PyeongChang Opens Friday: 4 Days to the Hangeul Medals ❄️

PyeongChang Winter Olympics open February 9. The Korean-designed medals carry hidden Hangeul pattern texture, weigh 586g (heaviest Winter Olympic medal ever), and use a hexagonal-side reverse — three deliberate choices worth understanding.

Hexagonal Reverse Breaks Convention

The PyeongChang medal reverse uses a textured hexagonal pattern — breaking the round-medal convention from the back even though the front stays circular. The half-asymmetric design photographs uniquely from every flip. For your own custom medals, asymmetric back-and-front patterns add visual variety at no extra die cost.

Ribbon Echoes Traditional Korean Garment

The medal ribbons use a traditional Korean Gabotgisa (royal-court motif) weave — culturally specific, not generic. The ribbon itself becomes part of the cultural anchor. For Thai regional sport events, asking for custom jacquard-woven ribbons with Thai pattern (Lai Thai, Phasin border) adds genuine local feel at minimal upcharge over plain satin.