"Soak Up the Sun and Fill Your Heart with Light"... Busan to Run 'Sunlight Recharge Station' in Parks and Walking Trails

Three Sessions in Jung-gu, Busanjin-gu, and Dongnae-gu from April to May


A Participatory Campaign to Promote Mental Health and Foster a Culture of Well-being Among Citizens

The city of Busan is launching an experiential campaign to help citizens take care of their mental health through small daily habits.

Starting from April 21 and running through May, Busan will operate the program "Sunlight Recharge Station: A Day to Nurture Myself" in parks and walking trails across Jung-gu, Busanjin-gu, and Dongnae-gu.

This campaign is focused on reducing stress and improving sleep through the simple act of sun exposure. The program is designed so that anyone can participate without burden.

The event will be held in three sessions: the first from April 21 to 25 at Jungang Park in Jung-gu; the second from May 7 to 11 at Busan Citizens Park; and the third from May 19 to 23 along the Oncheoncheon in Dongnae. Operating hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

On site, there will be programs such as sunbathing, walking, self-assessment for mental health, and collecting participation stamps. Small rewards will be provided according to the number of times a person participates, encouraging ongoing involvement. If needed, participants can also receive counseling in connection with the Mental Health Welfare Center.

The city pointed out that sun exposure promotes serotonin secretion, which helps stabilize mood, and also affects melatonin production, thereby improving sleep. The program is structured as "experience-record-reward" to help citizens bring about behavioral change in their daily lives.

A city official explained, "Spring is known to be a period when the risk of suicide increases despite rising temperatures and environmental changes. Through the simple daily habit of sunbathing, we aim to alleviate depression and promote a culture of respect for life."

The "Sunlight Recharge Station" will be operated as a pop-up in parks, with the message "Soak up the sun today and fill your heart with light" to encourage citizens to participate naturally.

Busan City spokesperson Oh Mikyung said, "A small act of sunbathing can be the starting point for protecting your mental health. I hope everyone will easily take part at a nearby park."

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