relieve daily fatigue and enjoy a healing experience as they walk barefoot on the sand and through the pine forest against the beautiful backdrop of Gangneung's Gyeongpo Sea.



Eom Geummun, Director of Tourism Policy, said, "We hope that many citizens and tourists will join this festival and experience firsthand the charm of Gangneung as a walkable and inviting city."

'2025 Gangneung Beach Barefoot Walking Festival' poster. Provided by Gangneung City

'2025 Gangneung Beach Barefoot Walking Festival' poster. Provided by Gangneung City

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The '2025 Gangneung Beach Barefoot Walking Festival' is accepting advance registrations for participants until November 7. Further details can be found in the notices section on the Gangneung City website.


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