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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

News · Analysis

The Mascot Directory by the Numbers: 5,091 Mascots

Local government mascots are the most numerous in the Mascot Directory. Public institutions and elementary schools come next.

Nov 10, 2026

Local · Feature

Mascots Take the Stage at Fall 2026 Festivals and Events

Ssiagi of Eumseong, BBOGI of Daegu and Hamo of Jinju were among the mascots out in force at fall festivals. Others appeared at a film festival and a content fair.

Archive · Sep 28, 2026

People · Feature

Schools Pick New Mascots Through Student Contests and Ideas

From Sanggal Elementary School's Songi to Woosuk University's WOON, several schools chose mascots through student contests and ideas.

Archive · Jun 2026

People · Feature

Names Chosen by Students and Staff: School Mascots of 2024

Chuncheon Mechanical Technical High School, Yonam Institute of Technology, Korea National University of Education and Anseong High School got mascots through contests in 2024. Students and school members picked the names.

Archive · Oct 2024

People

Gwangju Girls' Commercial High School Unveils Statue of Student-Made Mascot Yugyeongsim

A student team for promotional innovation created the mascot. The school now uses it on YouTube, Instagram and merchandise to promote itself.

Archive · Sep 21, 2023

Local · Feature

University Mascots in 2023: New Names, New Designs

Daelim University named Daeungi through a contest, and Hanyang University renewed HYlion. Korea Maritime & Ocean University and Masan University introduced new mascots.

Archive · Aug 2023