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Mascots Take the Stage at Fall 2026 Festivals and Events
Hamo
Mascot of Jinju City
Jinju City, South Gyeongsang Province
Image: Jinju City, South Gyeongsang Province
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Modeled on the otter, a natural monument, of Jinyang Lake and the Namgang River. The name is Jinju dialect for "that's right." It won top prize in a 2021 nationwide contest for a public art exhibition. As a tourism ambassador, it is used for costumes, merchandise, large sculptures and festival events.
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