2023 Seoul Rose Festival Walking Competition Held

Walking Event Held on the Morning of the First Day of the 2023 Seoul Rose Festival along Jungnangcheon Stream on the 13th

Digital Overdependence Prevention Activities and Human Aerial Art Implementation

Open to Everyone Without Prior Registration, with Small Souvenirs and Prize Draws for Finishers

Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Gyeong-gi) will hold the “2023 Seoul Rose Festival Walking Event for Digital Overdependence Prevention” at 9 a.m. on the 13th at Junghwa Sports Park on the banks of Jungnangcheon Stream.

This walking event is jointly hosted by the Jungnang-gu Sports Council, Jungnang-gu Walking Association, and Smart Rest Culture Movement Headquarters, with support from Jungnang-gu, the National Information Society Agency, and the Jungnang Cultural Foundation.

The event starts with an opening ceremony at 9 a.m., followed by a walking course of approximately 3.5 km along the rose flower path from Junghwa Sports Park to the Jungnangcheon area.

Notably, this walking event includes “digital overdependence prevention activities” aimed at reflecting on one’s smartphone usage habits and preventing digital overdependence. Additionally, participants will gather to form the letters “Zerose,” representing the BI of the Seoul Rose Festival, through a “Human Aerial Art” performance that embodies the festival’s eco-friendly spirit.

Anyone wishing to participate, regardless of residence or age, can join the walking event without prior registration by participating on-site. The first 1,500 participants will receive small souvenirs on a first-come, first-served basis. Furthermore, a prize draw will be held for those who complete the course.

Ryu Gyeong-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, said, “As the walking event marks the beginning of the Seoul Rose Festival that will beautifully color Jungnang-gu throughout May, I hope many people will participate. I wish everyone enjoys walking along the beautifully blooming rose paths, maintaining their health and relieving everyday stress.”

Returning on a large scale after four years, the 2023 Seoul Rose Festival will be held from May 13 to 28 along the Jungnangcheon area. The festival offers a spectacular view of ten million blooming roses and everything related to roses. During the main festival period from May 19 to 21, visitors can enjoy diverse attractions such as the “Rose Exhibition Hall,” featuring roses from around the world and the history of roses, as well as dazzling performances by popular singers like Jang Yoon-jung and Lyn.

Jung-gu Supports the 21st Seoul International Walking Event

Held Over Two Days, May 13-14, to Commemorate the 1st Anniversary of the Blue House Opening

Registration via Korea Sports Promotion Foundation Website or Phone, Limited to First 1,000 Participants

Jung-gu, Seoul (Mayor Kim Gil-seong) is sponsoring the 21st Seoul International Walking Event held on May 13 and 14. Organized by the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation, walking enthusiasts from various countries including Japan, China, and Taiwan will participate.

On the first day, May 13, to commemorate the first anniversary of the Blue House opening, participants will walk 9 km from the Blue House Reception Hall to Yongsan Park. The section from the Blue House to Namsan is linked with the “Jung-gu Historical and Cultural Course.”

The “Jung-gu Historical and Cultural Course” is a walking tour with a cultural guide covering the Blue House → Gwanghwamun Square → Cheonggyecheon → Namsan. It was newly developed by the district last December to commemorate the Blue House opening and received great public response.

On the 14th, the event is divided into 5 km, 10 km, and 25 km courses. Starting from Namsangol Hanok Village, the route passes through Jung-gu’s tourist attractions and returns. The course is designed to promote health while allowing participants to experience history and atmosphere.

This event is free and open to anyone regardless of nationality, age, or gender. Finishers will receive souvenirs and completion certificates, and students can also earn 2 to 5 hours of volunteer service credit.

Each day, 1,000 participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is available via the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation website or by phone.

Mayor Kim Gil-seong of Jung-gu said, “I hope everyone enjoys this meaningful event commemorating the first anniversary of the Blue House opening by taking care of their health and experiencing the charm of Jung-gu. We will continue to participate in various events that allow everyone to enjoy ‘Jung-gu, a great place to walk.’”

