Historically, that the governing dynasty of the country had not enjoyed such a state symbol as the flag Korea.The need for its introduction was first raised in 1880, but has not been resolved positively.Two years later, on a diplomatic mission to Japan off the Korean envoy Pak Yong-hyo.There he created a sketch, which eventually became the basis for the creation of the now existing symbol.
Appearance of the flag of the Republic of Korea
Flag of South Korea, which is the photo above is a white cloth, bearing the circle.It consists of two parts, one of which is red, and the second - blue.This circle was borrowed aforementioned Pak Yong-hyo in the Chinese philosophy of nature and symbolizes the Great repartition.Note that schematically halves are interconnected in the form of a vortex.Along the edges are four trigrams inflicted black.
Symbolism
Many people are interested in the question of what the flags of Korea.In this case it is necessary to consider each element separately.White background state symbol shows the purity, uniformity and peaceful character of the locals.In this regard, since ancient times Koreans prefer white clothes.
sign of great redistribution began to be used for a long time here.Its red semicircle (Jan) marks associated with nobility and masculine.The blue part (Yin) represents hope and is feminine.The fact that these two elements into one another, represents a single creative source that interdependence exists simultaneously with the confrontation.In other words, for the Korean Grand repartition identified with the source of life of people.This cycle happens all the time, so the character of the country is considered to be eternal.
Trigrams, which are placed at the corners of the flag of Korea are different, so their values are different to each other.Each of them is identified with one of the four elements of the universe.In the upper left corner is the "Qian", which is a symbol of humanity, heaven and east.To her left is "Kan" - trigram that is associated with such concepts as the wisdom, the north and the moon.Bottom Right placed "Kun", denoting land, justice and west.The remaining fourth trigram is known as "Lee" and symbolizes autumn, the sun and the south.It should be noted that they can replace each other an unlimited number of times.
Approval of the South Korean flag
Flag Korea, which is used as of today, was approved in 1948, after the founding of the Republic.This decision officially announced the minister of culture and education in the country a year later.All of the standards associated with the state symbol, the completed form received in the future.For example, in 1950 the government introduced rules manufacture cloth, and in 1964 the president signed a decree determines the order in which the flag of Korea should be raised and lowered.
Developing the flag of North Korea
After the independence of North Korea from Japan, in November 1947, the local ruler, Kim Il Sung ordered the government to develop a banner.This work, he took personal control, focusing on the ideological content of symbolism.In addition, the leader of the country insisted that the flag of North Korea must be different than purely national content.
modern North Korean symbol
As noted above, the development was carried out under the rigorous control of the so-called "leader".Moreover, virtually all elements were made entirely them.Modern country's flag is a rectangular fabric.In the center is a horizontal red stripe from which go up and down on a thin white line, and behind them - the blue wide stripes.To the left of the center is a red star in a white circle.
blue stripes symbolize the people's struggle for independence, peace and the triumph of socialism.White color in the state symbol is associated with the fact that the North Korean nation is united, courageous, hard-working and heroic.In addition, every Korean is a true patriot.The red stripe of people identified with loyalty to the leader and the party, as well as their solidarity and unity.Red Star was placed on the North Korean flag in memory of the revolutionary struggle of the people against Japan.
