Nongae

Mascot of Jinju City

Jinju City, South Gyeongsang Province

Image: Jinju City, South Gyeongsang Province

Owner: Jinju City, South Gyeongsang Province
Division: Local & Public
Category: Local government
Region: South Gyeongsang
Profile: Compiled by the newsroom from public sources
Event: Mascot of the Year 2026

Jinju symbol character. Use permission: Tourism Promotion Division.

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Jinju's Hamo Wins Grand Prize for Tourism Design at Tourism Policy Awards

Jinju City's Hamo tourism character project won the grand prize in tourism design at the Tourism Policy Awards. The project ties together merchandise, the Hamo Store, a night mission tour and a stamp tour.

Archive · Jul 15, 2025

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Jinju City Introduces Ayo, a Leopard Cat Friend for Mascot Hamo

Ayo is based on the leopard cats that lived at Jinyang Lake. Jinju City and the Jinju Culture and Tourism Foundation developed the character in September 2024 as a friend for Hamo.

Archive · Sep 19, 2024

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