Donghae DMO to Host 'Kkobulkkobul Mukho Walking' Combining Mukho Alleyways and Local Specialties on December 6

The Donghae Culture and Tourism Foundation (CEO Jung Yeonsu) will host the 'Kkobulkkobul Mukho Walking' event on December 6 in the Mukho area, combining a local alleyway walking experience with local specialty product activities.

'Kkobulkkobul Mukho Walking' poster. Provided by Donghae City

This event aims to strengthen the region's unique story and brand image through the 'Kkobulkkobul' concept, which symbolizes the winding Mukho alleyways and the noodles of Mukho-tae Ramen. It is also designed to naturally promote the area by turning participants’ movement and completion of the walk into a promotional opportunity.

Participants will gather at 2:00 p.m. on the lawn of Balhan Library, where they will be randomly assigned one of three courses by drawing lots on-site. Each course covers approximately 2.5 to 3 kilometers and guides participants through Mukho's signature attractions, including Dongjjokbada Central Market, Dongmunsan-gil, Nongoldam-gil, Hill of the Wind, and Mukho Lighthouse. Stamp missions placed at key points along the route will add fun and motivation to completing the courses.

Those who collect all the stamps and complete the course will receive certification at the Mukho Deokjang Village finish line, along with a commemorative medal and a 'Mukho-tae Ramen Kit.' A prize draw event will also be held on-site for finishers, offering prizes such as Dojjaebi Bread and local goods. After the event, a ramen experience program using Mukho-tae will be held, giving participants the chance to taste and experience local specialty products firsthand.

The event is open to 100 participants through advance registration, with an entry fee of 10,000 won. For safety reasons, preschool children are not allowed to participate. Registration is available on the Donghae DMO website.

A representative from the Donghae Culture and Tourism Foundation stated, "Through this program, we hope to rediscover the potential of Mukho's alleyways and see experience-based content rooted in local specialties contribute to revitalizing the local economy. We also expect significant promotional effects through participants sharing their experiences on social media."

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