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Blood Pressure Measurement Campaign “K-MMM26” to Be Held by Busan Metropolitan City and the Korean Society of Hypertension

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that it will hold the “K-MMM26 (Korean May Measurement Month 2026) Blood Pressure Measurement Campaign” in collaboration with the Korean Society of Hypertension today (June 29), from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the passageway connecting Busan Metropolitan City Hall and City Hall Station.

The campaign, which brings health services directly to citizens, has been organized to raise public awareness of hypertension among residents and visitors to the station and to help prevent life-threatening cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications.

This year, the campaign will place special emphasis on the slogan “Reduce Sodium, Take the First Step to Protect Your Blood Pressure,” delivering the message of healthier everyday eating habits through a variety of interactive programs.

The event is jointly organized by Busan Metropolitan City and the Busan Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease Prevention and Management Support Center, in cooperation with seven public health centers across the city and the Korean Society of Hypertension.

At the venue, dedicated booths will be available to support citizens in managing their health. After completing a brief questionnaire and resting for five minutes under the guidance of trained staff, participants will receive an accurate blood pressure measurement. Based on the results, they will receive information on low, normal, or high blood pressure, along with free one-on-one consultations with physicians from the Korean Society of Hypertension.

In addition, visitors can participate in the interactive “One Spoon Miracle: Pick the 5g High-Sodium Challenge,” where they estimate the recommended daily salt intake of 5 grams using a scale to gain a better understanding of the appropriate amount.

Cho Gyu-yul, Director of the Citizen Health Bureau, said, “Hypertension often has no obvious symptoms, making it easy to overlook. However, it can lead to serious cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications, so regular blood pressure monitoring and proper dietary habits are essential. Busan Metropolitan City will continue to conduct community-centered campaigns that citizens can experience firsthand, making every effort to improve public awareness of blood pressure and promote better health.”