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What does Korean flag represent?
The Korean flag is called taegeukgi (pronounced teh-GUK-key). The colors of the flag are red, blue, and black on a white background. The flag stands for the three components of a nation: the land (the white background), the people (the red and blue circle), and the government (the four sets of black bars or trigrams).
What is the purpose of Korean language in Taekwondo?
Learning Korean terminology as part of Taekwondo practice enhances the students’ study of this Korean Martial Art. Incorporating Korean words and philosophy is also provides an opportunity for learning some history and culture. This is another way that Taekwondo training engages body and mind.
How many flags does Korea have before?
Following the division of Korea, you could say that there are now 3 Korean flags, the North Korean flag, which you can read about here, the South Korean flag, which you can read about here (link) and lastly the unified flag of Korea, which you can read about here. And that is the history of the flags of unified Korea!
Who invented the Korean flag?
Park Yeong-hyo
The South Korea official flag was adopted in October 1949. The flag was designed in 1882 when Korea was under the rule of the Joseon Dynasty. Ma Jianzhong, a Chinese official, suggested the flag design and Park Yeong-hyo created a flag based on his description.
Do you learn Korean in Taekwondo?
Many Taekwondo schools in the USA and around the world are run by Korean instructors thus you will have to learn some basic Korean during your training (i.e. Korean numbers, Korean names of kicks, etc.). …
Why is the South Korean flag important?
The flag of South Korea, also known as the Taegeukgi, is a symbolic icon that represents peace, unification, creation, light and eternity. This powerful representation of the East Asian nation has grown to become one of pride for the Korean people, but it also has an interesting history.
Why does North Korea have two flags?
The North Korea flag can be displayed both vertically and horizontally. The red star represents communism, red panels represent patriotism, white stripe is unification and culture, with the blue stripe representing unity. President Kim Il Sung and his successors have often talked about the importance of the flag.