Gyeongnam FC is a professional football club based in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, competing in the K League 2 (2023), the second tier of South Korean football. This unofficial Gyeongnam FC flag (Korean: 비공식 경남 FC 깃발) features the team's official logo on a red background with a black diagonal stripe derived from the club's visual identity.
| Flag Proportion: | 3:5 (standard flag ratio) |
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| Flag Format: | Animated GIF (25-frame loop) |
| Flag Usage: | Fan-made / unofficial digital flag |
The shield-shaped Gyeongnam FC logo carries rich symbolism that reflects the club's regional identity and historical heritage. At its center is a white GFC monogram formed from the team's initials in English, serving as a bold and recognizable identifier. Behind the monogram is a stylized representation of the legendary Turtle Ship (Geobukseon), a famous naval vessel from the Joseon Dynasty associated with Admiral Yi Sun-sin and the maritime history of South Gyeongsang. The black diagonal stripe crossing the red shield adds a dynamic sense of strength and movement to the design. At the top of the shield, crown-like and flame-inspired motifs reference the ancient Gaya Kingdom and its bronze-age cultural heritage, symbolizing fire, sun, and power. At the bottom, a black ribbon displays the club name "GYEONGNAM FC," reinforcing its identity. Overall, the emblem combines historical symbolism, regional pride, and sporting identity to represent Gyeongnam FC's character and aspirations in South Korean football.
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| Team name: | Gyeongnam Football Club |
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| Team nicknames: | The Reds |
| Team abbreviation: | GFC |
| Founded: | 2006 |
| Location: | Changwon, South Korea |
| Ground: | Changwon Football Center |
| Capacity: | 15,071 |
| League: | K League 2 |
| Team Colors: | Red and Black |
| Championships: | 1 |
| Second places: | - |
| Seasons in the K League 2: | 7 |
| Mascot: | - |
