National Flag

The Korean flag is called Taegeukgi. The design symbolizes the principles of the yin
and yang forces in Asian philosophy. The circle in the center, called taeguk, is divided
into two equal parts: the red top, which represents the proactive cosmic forces of the
yang and the blue bottom, which represents the responsive cosmic forces of the yin.
Together, these two forces embody the concepts of continual movement, balance,
and harmony that characterize the sphere of infinity. The circle is surrounded by
a trigram in all four corners, each symbolizing one of the four universal elements:
heaven( ), earth ( ), fire () and water (). The white base of the flag symbolizes light
and the purity of the Korean people.