Dongui University’s New Mascot ‘Ungji’ Born... Character Design Contest Awards Ceremony

On the 9th, Dong-Eui University held an awards ceremony for the '2023 Dong-Eui University Character Design Contest' in the conference room on the 2nd floor of the main building.

From April 3 to 28, Dong-Eui University conducted a character design contest under the theme "The Strongest Dong-Eui! The Turtle Runs," utilizing the turtle, the university's symbolic animal. The contest received 132 entries from 175 students across 130 teams.

The grand prize was awarded to Shin Su-min, a sophomore in the Department of Design and Plastic Arts, for the character "Ungji," earning the President's Award and a scholarship of 2 million KRW.

Woongji, selected as the mascot of Dong-Eui University.

The "Ungji" character is a turtle with a persistent and lively expression, embodying Dong-Eui University's motto of truth, justice, and creativity. The character was selected for the grand prize due to its strong impression, dynamic expression, and excellent potential as a mascot.

The Excellence Award went to "Dong-i," created by Kim Su-jeong and Kim Hyun-ji, seniors majoring in Trade, along with Ahn Hye-won from Pukyong National University, and "Maru," created by Jang Hye-ju, a junior in the Department of Design and Plastic Arts. Each received a scholarship of 500,000 KRW. Five teams received the Merit Award, five teams the Encouragement Award, seven teams the Special Selection, and three teams the Idea Award.

Dong-Eui University plans to incorporate the grand prize-winning "Ungji" character into content such as emoticons, mascot costumes, and promotional materials for both on- and off-campus publicity.

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