it means to stand for a beautiful metropolis of green environment with cultural and artistic tradition and abundant historic relics with, of course, energetic community rejoicing in happy life.
The upper half of the city emblem: The image of the upper half of the emblem is to symbolize the firm will of Cheongju citizens to meet the developing society of the 21 century of the world village.
The lower half of the city emblem: The image of the lower half of the emblem is to symbolize the cultural background of Cheongju city rejoicing in the prestige of the place where the metal type printing was used for the first time in the world by means of the discovered an ancient Buddhist text book of 'Jikji', actually printed in 1337 A.D.
Jamodori is a word combined with two words; Jamo means alphabets or letters, while -dori for a genetic appellation of kids. With this connotation, the character of Jamodori is to symbolize the cultural background of Cheongju to have produced the Buddhist text named "Jikji", printed by metal printing types for the first time in the world printing history.
The beautiful white buds of the magnolia burst open in the early spring.
symbolizing the pure and cooperative spirits of the citizens Cheongju, full of dignity and hope
Grows straight, therefore, it symbolizes the honest and pure spirits of the citizens with expectations of well-balanced development for Cheongju. The strong wood represents self-protection; "Preparation brings forth no regrets"
In korean culture, the magpie is called the beautiful bird of good luck. Upon spotting one you should expect good news to follow soon after. The Magpie is loved very much by every Korean and symbolizes the friendly and well-mannered attitude of the citizens and the city's cultural and educational aspects.
Cheongju is known as a city of history, culture, and learning. I, a citizen of Cheongju, will try hard to become a citizen of strong conviction and pride and a citizen of action, committing to the following;