Squirrel and Hedgehog facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Squirrel and Hedgehog
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Created by	Kim Jun-Ok
Directed by	Kim Jun-Ok (Episode 1~4), Kim Yong-Chol, Kim Kwang-Song, Do Chol, O Sin-Hyok, Yun Yong-Gil, Ri Sok-Hun, Ri Chol
Voices of	Won Jong-Suk Kim Thae-Ryon
Theme music composer	Kim Myong-Hui Pyongyang Ryulgok Secondary School
Opening theme	"철벽의 동산 꾸려나가자" (Let us fortify our Hill)
Country of origin	North Korea
Original language(s)	Korean
Production
Running time	18~27
Production company(s)	SEK Studio (Animation) Film and Radio Music Troupe (DPRK's Music and Audio Studio)
Release
Original network	Korean Central Television
Original release	1977 (1977) – 2012 (Unconfirmed, Likely on Hiatus) (2012 (Unconfirmed, Likely on Hiatus))

Squirrel and Hedgehog (Chosongul: 다람이와 고슴도치) is a North Korean animated series made by SEK Studio (조선4.26만화영화촬영소) from 1977 to the 2010s. Squirrel and Hedgehog is one of the most popular animated series in North Korea. The show was supposedly discontinued in 2013, which was around the time North Korean state television changed its broadcasting schedule, which cut several animated programs along with it.

Characters and Locations

Flower Hill

The main character's hometown. Squirrels, hedgehogs, ducks, rabbits and small animals live in this village.

• Kŭmsaegi (금색이/Gold Squirrel, Code name "Pang-ul-ggot") - The main character of the series. He is teenage scout from Flower Hill.
• Juldarami (줄다람이/Striped Squirrel) - He is a teenage scout from Flower Hill and a partner of Geumsaegi.
• Pamsaegi (밤색이/Brownie, Brown Squirrel) - Younger brother of Geumsaegi. A new character of the second series.
• Scout Kosŭmdochi (고슴도치 정찰병/Scout Hedgehog)
• Scout Mulangae (물안개)
• Undochi (은도치) - Younger brother of Goseumdochi. A new character of the second series.

Weasel Empire

• Captain Weasel (족제비 대장/General Commander)
• Mulmangcho (물망초)
• Oegwipari (외귀팔이)
• Black Weasel (검은 족제비)
• One-Eyed Weasel (애꾸 특무대장, 돌산 참모장/Scout Commander)
• Dr. White Weasel (흰 족제비 박사)

Wolves' Den

• Captain Wolf/Keoteo (승냥이 대장)
• Assistant Weasel (족제비 보좌관)
• Assistant Fox/Lt. Fox Vixen (여우 장교)

Other villages

Rabbit Village

Grey Squirrel Village -

Voice cast

• Geumsaegi: Unknown (episode 1, 2~4) → Won Jong-Suk (episode 5~31) → Heo Kyong-Hui (episode 32)
• Juldarami: Unknown (episode 4) → Kim Tae-Ryon (episode 10~13, 17) → Won Jong-Suk (episode 14, 15) → Rim Bok-Hui (episode 19~)
• Bamsaegi: Rim Un-Yong
• Scout Goseumdochi: Unknown (episode 1~4) → Kwon Nyong-Ju
• Undochi: Choe Hyon-Ha
• Dr. Mole: Kim Tae-Hong
• Captain Weasel: Kim Tae-Hong
• Mulmangcho: Unknown (episode 7~11) → Kim Thae-Ryon (episode 6, 12~26) → Won Jong-Suk (episode 27) → Rim Bok-Hui (episode 28~)
• Oegwipali: Kwon Nyong-Ju (episode 8~26) → Lee Eun-Ju (episode 27)
• Dr. White weasel: Kim Tae-Hong
• Captain Wolf/Captain Keoteo: Unknown (episode 27, 28) → Kim Yong-Chol (episode 31~)
• Assistant Weasel: Kim Tae-Hong (episode 27) → Song Yong-Chol (episode 31~)
• Assistant Fox/Lt. Fox Vixen: Rim Un-Yong

Episodes

Merchandise

There are no known official records of merchandise, but brands of toothpaste and backpacks depicting the main characters have been sold in North Korean stores. There are also several statues in children's parks that are located in Pyongyang.

Manhwa

Alongside the television show, a North Korean manhwa was released. There were several key differences between it and the television series, such as the character "Lt. Fox Vixen" originally being depicted as male. It's unknown why this change occurred, but it could be to acknowledge that the United States Armed Forces had allowed women to fight alongside male soldiers.

Images for kids

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  Squirrel and Hedgehog characters

See also

In Spanish: Soldados Valientes para niños