Pukyong National University

The symbol of PKNU, 'Baekyong', the sperm whale character, became the ambassador for PKNU public relations

- PKNU appointed 'Baekyong' as an honorary ambassador for public relations

'Baekyong(ee)', a character that embodies the sperm whale, the symbol of Pukyong National University (President Jang Young-Soo), will start full-fledged online and offline public relations activities as an honorary public relations ambassador for the school.

On the afternoon of August 3rd, President Jang Young-Soo of Pukyong National University presented a certificate of appointment as an honorary ambassador for public relations to 'Baekyong' which was made as a large-sized character masked doll on the 3rd floor of the administration building.

'Baekyong', which received the appointment certificate on this day, will participate in the production of online promotional content such as videos, as well as participate in various offline events such as campus tours and entrance exam fairs to promote Pukyong National University.

'Baekyong' is a character that embodies the symbol of Pukyong National University, the sperm whale. It is the largest of the toothed whales and is called the king of the sea because of its cleverness, and it contains the spirit of Pukyong National University that pursues infinite freedom and sincere truth.

‘Baekyong’, which was appointed as an honorary public relations ambassador this time, is a character born with a design that won the grand prize in a national character contest held by Pukyong National University last year. This character design is expected to enhance the friendly image of the Pukyong National University by expressing the shape of a big and dynamic whale in a simple yet cute way.

Pukyong National University Blue 13th public relations ambassador, Park Bo-Seung (2nd-year student, Metal Engineering) said, "Together with Baekyong, which symbolizes Pukyong National University, we will make creative promotional content that can deliver necessary information to students and citizens in a fun and enjoyable way." <Pukyong Today>

△ President Jang Young-Soo (right) is taking a commemorative photo after conferring an honorary ambassador for the public relations to 'Baekyong'.