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Flag of South Korea (Taegeukgi)
Flag NameFlag of South Korea (Taegeukgi)
Country NameSouth Korea
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2KR
Date Adopted1948-08-15
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio3:2
Primary Colorswhite, red, blue, black
Symbolism DescriptionThe white background symbolizes purity and peace, reflecting the traditional Korean value of peace. The central Taegeuk symbol represents the origin of all things in the universe, embodying the balance and harmony of yin (blue, representing negative cosmic forces) and yang (red, representing positive cosmic forces). The four trigrams (gwae) in the corners represent different elements and virtues: ☰ (geon) for heaven, spring, east, and justice; ☷ (gon) for earth, summer, west, and vitality; ☵ (gam) for water, winter, north, and wisdom; and ☲ (ri) for fire, autumn, south, and fruition. Together, these elements symbolize the principles of movement, harmony, and balance.
Symbolism Categoriesabstract
DesignerPark Yeong-hyo (initial design)
Description
The national flag of South Korea, known as the Taegeukgi, features a white rectangular background with a red and blue Taegeuk symbol in the center. Surrounding the Taegeuk are four black trigrams (gwae), one in each corner of the flag.
