{"id":3091,"date":"2026-01-10T09:39:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T00:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.challenge-family.com\/korea\/?p=3091"},"modified":"2026-01-10T09:39:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T00:39:24","slug":"the-hero-of-the-people-promotion-for-the-2026-challenge-gunsan-saemangeum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.challenge-family.com\/korea\/news\/the-hero-of-the-people-promotion-for-the-2026-challenge-gunsan-saemangeum\/","title":{"rendered":"the “Hero of the People” promotion for the 2026 Challenge Gunsan-Saemangeum."},"content":{"rendered":"

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We are pleased to announce the “Hero of the People” promotion for the 2026 Challenge Gunsan-Saemangeum. Following our previous initiatives for police officers, firefighters, and soldiers, the 2026 program will honor teachers.<\/span><\/p>\n

We will select 10 applicants to receive a full waiver of the participation fee (excluding the $20 \u00a0Registration fee).<\/span><\/p>\n

Eligibility and Selection Criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Applicants must currently be employed as full-time elementary, middle, high school, or university teachers. (Part-time or after-school instructors are not eligible.)<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. First priority will be given to those who have participated in global Challenge Family races.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Second priority will be given to those with triathlon experience in Korea.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Application Process:<\/span><\/p>\n

    The recruitment period runs from January 16 to January 20.<\/span><\/p>\n

    To apply, please send your proof of employment (teacher ID), a summary of your competition experience, and your contact email to foreverwon99@gmail.com or info@challenge-korea.com. We will email registration links directly to the 10 selected participants.<\/span><\/p>\n

    While we highlight different professions each year, we encourage those in other occupations to look forward to future promotions.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Thank you for your dedication to nurturing the next generation.<\/span><\/p>\n

    See you at the finish line!<\/span><\/p>\n

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