National Symbols
National Flag
The national flag of South Korea is known as Taegukgi. Which represents the thought, philosophy, and mysticism.
The circle in the middle, the red and blue part represents absolute. The circle represent duality. Examples are heaven and hell, fire and water, night and day, or good and evil.
The circle in the middle, the red and blue part represents absolute. The circle represent duality. Examples are heaven and hell, fire and water, night and day, or good and evil.
National animal
The national animal of Korea is the
tiger because it means strength and courage.
tiger because it means strength and courage.
National flower
The national flower in Korea is the hibiscus. The hibiscus has been loved by the Korean people for years. The flower is known to be very hearty. It represents the memory of the Koreans.
Korea's national anthem
1. Until that day when the waters of the Eastern Sea run dry and Mt. Baekdu is worn away,
God protect and preserve our nation.
CHORUS:
Three thousand Li of splendid rivers and mountains, filled with Roses of Sharon;
Great Korean people, stay true to the Great Korean way!
2. As the pine atop Mt. Namsan stands firm, as if wrapped in armur,unchanged through wind and frost, so shall our resilient spirit.
Chorus
3. The Autumn sky is void and vast, high and cloudless;
the bright moon is our heart, undivided and true.
Chorus
4. With this spirit and this mind, give all loyalty,
in suffering or in joy, to the love of this country.
God protect and preserve our nation.
CHORUS:
Three thousand Li of splendid rivers and mountains, filled with Roses of Sharon;
Great Korean people, stay true to the Great Korean way!
2. As the pine atop Mt. Namsan stands firm, as if wrapped in armur,unchanged through wind and frost, so shall our resilient spirit.
Chorus
3. The Autumn sky is void and vast, high and cloudless;
the bright moon is our heart, undivided and true.
Chorus
4. With this spirit and this mind, give all loyalty,
in suffering or in joy, to the love of this country.
