South Korea Flag - National Symbol of the Republic of Korea #1868922 (License: Personal Use)

The flag of South Korea, known as the Taegukgi, features a white field symbolizing purity and peace, a central red-and-blue Taeguk representing the dual forces of yin and yang, and four black trigrams (gwae) from the I Ching, each denoting fundamental elements-sky, earth, fire, and water. Adopted in 1883 and standardized in 1949, it reflects Confucian and Taoist philosophies central to Korean culture. Its design emphasizes balance, unity, and the nation’s enduring heritage.

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