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  1. Flag of South Korea - Wikipedia

    The national flag of the Republic of Korea (South Korea), also known as the Taegeukgi (Korean: 태극기; Hanja: 太極旗), consists of three components: a white rectangular background, a red and blue …

  2. Taegeuk - Asia Society

    The elements of the flag symbolize the dual forces of nature. The red and blue circle in the middle of the flag is called taegeuk in Korean (t'ai chi in Chinese), which, translated literally, means "supreme …

  3. Flag of South Korea | Symbolism, Meaning & History | Britannica

    flag of Korea, South national flag consisting of a white field bearing a central red-blue disk and four groups of black bars. The flag has a width-to-length ratio of 2 to 3.

  4. Flag of South Korea - Flagpedia.net

    This flag, called taegukki in Korean, has originated in the 19th century. In the middle of the white rectangular background, there is a red-blue symbol of duality and harmony of opposites called yin …

  5. The creation of a Korean national flag, 1880s–1910s - Smarthistory

    The national flag of South Korea is named Taegeukgi (태극기, 太極旗). The flag has a red and blue Taegeuk symbol in the center, with sets of paired black lines called trigrams in each of the four …

  6. South Korea Flag: Meaning, History, Image, Emoji

    Explore the symbolism and history of the South Korean flag, and view its official image, design, colors, and emoji.

  7. What Are the Meanings of the Korean Flag?

    Dec 27, 2024 · The Korean flag is rich in symbolism. It represents the nation’s identity, history, and values. From the yin-yang center to the four trigrams, each element carries deep meaning. …

  8. The History of the Korean Flag : Korean Medals 한국 메달

    The oldest existing Taeguk flag ‘in Korea’ is the flag granted by King Kojong to Mr. O. M. Denny, an American diplomatic adviser, in 1890. The flag differs from the current national flag in kwae color …

  9. National Administration> National Symbols of the Republic of Korea> …

    By royal order on March 6, 1883, King Gojong promulgated that Park’s flag with a taegeuk circle in the center and four trigrams around it (the flag named Taegeukgi) be the national flag. However, due to a …

  10. What is the 태극기 (taegeukgi)? - Learn the Korean flag

    Jul 12, 2024 · Korea’s flag is composed of four colors: white, red, blue, and black. Each color has its purpose in the flag. It has a plain white background forming a rectangular shape. In the middle, a yin …