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Seven Beach Earthing Challenge - Gwangalli (맨발걷기 좋은 도시 부산 세븐비치 어싱 챌린지 <2>광안리)

Seven Beach Earthing Challenge is a walking campaign sponsored by Busan Ilbo to promote Busan as a good city to walk barefoot and the well-being of Busan citizens. The compaign consists of walking along the seven beaches of Busan, hence the campaign name. Gwangalli Beach is the second venue among the seven beaches, where participants walk along the shoreline barefoot. Gwangalli barefoot course is a 2-kilometer route that departs from the beachfront by Gwangwanhaebyeon Park in the direction of Namcheonhaebyeon Park then turns back at SUP Zone to return to the departure point. Seven Beach Earthing Challenge spans two years from 2024 to 2025. 2024 events consists of walking at Haeundae Beach in April, Gwangalli Beach in June, Dadaepo Beach in September, and Songjeong Beach in November; 2025 events takes place at Songdo Beach, Ilgwang Beach, and Imnang Beach.

Hyundai Motors Ulsan Plant (현대자동차 울산공장)

Hyundai Motors Ulsan Plant is the world's largest single plant. It is made up of five independent factories, with approximately 32,000 personnel producing an average of 5,800 vehicles per day. Another surprising feature of this complex is the 600,000 trees planted within the area, making it a factory surrounded by a forest. Visitors to the plant can tour the vehicle manufacturing plant and the port that houses 76,000-ton ships; a reservation in advance is required for the tour.

Kwonsooksoo (권숙수)

Kwonsooksoo, a distinguished Korean restaurant near Dosan Park, offers modern interpretations of traditional Korean dishes, crafted with premium ingredients from across Korea, handmade fermented sauces, and salted seafood. The restaurant's standout offering is its Lunch Course, featuring an array of dishes that include a welcome drink, an assortment of small appetizers, guemtaejjim (steamed blackthroat seaperch), mineogui (pan-fried croaker), baekhapjuk (clam porridge), and kongguksu (noodles in cold soybean soup). Additionally, options like wet aged Korean beef striploin steak and the renowned Korean beef tteokgalbi are available for an extra charge. Nearby attractions include the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs, as well as COEX, adding cultural and historical context to the dining experience.

Harmony Mart Myeong-dong Station Branch[Korea Quality]/하모니마트 명동역점[한국관광 품질인증]

Harmony Mart Myeongdong Station Branch is a discount supermarket specializing in Korean products popular with foreign tourists. It’s on the 1st basement floor of the Shinil Building annex, just a minute's walk from Exit 8 of Myeongdong Subway Station, Jungu, Seoul. Shop here for kimchi, seaweed, ginseng products, tea, ramen, handicrafts, daily necessities and souvenirs. English, Chinese, and Japanese are spoken, and payments can be made in yen and yuan. With purchases of KRW 50,000 or more, there’s free delivery to accomodations within a 5km radius.

Starway Hadong Healfort[Korea Quality] / 힐포트하동[한국관광 품질인증]

Hadong Healfort, situated halfway up the mountain in Akyang-myeon, Hadong, Gyeongsangnam-do, is located near Pyeongsa-ri, which is the setting of the novel Toji, and offers a panoramic view of the Seomjingang River. In the living room, the view from the window is as lovely as a framed picture. There are 13 guestrooms, divided into three types: double, twin, and ondol (underfloor heated), each with a living room, bedroom, bathroom, and private terrace. This is an ideal location for couples to relax and enjoy the view.

Seoul Museum of Art (서울시립미술관(서소문본관))

The Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) is a space for all to meet and experience the joy of art. Located in the center of Jeong-dong, a district that retains traces of Seoul’s modern and contemporary history, the museum integrates the historical facade of the former Supreme Court with modern architecture. In addition to various programs―encompassing exhibitions, educational outreach initiatives, screenings, workshops, performances, and talks, communal spaces including SeMA Cafe, the artbook store, the open space lobby, and the outdoor sculpture park SeMA WALK provide a rich range of ways for visitors to experience art.

Jeongdong-gil Road (정동길)

Jeongdong-gil Road is one of Seoul's most famous walking paths, stretching from the intersection in front of Jeongdong Church to Saemunan-gil Road. The street holds importance in Korea's modern history, with the surroundings serving as a living museum of this. During the Joseon dynasty, the area developed into a residental space for distant members of the royal family, with a palace and royal tombs in the area. In 1999, the pedestrian walking area was expanded by turning the two-way road into a one-way road. Since then, the road has earned many awards and honors.