“Land of the Morning Calm,” Friend, Aug. 1975, inside front cover
Land of the Morning Calm
The Flag of South Korea
The flag of the Republic of South Korea is called the tae-gook-gi, and it has a deep meaning. The flag was designed and made by Yung-hyo Pak in August 1882:
White background = peace and security
Red and blue circle = purity and creation
Three lines = east, sky, heaven, spring, and benevolence
Four lines = south, autumn, sun, courtesy, and separation
Five lines = north, winter, unity, moon, and wisdom
Six lines = west, summer, ground or earth, and justice
Lines altogether = eternity, brightness, and prosperity.