South Korea Flag - Meaning, History, and Symbolism #2315656 (License: Personal Use)

The South Korean flag, or Taegeukgi, centers on a red-and-blue taegeuk symbol representing yin and yang-balance between opposing forces-and is surrounded by four black trigrams (gwae), each denoting fundamental elements: heaven, earth, fire, and water. Adopted in 1883 and reaffirmed after liberation in 1945, the flag embodies Confucian and Taoist ideals central to Korean culture. Its clean white background signifies purity, peace, and the Korean people’s spirit.

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