3/15/2024 0 Comments South korea flag![]() ![]() ![]() Taegukgi of the Joseon King Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons Since there was no flag it was proposed that one be created. The Empire of Japan had sent a delegate to the negotiations with a flag to hang next to the flag of the Joseon Kingdom. During this time negotiations were ongoing for the Japan-Korea Treaty of 1876, or in Korea known as the Treaty of Ganghwa Island. The first time this became an issue was in 1876 during the Joseon Dynasty. Before that time the kingdoms of Korea did not think it necessary or important to create a flag. Korea did not have a national flag until 1883. Yet, what about the signs that represent Korea? The South Korean flag or the Taeguk are very distinct, but have you ever stopped and wondered what they mean and represent? The Flag of South Korea, Taegukgi ( 태극기) History Photo Credit: So when you think of South Korea what do you think of? King Sejong, Yi Sun Sin, or even K-Pop definitely could come to mind. ![]()
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