Korean Flag Meaning: What do all the Symbols Mean?

Korean Flag Meaning

Korean Flag Meaning

The South Korean flag is probably one of the more immediately recognizable flags of the world. It has a very simple and easy to notice design. However, there are deeper meaning behind the colors and symbols on the flag.

The first things you might notice on the flag are the blue and red colors that make up the circle in the middle of the flag. Most of you might realize it looks like the commonly known yin/yang symbol and that’s because it is.

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Winter in Korea be Like…

Winter in Korea

It’s been super cold the past few days with a big fat Siberian high bringing down cold air from Russia. It seems like in Korea, we have to choose between slightly warmer temps above freezing with dirty air, or clear blue skies and bone chilling temps. I’m thinking I prefer the latter.

Umbrella Sales in Korea

Monsoon Season in Korea

I always like to say Korea has 5 seasons instead of 4 (technically true). The monsoon season (called 장마 in Korean) always comes with a bang and this year is no exception. What usually ends up happening is that I will either forget my umbrella at home, at work, or some other random place and … Read more

Spicy Food

Spicy food in Korea

I love a lot of spicy food in Korea. There are some “problems” a few hours after eating it, but worth it.

Reasons to Drink Soju…

reasons to drink soju

I’ve actually never been a fan of stuff, but drink it sometimes when out with older Koreans. The new fruit versions are very tasty though and very dangerous since they are sweet and easy to down. Also with #3…while soju is still relatively cheap, the price has been going up over the past couple of … Read more