SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – In a city known for its bustling subways and towering skyscrapers, an unlikely fitness oasis is emerging beneath the streets. The “Runner’s Station” at Yeouinaru subway station on Seoul’s Line 5 is set to unveil a slate of new programs, aiming to make running accessible to anyone with a pair [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Running together is becoming popular among young Koreans, leading to the coining of a new term, “ddaerun”. It is easy to find people who participate in ‘city runs’ or running competitions through the city, and post their own records or finishes on social media such as Instagram. There are [...]
SEOUL, March 28 (Korea Bizwire) – Sales of sneakers rose sharply last year from a year earlier, industry data showed Tuesday, as health-conscious people of all ages are opting to run as an easy way to exercise. Sales of sneakers posted a whopping 96 percent rise last year from the previous year, according to data [...]
SEOUL, May 6 (Korea Bizwire) – A 70-meter dash race between man and machine, which took place at the 2016 Motor & Leisure Sports Festival in Yeongam on May 5, resulted in the defeat of runner Kuk-young Kim by a margin of only .195 seconds. Kim’s competitor, a Hyundai Avante, crossed the line in a [...]
SEOUL, Korea, April 22, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) – From time immemorial, running has been inseparable from the human race. In prehistoric times, our ancestors got most of their food by hunting and running was naturally the matter of survival. Now, we don’t chase or run away from animals any more, but do running for different [...]