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Environmental Impact of Barefoot Walking: Striking a Balance for Nature’s Health

Environmental Impact of Barefoot Walking: Striking a Balance for Nature’s Health

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 [...]

Hanatour Launches Step Counter Service with Rewards for Walking

Hanatour Launches Step Counter Service with Rewards for Walking

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 [...]

Woori Bank Savings Plan Offers High Interest Rates for More than 10,000 Steps a Day

Woori Bank Savings Plan Offers High Interest Rates for More than 10,000 Steps a Day

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 [...]

Busan Opens City Coffers to Encourage Walking

Busan Opens City Coffers to Encourage Walking

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 [...]

New Insurance Polices Offer “More Discounts, the More Steps You Take”

New Insurance Polices Offer “More Discounts, the More Steps You Take”

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 [...]