SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – There’s a popular myth that taking 10,000 steps every day can help maintain a healthy life. The idea was once so popular in Korea that it even brought about the saying that “with 10,000 steps a day, you will have both health and longevity without the need of medication.” [...]
SEOUL, July 11 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced that the 11th day of every month will be designated as a “Walk to Work” day where citizens will be encouraged to walk to their workplaces. The “Walk to Work” campaign was designed to urge citizens to take advantage of their commute to do [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – In the Chosun Dynasty, walking along the fortress walls of Seoul admiring the scenery was called ‘Soon Sung Nori’. The Seoul Metropolitan Government, along with Seoul KYC, is recruiting 560 people who wish to participate in a Soon Sung Nori experience. The event will be held on October 17, [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – We should all take care of our health when we are young. However, Korean men in their 30s and 40s make little effort to protect their health according to a recent survey. In the meantime, many in their 60s practice healthy lifestyles with lower smoking rates, low-risk drinking, and [...]