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Official Emblem "Cheongsachorong"
The Emblem of Cheongsachorong, the traditional Korean Lantern, indicates a hearty welcome for
foreign guests from all over the world on the occasion of the Visit Korea Year 2001.
The English words 'Visit Korea Year 2001', arranged like an arch around the lantern, symbolize the
dawning light which spreads out toward the world, bringing harmony and peace to mankind in Visit Korea Year.
The colors tn the emblem derive from the blue and red in the Taegeuk symbol and the black in the 4
trigrams of the Korean national flag as well as yellow expressing light. The logo achieves a harmonious
beauty combining traditional images with modern typography.
Official Mascot "Chorong-i and Saekdong-i"
The Mascot Chorong-i and Saekdong-i are the children clothed in traditional Korean dress who appear
with the traditional lantern to be used when they welcome visitors. Their cute faces and gleeful
posture signify Koreans' mind to receive visitors with their pleasure.
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