Yangpyeong-gun Selected as an 'Excellent Institution' in the Health Lifestyle Practice Sector of the Integrated Health Promotion Project

‘Health Hero and Donghaeng Walking’, Highly Praised for Enhancing Social Skills in Seniors Through Walking Practice

Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi Province (Governor Jeon Jin-seon) announced on the 3rd that it was selected as an ‘Excellent Institution in the 2024 Integrated Health Promotion Project for Healthy Living Practice (Walking)’ and received the Gyeonggi Province Governor’s Award at the Integrated Health Promotion Project Performance Competition held on the 2nd.

Yangpyeong-gun was selected as an "Excellent Institution in the Field of Health Practice (Walking) for the 2024 Integrated Health Promotion Project" at the Integrated Health Promotion Project Performance Conference held on the 2nd, and is taking a commemorative photo after receiving the Gyeonggi Province Governor's Award. Provided by Yangpyeong-gun

Yangpyeong-gun is a super-aged rural area with a large area and inconvenient transportation, resulting in a relatively low walking practice rate. Accordingly, the program was planned to enable everyone to practice healthy living through walking and to create a healthier Yangpyeong both physically and mentally.

Walking is a popular physical activity that anyone can easily do anywhere. It is known to reduce the risk of adult diseases such as myocardial infarction and stroke, improve sleep quality, and lower the risk of depression and dementia.

At this competition, the ‘Walking with Health Heroes’ program was highly evaluated as a new solution for a sustainable healthy living practice program that fosters healthy physical and mental health in old age while enjoying the nature of Yangpyeong. In particular, the incorporation of shuffle dance with music and dance, phyto-chemical cooking classes, the mobile walking app WalkOn challenge, and the connection with the walking self-help group KeepGoing demonstrated achievements in improving residents’ self-management abilities and potential for development.

Baem Myeong-seok, Director of the Public Health Center, said, “If the walking program that allows people to walk and communicate together in Yangpyeong’s unique beautiful nature is expanded, many residents will be able to prevent chronic diseases and recharge their health confidence.” He added, “We will continue to do our best to promote community health through various healthy living walking programs and education.”