Nowon-gu District Mayor Seo Jun-o attended the "2026 Second-Half Smart Nowon Fit Outstanding Walkers Awards Ceremony" at the grand auditorium on the second floor of Nowon-gu Office on Wednesday, recognizing residents who have consistently made walking part of their daily lives.
The event was organized to encourage residents to walk regularly and promote healthy lifestyle habits. About 800 people attended, including Seo, National Assembly members, Seoul city and district council lawmakers, walking club members and local residents.
Outstanding walkers were selected based on step counts recorded in the Smart Nowon Fit app over four months from July through October. Residents 75 and older were eligible for the lottery draw if they walked at least 5,000 steps a day on 10 or more days each month, while those under 75 needed to reach at least 7,000 steps a day on 15 or more days per month.
Of the 6,838 residents who met their walking goals, 138 were named outstanding walkers — 108 aged under 75 and 30 aged 75 or older. The draw was conducted publicly using the fair-lottery program Unipicker and livestreamed in its entirety through the senior YouTube channel "100-Year Youth" to ensure fairness and transparency.
Seo presented a combined 14.8 million won ($11,000) in Seoul Pay gift credits to the 138 outstanding walkers, four walking clubs and four lucky-draw winners.
"I am grateful to the residents who are building a healthier Nowon by consistently walking in their daily lives," Seo said. "We will continue to promote walking and other lifestyle sports so that residents can find health and vitality in their everyday routines."
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