Communication

the typeface of Yeongwol County

Extra Form

Area	Korea
Year	2025
Award	WINNER
Affiliation	Yeongwol County
Description(English)	Under the value of "Be a Calligrapher!" Yeongwol-gun developed Yeongwol typeface to develop and distribute high-quality public typefaces in the region, Korea, and overseas for free. Among the 243 local governments across the country, it wanted to develop Korean and practical calligraphy-typeface besides Gothic (Minburi) and Myeongjo (Buri) typeface. In particular, it tried to capture Yeongwol's identity by developing it in a form that matches the natural scenery of Yeongwol, and used popular handwriting as a form of Korean design.
Description(Native)	The design was completed in a form that meets all KS1001:2004 standards of 2,350 characters in Korean, 94 characters in English, and 984 characters in special characters. In particular, it is designed so that the reading of the number 1, English L (small letter L), consonants and vowels can be clear, and it is designed not to deviate from the standard of Pictogram so that it can be read well in international standards. Considering the visual weakness, excessive strokes of the font were minimized to make it a typeface that can be read well.
Website	www.yw.go.kr/www/contents.do?key=1500
Positive Comments
Judging Comments	Under the theme “Be a Calligrapher!”, Yeongwol-gun created the Yeongwol typeface to provide a free, high-quality public font in Korea and abroad. Designed to go beyond Gothic and Myeongjo styles, it reflects the region’s natural scenery through approachable calligraphic handwriting. It was praised for capturing local identity while offering broad usability.

1. in Space
   

   Chengdu Grand Tianfu

2. in Space
   

   Lintianshan Forestry Culture Park

3. in Space
   

   The Veil City Lounge

4. in Space
   

   Cloud of Luster

5. in Space
   

   Terra Cascade

6. in Space
   

   Xiangcheng Paradise Walk

7. in Space
   

   The PolyCuboid

8. in Space
   

   Hualien General Mansion 1936

9. in Space
   

   TRIANGLE HOUSE

10. in Space
    

    HabiTide

11. in Space
    

    Arcus

12. in Space
    

    Curve and Ground

13. in Space
    

    Starfield Coex Mall

14. in Space
    

    Soul Hambagu

15. in Space
    

    Shan Ding You Feng

16. in Space
    

    PARK O CIEL

17. in Space
    

    Upward House

18. in Space
    

    Unfolding Harmony

19. in Space
    

    Quiet Contemplation

20. in Space
    

    The Origin of Ikebana Transition Exhibition

21. in Space
    

    Jamitan. Crimson blossomed pond

22. in Space
    

    HAKUROU

23. in Space
    

    Moments of Magick

24. in Space
    

    Soft Echo

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