What a beautiful day to start the Peace Run in Jeonju, Korea since the last Korea Peace Run in 2018. A blossoming flower welcoming us back.
Our international team gathered together at our incredible Korean coordinator Hemabha’s house. We checked our equipment, torches, fuel, prepared our lunches, and before actually running, we visited our newfound friends in a cute, small café nearby.
2018년의 한국 세계평화달리기 이후로 다시 전주로 모인 평화달리기 팀은 장인지 한국 담당자 집으로 모여 평화달리기에 필요한 것들을 점검합니다.
The Korea Peace Run 2025 Team...
...and what a surprise, a few local runners who had just accomplished their Sunday morning 10k run were chilling and enjoying the chat and coffee!
일요일 아침 10킬로를 달린 지역 달리기 동호회 인원들을 만납니다.
The cafe made some very unique and absolutely tasty drinks for us.
디드 카페는 우리에게 정말로 유일하고 맛있는 음료를 만들어줍니다
Peace Run team have some Matcha enthusiasts.
마차에 열정적인 팀원이 있습니다
We are really grateful to the café boss, who was really kind and offered us free drinks.
저희에게 무료로 음료도 주신 카페 주인장에게 감사드립니다
A few regular customers were happy to hold the torch as well!
카페의 단골 손님들도 평화 성화에 평화 기원을 담아봅니다
First steps through Korea, the Incredible! Running through the local streets of Jeonju.
A white crane waiting for the first catch of the day.
백로가 아침 식사를 위해 목을 늘려봅니다
We arrived at the Jeonju Hanok Village, a tourist area where the best of Korea's traditional houses, a historical palace, culture and costumes were showcased.
전주 한옥마을, 한국의 전통가옥과 역사적인 경기전이 있는 곳을 달립니다
A historical palace site was preserved to tell the many stories during ancient times.
예전부터 많은 이야기들이 전해져 왔던 역사적인 장소가 보존되어 있습니다
The local Koreans were very friendly and curious about what we were doing with a flaming torch. We took the opportunity for share inspiration for peace.
불타오르는 성화를 가지고 우리가 무엇을 하는지 굉장히 궁금해 하는 방문객들있습니다. 우리는 그들과 평화에 대한 영감을 나눕니다
Even the older folks who lived through the Korean War value the ideal of peace. They showed their appreciation by holding the peace torch and wished for peace in their hearts.
6.25 전쟁에서 살아남은 분들도 평화에 대한 이상을 가치롭게 여깁니다.
These gentlemen loved the ideal of peace for Korea and the world.
A couple on a morning stroll sharing moments of joy with their smiles.
미소를 나누는 커플
A glimpse of the houses in the old town of Jeonju.
전주의 오래된 집들
Hemabha's sister Sanu leading the team.
Wishing for a bright future of progress for the next generation.
A Korean nun was so happy to show her support for what we were doing.
The ladies from the west checking out on the beautiful Hanok.
This little girl was so enchanted by the flaming torch....
...and her parents did not want to miss out on this unique opportunity to hold the peace torch and wished for a peaceful place for their loved ones.
We love peace too!
This Korean family group enjoying an outing wanted a piece of the action too.
We were told that this native flower called spider lily rarely bloom. And when they do bloom, it will only last for ten days. Coincidentally, our Peace Run happen during this blossoming period when this beautiful red flowers are blooming all over Korea.
An Ancient Korean home well preserved for hundreds of years.
Lovely Korean dolls lined up on the tiles. Koreans are very artistic by nature, it seems.
The boys team running their designated distance for the day. Our friend from Russia, Sergey, making his presence felt. This is his first time in South Korea.
Ulugbek is an ultramarathon runner from Uzbekistan. He simply adores the rice fields.
Women's team also started their running and smilingly running together for peace.
This was the first church we visited during our run. We met so many friendly people who loved what we are doing. We felt the oneness and love.
We attended a church service and the priest was so happy to bless us with his prayers. He even introduced us during the mass so that worshippers feel inspired by our presences.
Satyagraha receives his blessings from the Catholic priest.
The priest made his way to our seats so as to welcome us to his church before the service begins.
After the service, Catholics from the service came out to hold the torch and make wishes for peace.
It's lunch time!
Hemabha, our great Korean Coordinator taking her first steps from her busy morning peace run schedule.
Running along the river bank was such a happy experience for these ladies.
This family also came to the park and can't help but wonder what we were doing. Eventually, they also wanted a piece of the action.
Atul from India getting attention from curious drivers. They could be wondering, 'Is this guy running from the Olympics Games?'
The cat smiles at us as we finish for the day.
