Lakeside Peace Walk brings global taekwondo community in Chuncheon
Around 500 global taekwondo family members and local residents walked side by side along the scenic shores of Uiam Lake in Chuncheon, Thursday, stepping outside the arena to share a message of unity and peace. The inaugural Chuncheon Peace Walk was co-hosted by Goodwill Cooperation Service (GCS) International, World Taekwondo, The Korea Times, Chuncheon City and the Chuncheon Leisure Taekwondo…
The inaugural Chuncheon Peace Walk, attended by around 500 global taekwondo enthusiasts and local residents, took place on Thursday along the scenic shores of Uiam Lake in Chuncheon. Hosted by Goodwill Cooperation Service (GCS) International, World Taekwondo, The Korea Times, Chuncheon City, and the Chuncheon Leisure Taekwondo Organizing Committee, the event was organized to complement the 2026 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships currently taking place at the Songam Sports Town Airdome.
The walk, which started at 10 a.m. from the Songam Sports Town Inline Skating Arena and concluded at the Uiamho Skywalk, offered a refreshing break from the indoor competitions and commemorated the 45th anniversary of the United Nations International Day of Peace. Participants received commemorative key rings and local refreshments upon finishing the 4-kilometer walk.
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