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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 · Feature

What 10 Years of the Yuru-chara Grand Prix Left Behind

Japan's mascot popularity contest drew a record 1,727 characters in 2015. After controversy over organized voting, it ended in 2020.

Nov 10, 2026

Opinion · Column

Mascots Need a Record Too

On the launch of Daily Mascot, we commit to recording, accurately, why mascots are created and how they are used.

Nov 10, 2026

Business · Feature

Agencies and Companies Turn to Contests for Mascot Merchandise and Names in 2026

Korea Expressway Corporation, Gwangjin District, KSPO and Mungyeong City held merchandise design contests. The Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety and CJ CheilJedang sought names for their characters.

Archive · Aug 5, 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

Local · Feature

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

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

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

Business

Ulsan Keunaegi Becomes First Local Government Character on Kakao Talk Deal

Ulsan Keunaegi is the first South Korean local government character to open a store on Kakao Talk Deal. It sells more than 30 products, including tumblers, socks and umbrellas.

Archive · Aug 12, 2025

Local

Jecheon's Jeje and Cheoncheon Complete Trademark Registration

Jecheon's signature characters, designed by a city official, will be used for merchandise and tourism promotion starting in 2025.

Archive · Dec 16, 2024

Local · Feature

Research Institute Mascots in 2024, From Naming Contests to New Friends

KRIBB named its mascot Seppo through a public contest, and KITECH held a drawing event for Dr.K. KRICT unveiled its Chemie Friends at the end of the year.

Archive · Dec 2024

Local · Feature

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

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

Local

Uidori and Rangi Statues Unveiled in Uijeongbu City Hall Lobby

Uijeongbu marked the second anniversary of its 8th popularly elected administration by placing character statues on the ground floor of City Hall. The installation is linked to a social media photo challenge.

Archive · Jul 3, 2024

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