About Gangneung
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Brand
For the city brand of Gangneung, the trademark has been registered with the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) in accordance with Article 9 of the Trademark Act to protect and reserve the rights to the trademark. In the case of non-profit or public projects, the trademark may be used following consultation with the relevant department of the city government.
As for commercial purposes, support will be provided so that you can use it with prior approval from Gangneung City.
The value of Gangneung as a tourist and resort city is expressed through the image of pine trees, which provides a sense of peace and relaxation. The pine, which is described as the ‘senior of all trees’ in the Compendium of Materia Medica, was designed in a simplified form to signify the spirit of Gangneung citizens and to send the message, ‘Gangneung is No. 1.’
Signature
Combination in Korean
Combination in English
- To convey the symbolism of Gangneung, the initial, ‘g,’ is used as a motif, and the excitement of Gangneung is expressed through the expansion of circles and semicircles.
- The youthfulness and diversity of Gangneung are expressed by applying a combination of five colors as the colors of Gangneung.
- A circular pattern has been created based on keywords that best describe Gangneung.
- The circle symbolizes the dynamic characteristics of Gangneung by depicting the sun of Gangneung, a lens through which Gangneung is viewed, and the movement around the spots.
Signature
Vertical combination
Horizontal combination