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Gangwon Mascots at a Glance, From Potato Ongsimi to Sisittakttaki

School characters make up the largest group. Wonju runs separate characters for the environment, quitting smoking and suicide prevention.

Nov 12, 2026

Red Cross Mascot Nanumi and Gyeongnam's Byeori Win Grand Prizes at 2026 Character Awards

Nanumi won in the public representative character category. Byeori won the local government communication and promotion category for the second year in a row.

Nov 12, 2026

News · Feature

South Korea's Mascot Awards: Who Runs Them and What They Pick

Public characters compete at a festival, while club mascots run in a class president election. Each award differs in who can enter and how winners are chosen.

News · Notice

2026 Mascot of the Year Opens Soon

Daily Mascot and Lud Dynamics are jointly hosting the event. It will select the mascots that were loved over the past year.

News · Notice

Daily Mascot Launches With a Directory of 5,091 Mascots From Across South Korea

An online newspaper that covers only mascots has launched. It is also publishing a record of South Korean mascots going back to 2023.

Business · Feature

Opening Up the Artwork Sold the Mascots: Boogi and Kumamon

Busan opened its mascot Boogi to free use in 2021. Japan's Kumamon can be used without a fee when the purpose is promotion.

Gyeongsangnam-do Wins Top Prize at Public Character Festival Awards

Gyeongsangnam-do Provincial Government won the top prize in the government and local government category. Sejong National Arboretum's Roki, Korea National Railway's Railo and the Hanbang Family also won awards.

Archive · Oct 17, 2026

People

ROSA Named Korea Labor Foundation Character Through Public AI Contest

The Korea Labor Foundation held a contest for characters the public drew with generative AI. The grand prize winner, ROSA, is now the foundation's official character.

Archive · Sep 7, 2026

Public Agency Characters Reach the Finals of the 2026 Public Character Festival

Public agency characters made up 42 of the 74 finalists. Pai Chai University's Naseomi received 5,160 votes.

Archive · Aug 2026

Business · Brief

Chungjussi Shop Wins Grand Prize at Customer Love Brand Awards for Second Year

The shop sells 219 items, including goods featuring Chungju City's character Chungjussi. Its annual sales more than doubled in a year.

Archive · May 22, 2026

New Characters and Design Contests Mark January 2026

Gwacheon and Guri unveiled new characters in January 2026. Gwangyang and the Sokcho City Museum turned to public participation and contests to choose theirs.

Archive · Jan 2026

Brands

Shinsegae Duty Free's 'Paul and Bani' Campaign Wins Grand Prize at Digital Advertising Awards

Shinsegae Duty Free won with a shopping theme park campaign led by its own characters, Paul and Bani. The campaign was linked to the Sky Park at its Myeongdong store.

Archive · Dec 16, 2025

People · Feature

Youth and College Mascots Born From Votes and Contests in 2025

In Asan and Gangseo, young people voted to pick the mascots ARO and Funfuni. At Kyungnam University, students designed Handami and Kusomi.

Archive · Nov 18, 2025

Byeolsan, Joayong, Boogi and Seochi Win Grand Prizes at 2025 Character Awards

Yangju's Byeolsan, Yongin's Joayong, Busan's Boogi and Seodaemun's Seochi were among the grand prize winners. Six of the seven winners are local government characters.

Archive · Nov 2025

Baekhodori and Todeogi Win Grand Prizes at 2025 Public Character Festival

Baekhodori of the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation and Todeogi of Gimhae won grand prizes. Ums Friends of Gangdong District and others took top excellence awards.

Archive · Sep 13, 2025

Local · Brief

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

KAMCO Renews Mascot Kiumi, Adds Sidekick Mascots Jiki and Botta

The official mascot Kiumi has a new look. A Jindo dog named Jiki and an all-purpose bundle named Botta now stand beside it.

Archive · Dec 10, 2024

2024 Local Government and Public Character Festival: The Award-Winning Characters

The Government Employees Pension Service's Mideumi won both the grand prize and the popularity award. Jikji and Hwaljassi and Baekhodori each took a top excellence award.

Archive · Nov 25, 2024

March 2024 Local Mascot Roundup: New Faces and New Story Worlds

Hapcheon County unveiled Byeolkung and the Korean Red Cross launched its Blood Friends. The Jeonbuk State Culture and Tourism Foundation introduced JuBi and JayBi, and Sancheong County promoted its Sanneomeo Friends.

Archive · Mar 2024