On March 14, a segment of Seoul's urban roadways will transform into an open space for citizens to engage in physical activities as part of the city's new initiative titled 'Slow Morning'. This program will allow residents to use certain roads during less busy weekend morning hours for walking, running, and cycling. The launch will take place from 7 to 9 am and is scheduled to occur on three weekends throughout March. The designated area encompasses a 5 km roundtrip route starting from the Culture Square at Yeouido Park to Mapo Bridge, with participation open during these hours at any point along the route.

To ensure safety, participants for the first event will be limited to 7,000, who must register in advance. For the subsequent weeks on March 22 and 29, no pre-registration will be necessary, allowing more flexibility for residents to join in without prior arrangement. In addition, a health measurement station called 'Visiting Seoul Fitness Center' will be setup at the starting and ending point at Yeouido Park, encouraging participants to assess their physical fitness levels. The initiative will also emphasize environmental responsibility by promoting a zero-waste approach, encouraging individuals to bring their own water bottles.

This event comes in response to growing concerns about traffic disruptions caused by increasing marathon events in Seoul, a city with numerous lanes available. Instead of fully closing roads, the event will implement a partial blockade, utilizing 5 lanes of the major roadways while allowing traffic in the remaining lanes. This modified traffic management aims to alleviate public inconveniences while still providing citizens with an opportunity for active engagement in their urban environment. Following the trial runs, the city plans to evaluate public feedback and research to inform potential permanent implementation later in the year.