Flag of South Korea (GIF)

The flag of South Korea (Korean: 대한민국의 국기), known as the "Taegeukgi," features a striking and harmonious design. It consists of a white field with a blue and red Taegeuk (also called Taiji) symbol at the center. The Taegeuk represents the balance of opposites and the unity of dual forces, such as heaven and earth, light and darkness, and positive and negative energies. The blue section, located at the bottom, represents the negative cosmic forces, while the red section, at the top, symbolizes the positive cosmic forces. Surrounding the Taegeuk are four sets of black trigrams, known as "Kwae," representing the fundamental elements of nature: heaven, earth, fire, and water. The flag's colors and symbols reflect South Korea's cultural and philosophical heritage, emphasizing the principles of balance, harmony, and unity in the nation's identity.

Proportion:	2:3
Adopted:	October 15, 1949
Designed by:	Lee Eung-jun
Flag image:	Animated GIF (25 frames looped)
Flag emoji code:	🇰🇷

The emblem of South Korea consists of the Taegeuk symbol surrounded by five stylized leaves, symbolizing the country's national flower, the Rose of Sharon, and a ribbon with the official Korean name of the country in Korean letters. The emblem symbolizes South Korea's cultural and philosophical values of harmony, balance, and unity while incorporating elements of its national identity and heritage, making it a powerful representation of the country's character and aspirations.

South Korea, officially known as the Republic of Korea, is a country that forms the southern part of the Korean Peninsula in East Asia. Its capital is Seoul, and its population is about 51.74 million (2021). According to its land and sea borders, it borders with China, Japan, and North Korea.

COUNTRY PROFILE

Capital and largest city:	Seoul
Other major cities:	Busan, Incheon, Daegu
Official language:	Korean
Region:	Eastern Asia
Ethnic groups:	99% South Korean, 1% Others
Religions:	56.9% Korean shamanism or non-religious beliefs, 19.7% Protestantism, 15.5% Korean Buddhism, 7.9% Catholic Church
Nationality name:	South Korean
Area:	100,363 km² (38,750 sq mi)
Population:	51.74 million (2021)
Currency:	South Korean Won
Country codes:	KR, KOR (ISO 3166)
Internet Top-Level Domain:	.kr
Calling code:	+82

Keywords: Flag and emblem of South Korea - Taegeukgi (Korean: 대한민국 국기와 국장 - 태극기), GIF

References:

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_South_Korea
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emblem_of_South_Korea