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Offficial 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.
Courtesy of : KOREA NATIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION
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VISIT KOREA YEAR 2001 
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.
