Namyangju City, Around 1,000 Residents Participate
Mayor Choi Hyundeok: "Supporting Daily Life Through Walking and Connecting"

Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Choi Hyundeok), announced on November 2 that it held the 16th Namyangju Han River Walking Festival on October 31 in the Sampae district of Han River Citizens Park, with around 1,000 residents taking part.

Namyangju Mayor Choi Hyeondeok delivers remarks at the 16th Namyangju Han River Walking Event, held on the 31st of last month in the Sampae District of Han River Citizen Park. Provided by Namyangju City.

Namyangju Mayor Choi Hyeondeok delivers remarks at the 16th Namyangju Han River Walking Event, held on the 31st of last month in the Sampae District of Han River Citizen Park. Provided by Namyangju City.

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The event was organized to promote residents' health and foster a culture of walking. Attendees included Namyangju Mayor Choi Hyundeok and local residents. Participants enjoyed the autumn scenery along the Han River as they walked a 5-kilometer out-and-back course that started in the Sampae district and turned around at Dosimcheon.


Side events were also held at the venue, including a Nanta performance, singers' performances, and a prize drawing.


Mayor Choi said, "Walking is a popular form of recreational exercise that anyone can easily incorporate into daily life. We will continue to develop a variety of walking routes so residents can walk and connect with one another and enjoy healthy, active lives."



Namyangju City plans to continue supporting sporting events and programs so residents can enjoy exercise in their daily lives.


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