Artefacts

PyeongChang 2018, Soohorang, the Games mascot.

Physical description

Soohorang, the plush Games' mascot. Licensed product.

Created

Created: Mass C&G Created: Jong-joo HA Created: So-Young PARK

Materials

textile, synthetic material

Colors

white, multi coloured

Dimension

30.5 x 24 x 18.5 cm, 217 g

Literature

HWANG Youngsu (dir). PyeongChang 2018: Brand Book. PyeongChang, 2018.

Type of item

Souvenirs -> Doll

Reference number

235050

Keywords

PyeongChang 2018, Olympic Winter Games animal emblem Olympic mascot

Notes

PyeongChang 2018 – Soohorang, the Olympic Winter Games mascot. The PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games mascot is a white tiger called Soohorang. The animal appears in the founding myths of Korea and is closely linked to the country’s culture and folklore, as well as being considered a sacred animal and a protector. In the context of the Games, its white skin symbolises snow and winter sports. PyeongChang 2018 OCOG donation