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A Mascot Suit's Summer, and Now a Walking Character Robot

Stricter heat rules have made mascot suits harder to run. Disney and South Korean companies are putting character robots to work.

Nov 10, 2026

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.

Nov 10, 2026

Business · Feature

From a Keyring Vote to Emoticons, February's Mascot Merchandise

From a vote on Eokdori keyrings to KDZ emoticons, a research institute, an international organization, universities and companies turned their mascots into merchandise.

Archive · Feb 2026

News · Feature

Hospitals That Gained Mascots in 2025, From Bubaegi to Ilbaegi

Busan Paik Hospital unveiled Bubaegi and Ilsan Paik Hospital unveiled Ilbaegi. KIRAMS and the National Center for Mental Health brought out their characters as plush dolls and costumes.

Archive · Oct 10, 2025

Local · Feature

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

Business · Feature

South Korean Local Governments Widen Paths to Mascot Merchandise in First Half of 2025

Yangpyeong County and Bucheon City opened the economic rights to their characters. Gyeongju City cut the copyright fee for its symbols to 1%.

Archive · Jun 17, 2025

Local

Bukhansan Forest Character Photo Zone Opens in Gangbuk District Office Lobby

A Gangbaek mascot costume hosted the unveiling ceremony. Gangbaek is a native fox character from Bukhansan, created in August.

Archive · Dec 5, 2023

Local

Busan Port Authority Unveils Costume of Orca Character Haebeomi

The Busan Port Authority (BPA) has made its orca-inspired characters Haebeomi and Ppuppu into wearable costumes. It plans to use them for on-site marketing at Haeundae Beach and Busan Citizens Park.

Archive · Oct 6, 2023