Hechi, Seoul's latest mascot, plays with children at a preschool in Seongdong District, eastern Seoul, in April. [SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT] An adorably pink, bear-like mystical creature with ...

The Gomdoori were two friendly bears that represented the Seoul 1988 Paralympic Games. They welcomed athletes and fans from all around the world when the Games took place from 15 October to 24 October ...

In addition to the cultural importance it carries, Bandabi is a nod to the 1988 Seoul Paralympic Summer Games mascots, the Gomdoori, as they are Asiatic black bears just like Bandabi. The bear is ...