Veterans Affairs Corporation Hosts Nationwide 'BohoonRun' Challenge to Mark 45th Anniversary

Veterans Affairs Corporation Holds Offline Running Event in Wonju
Spreading the Value of Veterans Affairs by Embracing the Running Culture of the Younger Generation
Care Packages to Be Donated to 450 National Patriots
If the Cumulative Distance Reaches 4,500 km

The Korea Veterans Welfare and Healthcare Corporation (Chairman Yoon Jongjin) announced on May 8 that, in celebration of its 45th anniversary, it is hosting the nationwide running challenge 'BohoonRun' to honor the dedication of national patriots, and held an offline running event in Wonju on the 7th.

On the 7th, employees of the Veterans Affairs Corporation and citizens of Wonju participating in the offline event 'Bohun Run' are shouting a strong fighting cheer before the start. Provided by Veterans Affairs Corporation

This challenge was designed to naturally instill the values of veterans affairs in the younger generation by incorporating the popular running culture, especially among young people. Participants can complete a 4.5 km run at any location through the running app 'Runday' until May 26.

A distinguishing feature of this challenge is that running records are directly connected to real acts of sharing. If the cumulative distance run by all participants during the challenge period reaches 4,500 km, the Veterans Affairs Corporation will donate health supplements to 450 members of veterans’ families, including national patriots. These care packages will be delivered in June, during the Month of Patriots and Veterans, to national patriots who are undergoing treatment and rehabilitation at veterans hospitals and nursing homes across the country.

To mark the start of the challenge, the Veterans Affairs Corporation held an offline running event in Wonju, Gangwon Province, on the 7th. The event was attended by around 80 people, including Chairman Yoon Jongjin, other employees of the corporation, and citizens of Wonju. Participants ran a 4.5 km course, symbolizing the 45th anniversary, to wish for the nationwide challenge’s success.

In addition, Kim Dambi, a native of Wonju who appeared on Netflix's 'Physical: 100' and is also an online content creator, attended the offline event as the BohoonRun ambassador, energizing the atmosphere and encouraging more young people to participate.

Yoon Jongjin, Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Corporation, stated, "Through this nationwide BohoonRun challenge, I hope that the younger generation will enjoy running as part of their daily lives and discover new meaning in honoring our veterans. I kindly ask for the enthusiastic participation of the public so that the sweat of participants from all over the country can be translated into respect for our national patriots."

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