Gimcheon City Operates 'Barefoot Walking Class'... Enjoying Both Health and Nature

From Proper Barefoot Walking Education to Club Formation...
Anticipating Improved Public Health

Gimcheon City in North Gyeongsang Province will operate a 'Barefoot Walking Class' for three weeks starting from the 12th, aiming to educate citizens on the correct way to walk barefoot and promote public health.

A healthy step to feel nature! Participants are listening to the instructor's lecture during the barefoot walking class.

Barefoot walking, which has recently gained popularity nationwide, requires special attention for certain groups such as diabetes and arthritis patients, making awareness of safety guidelines crucial. In response, Gimcheon City plans to maximize the benefits of barefoot walking by providing both theoretical and practical education.

This program is open to a total of 30 participants, with a professional instructor leading lectures every Wednesday from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM in the conference room on the third floor of the public health center.

In particular, to further spread the culture of barefoot walking, the city will organize a club after the program concludes and operate a '100-Day Walking Challenge' and self-help groups utilizing local walking trails.

Additionally, the city will encourage continued participation through healing camps and achievement sharing sessions, and will also support health management services such as body composition analysis and the use of a mobile app.

Son Jungil, head of the Gimcheon City Health Promotion Division, said, "We hope that through this program, citizens can practice barefoot walking safely and develop healthy lifestyle habits. We will do our best to enhance the quality of life for our citizens by making the most of Gimcheon City's beautiful natural environment."