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Korea (1910) Flag: Meaning and History

The trigrams originate from the I Ching and represent:

Sky Water

Earth Fire

History of the flag

The flag of the Korean Empire was adopted in 1897 during the Joseon period.It marks the emergence of modern Korea and reflects cosmic harmony.

In 1910, the flag was banned following the Japanese invasion of the Korean peninsula.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

Symbolizes the balance of yin (blue) and yang (red): universal harmony between opposites (earth/sky, shadow/light, feminine/masculine).
Symbolizes purity and peace.

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