Eunpyeong-gu and Northwest 3 Districts Host ‘Walk with Your Family’ Walking Event

6 km Walking Course Takes About 3 Hours: Seoul Innovation Park ~ Janggunbawi ~ Baekryeonsa

Recruiting 50 Residents on a First-Come, First-Served Basis via KakaoTalk Channel ‘Eunpyeong-gu Health Center Exercise Life’ Starting May 8

In-Person Event on the 24th, Non-Face-to-Face Event Participation via ‘WalkOn’ App Until the 31st

Eunpyeong-gu (Mayor Kim Mi-kyung) announced it will operate a walking program called “Walk with Your Family” together with the Northwest 3 districts.

Eunpyeong, Seodaemun, and Mapo districts have joined forces to promote walking-friendly paths in the region and improve citizens’ health by organizing walking encouragement events. The program is divided into in-person and non-face-to-face sessions.

The walking course covers a total distance of 6 km, starting from Seoul Innovation Park and passing through ▲ Sinrok Children’s Park ▲ Noksu Mineral Spring ▲ Janggunbawi (General’s Rock) ▲ Ecological Connection Road ▲ Baekryeonsan Observatory ▲ Eunpyeong Pavilion ▲ Baekryeonsa Temple, taking about 3 hours.

The in-person event will be held on the 24th, gathering at 10 a.m. at the basketball court of Seoul Innovation Park and concluding by 1 p.m. A total of 150 residents from the Northwest 3 districts will participate, divided into six groups after a brief warm-up.

Along with walking, an urban guide will accompany participants, sharing interesting stories about history, nature, and culture at each point in the city. Applications open on the 8th and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis with 50 participants per district. Participation is free. Interested participants can apply via the KakaoTalk channel ‘Eunpyeong-gu Health Center Exercise Life.’

The non-face-to-face event will be held until the 31st of this month using a mobile app. To participate, install the ‘WalkOn’ app, join the ‘Eunpyeong-gu Neighborhood Walking Community,’ and select the ‘Seoul Northwest 3 Districts Walk with Your Family’ challenge. Among participants who complete at least 80% of the walking course and finish twice during the event period, 100 will be selected by lottery to receive mobile Seoul Love Gift Certificates.

Mayor Kim Mi-kyung said, “I hope everyone enjoys the joy of walking while appreciating the beautiful scenery and stories within the city.”

Songpa-gu Opens ‘Gayageum Children’s Park’ Created Together with Children in May

2.1 Billion KRW Raised through Private Capital and Social Welfare Organization Agreement

Selected as the 24th ‘Mom Comfortable Playground’ by Lotte Holdings, Receiving 2.1 Billion KRW in Private Funding

‘Children’s Design Team’ Composed of Ogeum Elementary Students Participated Directly in Playground Design

Songpa-gu (Mayor Seo Gang-seok) announced the opening of Gayageum Children’s Park (Ogeum-dong 21) on May 4, a day before Children’s Day, transforming it into a unique playground filled with children’s imagination through the “Public-Private Partnership Children’s Playground Improvement Project.”

The district is gradually replacing old and worn playground and sports facilities to ensure children can play safely without any risk.

To secure funding for facility refurbishment, the district applied last September to the “Mom Comfortable Playground” project, a children’s playground improvement initiative jointly run by Lotte Holdings and the Green Umbrella Children’s Foundation, and Gayageum Children’s Park was selected as the 24th site.

As a result, through a business agreement among Songpa-gu, Lotte Holdings, and the Green Umbrella Children’s Foundation, the district received 2.1 billion KRW in private funding, which was promptly invested in improving the Gayageum Children’s Park facilities.

After about five months of design and construction, Gayageum Children’s Park was reborn as a playground space for children featuring a variety of unique play equipment. The district also replaced old exercise equipment and rest facilities to ensure children can use the park safely and comfortably.

In particular, the “Children’s Design Team,” composed of students from nearby Ogeum Elementary School, participated in the playground improvement project, adding special meaning.

The Children’s Design Team directly designed play facilities in the form of a dream “Play Castle,” including an Adventure Castle combination play structure, Viking spinning ride, and train rocking play equipment.

The district actively reflected children’s suggestions to transform Gayageum Children’s Park into a new playground full of innocence and dreams.

Seo Gang-seok, Mayor of Songpa-gu, said, “Thanks to the support of local companies and social organizations, a wonderful playground for our children has been created. I am grateful to the officials of Lotte Holdings and the Green Umbrella Children’s Foundation. We will continue to make efforts to create a safe environment where our precious children can be born and raised with peace of mind.”