Flag of South Korea

Flag of South Korea

Flag Details

Official Name
Taegeukgi
Year Adopted
1949
Aspect Ratio
2:3
Designer
Park Yeong-hyo
Colors
White Red Blue Black
Symbolism
The Taegeuk represents balance in the universe. Four trigrams symbolize heaven, earth, water, and fire.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the flag of South Korea look like?

The flag of South Korea, known as "Taegeukgi", features the colors White, Red, Blue, Black. The Taegeuk represents balance in the universe. Four trigrams symbolize heaven, earth, water, and fire.

When was the flag of South Korea adopted?

The current flag of South Korea was officially adopted in 1949.

What do the colors of the South Korean flag represent?

The Taegeuk represents balance in the universe. Four trigrams symbolize heaven, earth, water, and fire.

About South Korea

Capital
Seoul
Continent
Asia
Population
48,508,972
Area
99 km²
Currency
Korean won
Languages
Korean, English (widely taught in junior high and high school)
ISO Code
KR / KOR
Calling Code
+82
Domain
kr
← Back to Flags Gallery