National March Serves as a Platform for Youth Growth
Daegu Catholic University has successfully completed the 'DCU Walk Together' program, a 111km national march held to commemorate the university's 111th anniversary and to foster a spirit of community among students.
Students of Daegu Catholic University are walking together in step during the 111th anniversary commemorative national march journey. Photo by Daegu Catholic University
This march took place over six days and five nights, from June 17 to June 22, with 55 undergraduate students accomplishing the remarkable feat of completing the entire route.
The national march began at the Busan World Cup Lighthouse Memorial Park and continued all the way to Naa Beach in Gyeongju.
More than just a walking event, the program was designed as an educational experience where students could feel the value of being part of a community and learn the importance of cooperation as they walked together.
As participants walked more than 20km per day on average, they developed strong bonds by matching each other's pace and rhythm throughout the journey.
In addition to the walking schedule, a variety of programs were held in parallel to strengthen friendships among students and enhance their sense of community.
Students from Daegu Catholic University who completed the 111km trek from Busan to Gyeongju pose for a commemorative photo in front of the Gyeongju HICO (Hwarang Convention Center). Provided by Daegu Catholic University
The team-building recreation on the first day helped unfamiliar participants quickly become close, and there were moments during the journey for mutual encouragement and support.
In particular, the march expanded beyond a simple walking event to a platform for social participation by including content planning activities and a Reels Challenge to wish for the successful hosting of the 2025 APEC Summit.
Choi Yoona, a sophomore in the Department of Visual Media Design who participated in the march, said, "It was a valuable experience that went beyond just walking, allowing me to communicate with new people and become a stronger version of myself."
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