Over 700 residents of Namak New Town in Muan County participated in a health walk along the riverside park trail, promoting health and community interaction.
The Muan County government announced on October 19 that the '2026 Urban Escape Health Walk' event took place on October 17 at the Namak Bicycle Park, with participation from around 700 residents.
This event was organized by the Muan County Health Center to raise awareness about the importance of walking as an easily accessible form of exercise and to encourage voluntary participation in physical activities among residents.
The focus was on promoting health management through walking, which requires no special facilities or equipment, while also creating a space for families and neighbors to connect.
The event began with a K-POP dance performance, followed by an opening ceremony, warm-up exercises, a proper walking demonstration, and the health walk itself.
Participants warmed up before the walk and learned the correct walking posture before traversing the designated 3.3 km route in the Namak riverside park.
Residents attended the event with family, neighbors, and colleagues, enjoying nature in the city and reflecting on the significance of healthy leisure activities.
In addition to the walking program, health experience and promotional booths were set up to encourage residents to take an interest in their health management.
The event featured an AI-based experience program, along with various health information and activities, allowing participants to learn about practical health management methods they can incorporate into their daily lives.
The Muan County Health Center aims to ensure that this event is not just a one-time walking activity but serves as an opportunity for residents to regularly exercise in nearby parks and walking trails.
Walking is a representative physical activity that can be practiced in daily life without special equipment, helping to establish regular exercise habits and improve physical inactivity.
In residential areas like Namak New Town, where living spaces are connected to parks and walking paths, the program emphasizes the importance of community-based health promotion.
The health center reported that all activities were completed safely without any accidents, thanks to the cooperation of event staff and participants.
Seo Anna, head of the Health Promotion and Urban Health Team at the Muan County Health Center, expressed gratitude to the residents who participated in the health walk, stating, "We will continue to implement various health promotion programs to encourage residents to consistently practice walking and healthy living in their daily lives."
Meanwhile, the Muan County Health Center plans to continue operating walking activation projects and healthy living programs to enhance residents' participation in physical activities and support the formation of healthy habits.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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