Walking through our beautiful country and mountains: A record of 83 days of trekking along the 2,700km trail around the Republic of Korea.
Detailed maps for each section included

This book is a record of the 2,700km trail around South Korea walked by a veteran who, rather than a professional hiker, was fulfilling his duties at work and leisurely enjoying the free life he had long dreamed of.
I just love walking, so I walked around the outskirts of South Korea for 83 days.
The Korea Trail, which began at Oryukdo Sunrise Park in Busan, ends in four sections: Haeparang-gil, Dongseo-ran DMZ Peace Nuri-gil, West Coast, and South Coast.
Here, we've added a domestic trekking preparation guide that kindly explains the trekking preparation process, including walking schedule, preparation items, course selection, and meal preparation.
The 83-day journey is marked in detail with maps for each day and each section, and the distance and time required for each section, as well as accommodations, food, and attractions, are meticulously organized, making it a worthy guidebook for "Trekking Around the Republic of Korea."


The road is always full of dangers due to unpredictable weather and traffic, and I have encountered many difficulties in finding my way, which could not be solved by relying solely on maps.
Also, because I am not young, I often reach the limits of my physical strength.
However, with meticulous planning, a passion for completion, and life experience, he overcame each difficulty, and by recording the process of overcoming each difficulty in detail, this book allows you to challenge yourself to trek the 'Korea Trail' with just one book.
The useful information you need to know before, during, and after your trek, along with advice from diverse experiences, will give those who have been hesitant about trekking in Korea the courage to embark on such a journey.

Today is a day I walked, my body and heart filled with the spirit of the East Sea waves crashing down on the endless, deep blue sea and the energy of the earth rising from the mountains and fields.
The two of us quietly walked along a hidden gem-like path on the East Sea coast of our country, which is not widely known.
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Directional signs must be placed at the most essential points.
This is especially true at forks in the road and at points directly across the street.
When you are lost and in trouble, a noble person appears who provides convenience.
And even in the midst of difficulties, we reach our destination.
Thank you for all of this.
The first and most important thing you learn while trekking is gratitude.
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Once again, it is a quiet and desolate landscape.
There is no moving object except for the road stretching out before me, the mountains visible on both sides, and me moving alone.
It seems like even my thoughts have stopped.
It is without thoughts or thoughts.
This way, the energy consumed will not be much.
Isn't it said that the most energy-consuming movements in our bodies are thought, speech, and action? This is how we endure the daily malnutrition we endure by simply walking without thinking or speaking.

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141

Cosmos flowers blooming on the riverbank and reeds spread out along the riverbank exude the autumnal atmosphere, making your solo trek even more beautiful.
I am enjoying the luxury of walking along an autumn road where the reeds are at their peak.
The pain in my shoulders, back, and thighs that had been bothering me until yesterday disappeared as if washed away, and I felt a surge of happiness.
The road continues on with its charm and beautiful scenery.
Take a long walk along the cosmos path along the riverbank.
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Walking along the long beach along the sunset, I feel a refreshing feeling as refreshing as the sunset scenery.
The tired steps disappear, and the fatigue is swept away by the waves.
As I watch the sun set into the sea, I am just grateful that I made it here safely.
I am a happy person.
The excitement that overflows from my chest, without any conflict, soaks my whole body.
Ah, what a beautiful sea.
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217

What is walking? Walking is a conversation with oneself.
The conversation between my world so far, my world now, and my world to come continues with walking.
Walking is also a conversation with your own body.
The weakest part of the body speaks first.
Yesterday my left knee was sending me signals of pain, today both my hip joints are sending me signals of pain.
You will likely experience pain in more areas over the next 2-3 days.
Now it is up to me whether I listen to that appeal or not.
Let's watch.
How strongly do you appeal?
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273

I know very well how lonely it is to walk the road alone.
Another thing I learned from this long trek is that humans long for companionship and are not alone.
I can't help but feel sorry for having seen, felt, and enjoyed the beauty and cozy rural scenery of small ports that are not well known to us all by myself.

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