Irish community organizes sunrise walk to promote mental well-being

The Irish Association of Korea (IAK) is organizing Solas, a community walking event to promote well-being and raise funds for mental health services. A 5-kilometer walk is set to take place simultaneously in three regions of Korea —Seoul, Busan and Jeju Island — beginning at 4 a.m. on May 31 and continuing until approximately 7 a.m. Participants will meet in the darkness and experience the sunrise together as they walk. "It's beautiful going along the Han River at that time," said Gordon Winthrop, the main organizer and husband of Irish Ambassador Michelle Winthrop. "It's about emphasising that in the darkness there is light, there is always hope. By having that walk starting in the dark and as you continue your 5K walk and get to the end, it's got bright, the sun is up and there's hope." He added that this is not a competitive race. "It's not a run, it's not a sprint, it's not a race," he said. "Everybody's just walking at their own pace for the 5K route. It gives people a chance to meet, to mingle, to talk. With that, what we're trying to emphasize is the need to communicate. If youWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times