SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – The recent surge in barefoot walking has caused a notable uptick in individuals opting to traverse mountains, forests, and tidal flats without footwear. However, this trend has unveiled potential drawbacks as studies reveal the adverse impact of barefoot walking on the environment. Some local authorities are urging people to refrain [...]
SEOUL, July 12 (Korea Bizwire) — With the trend of saving even small amounts of money spreading amid the economic slump, South Korea’s major travel agency has unveiled new apps that pay users for walking. Hanatour Service Inc. announced on Tuesday that it launched the industry’s first step counter service, designed to provide rewards based [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Woori Bank, one of South Korea’s largest commercial banks, said Wednesday it will be releasing a new installment savings plan that will provide a high annual interest rate of up to 11 percent for those who walk more than 10,000 steps a day. The availability of this installment savings [...]
SEOUL, April 21 (Korea Bizwire) — A growing number of young South Koreans are choosing to go on walking trips, and more and more people are traveling on feet by themselves in line with the so-called “travel alone” trend. These walking tours refer to activities where people visit walking trails in other regions to appreciate [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent survey revealed that tourists who go on walking tours in locations like the Jeju Olle Trail tend to be happier than others who do not. In a recent study conducted by the Korea Tourism Organization, 60 percent of walking tourists said they were happy. For non-walking tourists, [...]
BUSAN, Jan. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — The city of Busan announced comprehensive plans on Wednesday to develop a pedestrian-friendly city environment. Since 2009, Busan has implemented series of pedestrian policies which faced constant difficulties involving driver-centered traffic systems as well as a lack of funding. This time, Busan invited experts, institutions, and task forces since [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — A series of new insurance coverage plans that offer additional discounts for health-conscious walking enthusiasts have been launched recently. Heungkuk Life Insurance Co. revealed today that it was offering a plan titled “Vari-Good” that refunds a maximum of 10 percent of a subscriber’s insurance premium depending on the distance [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — A new study has concluded that senior citizens with slower walking speeds are higher at risk of health deterioration. According to research results, those who walk slowly have a 2.5-times higher chance of death and a 1.59-times higher chance of being hospitalized in a nursing home. A team of [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — A long stretch of roadway stretching from Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square and passing through Namsan Tunnel 3 to Banpo Hangang Park will be closed to traffic on September 30, the last Sunday of the month. In lieu of motor vehicles, the road will be open to pedestrians and cyclists. The [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – Seoulites in their 40s walk less than any other age group, data from Seoul’s walking app has showed. According to data gathered from the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s walking app ‘Walk On’, people in their 20s spend the most time walking with a daily average of 9,421 steps. Seniors followed closely, [...]