デニー太極旗

The Denny Taegukgi is South Korea's national flag featuring a white rectangular background with a red and blue taegeuk circle in the center. Surrounding this circle are four black trigrams positioned at the corners in a symmetrical arrangement.

The flag received official recognition in 1882 when Park Yeong-hyo presented the design to the Joseon Kingdom and King Gojong gave his approval. This marked a turning point in how Korean identity was visually represented to the world.

The flag reflects traditional Korean philosophy through the taegeuk symbol representing balance and equilibrium. The four black trigrams around it embody natural forces and cosmological principles that are central to Korean cultural thought.

The heritage site is accessible during regular opening hours and offers educational materials that explain the flag's role in Korean national identity. Taking time to read the available information helps visitors understand the cultural importance of what they are seeing.

This particular specimen dates to the late 1800s and represents one of the earliest standardized versions of Korea's national banner. Its survival demonstrates how early Korea sought to establish its modern national image through deliberate design.

Location: Yongsan-dong

Location: Seoul

GPS coordinates: 37.52389,126.98056

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:22