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1988 What is the mascot of the Seoul Olympic Games?

1988 Seoul Olympic Games was held in the East. Koreans chose an oriental tiger as the mascot of the Seoul Olympic Games and named it Hodori. This tiger named "Hodori" is designed as a friendly animal, which represents the hospitality tradition of Koreans. The name of the mascot was selected from 2295 names submitted by the public. The tiger is a symbol of wisdom and courage in the eyes of Koreans, and is honored as the "mountain god". "Ho" comes from a Korean tiger, and "Dori" is a common nickname used by Koreans to address a little boy.