Um Hong-gil, the mountaineer who successfully summited all 16 peaks of the Himalayas for the first time in the world, will appear.
In the 320th episode of KBS Joy's 'Ask Anything' airing on the 16th, mountaineer Um Hong-gil will be featured as a guest. He expresses his concern that society seems to have become dry and harsh, stating, "It seems that the heart to consider others, to give, and to help has weakened a lot."
This episode will be held at Balwangsan Mountain in Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do, unlike usual. Before the consultation, Um Hong-gil reveals his love for Balwangsan, saying, "I love Balwangsan so much," and "I come here often whenever I am stressed and struggling," showcasing his mountaineering spirit. He then introduces a hiking trail named 'Um Hong-gil' that actually exists on Balwangsan, creating a cheerful atmosphere.
Um Hong-gil reveals that he and only one other Sherpa are the only ones in the world to have successfully summited all 16 peaks, confessing, "It took me 22 years to succeed in summiting all 16 peaks," and "I lost 10 colleagues."
He shares that he continued to challenge himself with a desperate heart and ultimately reached the summits safely. He explains that after seeing children at the foot of the Himalayas who are unable to receive education and live without dreams, he realized the importance of education for sustainable change.
Um Hong-gil has established a total of 22 schools in the Nepal Himalayas to date, adding that it costs about 600 to 800 million won to build one school. He continues, "When I see the children happy and studying hard, I feel even greater joy, emotion, and happiness."
Hearing this, Lee Soo-geun humorously remarks, "In fact, Captain Um Hong-gil could run for president in Nepal," explaining that he has that much influence in Nepal. He adds that he hopes South Korea can also become a society that shares warm affection, inspired by Um Hong-gil's good energy.
Seo Jang-hoon also expresses admiration, saying, "That's amazing," after hearing the story.
Meanwhile, various stories from guests unfold in the lush outdoor setting of 'Ask Anything,' which can be seen on June 16 at 8:30 PM on KBS Joy's 'Ask Anything.'
[Jin Ju-hee, MK Sports Reporter]
