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Emblem
This emblem takes its shape from the phoenix on the Gilt-bronze Incense Burner of Baekje(National Treasure No.287). Vigorously flying into the 21st century, the emblem symbolizes the will of the enterprising people of Buyeo and represents Buyeo taking off into the world. Each color has a meaning: orange embodies the dignity of the phoenix, blue exemplifies the waves of the Baengmagang River, and the red circle, or the sun, symbolizes Buyeo flying high in the world.

Mascot : Geumdongi
The personification of a work that ranks among the world's great masterpieces, the Gilt-bronze
Incense Burner of Baekje, the mascot represents the brilliance of the Baekje culture of 1,400 years ago. It also captures the friendliness for this county of history and culture. Bringing residents and the local government more closely together by symbolizing administrative service for the public, the mascot serves as a neighborly messenger of public notices, announcements, bulletins, and campaigns.


Symbols of Buyeo

Tree : Ginkgo
Ginkgo trees not only have great beauty, they also provide timber, as well as fruit that can be used as medicine. The ginkgo represents the vision and eternal prosperity of the Buyeo people.

Bird: Dove
Doves, residents of our region, live well around people and inhabit a wide variety of habitats, including plains, mountains, woods, farmland, and cities. The dove represents the friendliness and peacefulness of the Buyeo people.

Symbolic flower of Buyeo-gun : Lotus flower
The lotus flower which gives out a splendor but not luxurious and elegance fragrance is in the water lily family and is an honored flower among all kinds of flowers.
Feature : symbol of abundance, prosperity, purity, everlasting love and creation of life.