Yeongju City Draws Over 2,000 Participants to Yeongju Dam National Healthy Walking Competition

Enjoying Scenic Nature,
Promoting Citizen Health and Boosting Tourism

The '2025 Yeongju Dam National Healthy Walking Competition' was held on the 15th, with more than 2,000 participants, including Yeongju citizens and visitors from all over the country.

This event was organized by the Yeongju Sports Association to promote healthy lifestyle habits among citizens, share the joy of walking, and widely publicize the beautiful natural environment around Yeongju Dam as well as the region's tourism resources.

The walking course started at 9:30 a.m. from the Dongho Relocation Complex Samgeori, passed through Yongmi Bridge, Yongdu Bridge, and Yongmaru 2 Park, and returned after reaching Pyeongeun Station as the turning point.

Participants enjoyed leisurely walks along the scenic nature of Yeongju Dam, conversing with family, partners, and friends. They spent a relaxing time appreciating the clear late autumn air, the tranquil water surface, and the harmonious landscape of the surrounding mountains.

One participant said, "I never realized Yeongju Dam was this beautiful. As I walked, I felt both my body and mind become much more at ease. I definitely want to join again next time." Another participant commented, "It was a great course to walk with children, and being able to experience nature up close made for wonderful memories."

This walking competition served as an opportunity for participants from across the country to visit Yeongju, contributing to an increase in local visitors and having a positive effect on promoting Yeongju's tourism resources.

Yoo Jeonggeun, Acting Mayor of Yeongju, said, "I hope the Yeongju Dam Healthy Walking Competition was a meaningful time for all citizens to share health and happiness. I look forward to more citizens and visitors gaining vitality in Yeongju's pristine natural environment in the future."

Yeongju boasts a variety of historical and cultural tourism resources, including Buseoksa Temple and Sosu Seowon, both UNESCO World Heritage sites, Museom Village, which preserves traditional beauty, and Sunbi World, where visitors can experience K-culture.

'Yeongju Dam National Healthy Walking Competition' site.

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