What is the history of South Korean Flag?

The current South Korean flag was adopted and recognized as official by the government on October 15^th, 1949. The colors of the flag were given a meaning in October 1997, and are also discussed on the ‘Ordinance Act of Law Concerning the National Flag of the Republic of Korea.’ The Korean National Flag is named “T’aegukki.” The name was derived from the taeguk circle in the center. The taeguk circle stands for the eternal principle that everything in the universe is created and develops through the interaction between yin and yang; thus it symbolizes creation and development. White, being a traditional Korean color, elaborates the meaning of salience, honesty, chastity, and harmony in all aspects of life. This means that everything in life and universe had evolved under the message of truthfulness with everything in harmony with another. The central circle is based on the ideology of yin-yang, representing the idea that contrary forces are interdependent and interlinked, giving rise to one another.

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