South Chungcheong Tourism Characters Wodi and Gadi Debut at Visit Year Opening

Wodi and Gadi, local tourism characters of the Chungnam Culture and Tourism Foundation, made their first appearance in January 2025. Their first stage was a welcome event held at Daecheon Beach to mark the opening of the "2025-2026 Visit South Chungcheong Year." At the event, the two characters took part in a photo event with visitors.

Wodi and Gadi are local tourism characters developed by the Chungnam Culture and Tourism Foundation. The foundation created them separately from South Chungcheong Province's own characters, Chungcheongi, Chungnami and Kkotgeui. The foundation has completed trademark applications for the two characters. It featured Wodi and Gadi on social media and in various printed materials to promote both the characters and local attractions.

The foundation also made Wodi and Gadi merchandise, including T-shirts, key rings, plush toys and teacups, and used it to promote local attractions.

The Visit South Chungcheong Year spans two years, 2025 and 2026. Wodi and Gadi debuted at the opening event that marked its start.