Flag of South Korea
Colors
#FFFFFF
#C60C30
#003478
#000000
Meaning & Symbolism
The central Taeguk symbol (similar to yin-yang) represents the balance of the universe and the interaction of opposing forces. The four black trigrams in the corners come from the I Ching and represent heaven, earth, water, and fire. The white background symbolizes peace, purity, and the Korean people's love of peace.
History
The design was used since the Joseon dynasty. The current version was adopted in 1949 after Korea's division. The exact design of the trigrams has changed several times.
Curiosities
It is one of the few national flags with I Ching symbols. North Korea has a completely different flag. White has been the Korean national color for centuries.
