United Korea Flag: Meaning and History

History of the flag
This flag appeared at the 1990 Asian Games, when negotiations were held to form a unified team of the two Koreas under a common banner.
Although they were unsuccessful, the unification flag was designed for the occasion.
What do the elements of the flag mean?


The silhouette of the peninsula represents the whole of Korea, without borders, affirming territorial and historical unity.
The white background reflects the purity, peace and shared cultural tradition of the region.
Blue symbolizes hope, unity and harmony between North and South.
