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The event, organized by the Hankook Ilbo, the sister paper of The Korea Times, and the Seoul Metropolitan Government, and supervised by the Seoul Metropolitan Government Mental Health Center and Seoul National University Hospital, will take place at Namsan. The starting point will be Baekbeom Square, in Namsan Park's Hoehyeon area.
Founded in 2005, the Seoul Metropolitan Government Mental Health Center offers services to help patients with severe mental illnesses. "Bluetouch" is the symbol for the campaign to promote the mental wellbeing of citizens.
The six-kilometer course will lead from Baekbeom Square towards the National Theater of Korea, and then back to the square by way of the Namsan walking trail.
All participants will be offered drinks provided by Nongshim Co. and a prize drawing will be held at the end of the event. Prizes include a Seiko Alba watch, duck meat gift sets and concert tickets. A special performance by Sullae and Naeto and Joy Brass Band will highlight the event.
Students who participate in the cleanup afterward will receive certification for completion of three hours of volunteer work. Students can register at www.1365.go.kr.
Admission is free. For more information, visit http://www.hkturtle.com.
When: Sunday, Oct. 9, meet at 8:30 a.m., finish at 11:30 a.m.
Where: Baekbeom Square, in Namsan Park's Hoehyeon area
Subway Line No. 4, Exit No. 4, 8
Bus No. 402, 405 (blue)
Inquiries in Korean: (02) 724-2613-7
Organizer: Hankook Ilbo
