South Korean Flag - Meaning, History, and Symbolism #103402 (License: Personal Use)

The South Korean flag, or Taegeukgi, centers on a red-and-blue Taeguk symbol-representing yin and yang, or the dual forces of the universe-surrounded by four black trigrams (Kwe) from the I Ching, each denoting heaven, earth, fire, and water. Adopted in 1883 and reinstated after liberation in 1948, it reflects Confucian and Taoist ideals central to Korean identity. The white background signifies purity, peace, and unity.

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