Young People's Stories Shared on Yeongsan River Walk... Around 800 Gather for Seo-gu Oit-gil

More than 24 million won donated by businesses, organizations, residents and others
Funds to support young family caregivers and youth in crisis

Stories were shared along the 5.2-kilometer walk by young people who had put their daily lives and dreams on hold to care for family members.

Seo-gu, Jeonnam Gwangju, said on the 15th that around 800 people took part in the 7th Hamkke Seo-gu Oit-gil Walking Festival, held beneath Geungnak Bridge over the Yeongsan River on the 14th.

Seo-gu, Jeonnam Gwangju, successfully hosted the 7th Hamkke Seogu Oitgil Walkathon on the 14th near Geungnak Bridge over the Yeongsan River, with about 800 residents taking part and donations totaling approximately 24 million won. Provided by Seo-gu, Jeonnam Gwangju.

This year's festival theme was "We can see when we walk together: The young people by our side."

As they walked along the river, participants listened to audio recordings sharing the stories of young people, along with messages of support. At the venue, organizers introduced support programs for young family caregivers and held campaigns for youth support and child protection. Experience and food booths were also set up.

Businesses and organizations, including the Gwangju Bank labor union, donated 17 million won, while the community social security councils in all 18 neighborhoods of Seo-gu and festival participants also contributed. The more than 24 million won raised during the event will be used to support young family caregivers and young people in crisis through the Gwangju Community Chest of Korea.

Seo-gu Mayor Kim I-gang said, "The warm support and generosity you showed by walking 5.2 kilometers together today will be a great source of strength for young people."

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