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, co-hosted by Goodwill Cooperation Service (GCS) International, World Taekwondo, The Korea Times, Chuncheon City, and the Chuncheon Leisure Taekwondo Organizing Committee, brought together around 500 global taekwondo enthusiasts and local residents for a 4-kilometer walk along the scenic shores of Uiam Lake in Chuncheon.
The event, held on September 20, 2023, aimed to foster unity and peace amid the ongoing 2026 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships and celebrated the 45th anniversary of the United Nations International Day of Peace. Participants enjoyed the refreshing outdoor activity, which culminated in a commemorative key ring and local refreshments upon finishing the walk.
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