Hangeul Run draws 15,000 runners, festivities to Sejong

On Friday, the energetic sound of running shoes hitting the ground filled Sejong Central Park. Runners wearing athletic gear gathered with families, friends and coworkers to stretch and prepare at the starting line. Parents held the hands of their young children, taking in the crisp autumn air. They had gathered for the 2026 Hangeul Run, an event commemorating the 100th anniversary of Gagyanal, the original name designated for Hangeul Day. This year’s Hangeul Run drew approximately 13,000 runner