South Korea Flag

South Korea flag
South Korea flag

The South Korean national flag, commonly known as the Taegukgi or Taegeukgi (lit. ‘Taiji flag,' is a symbol of the country and has been flown as the country's official flag since August 15, 1945, when the country earned independence from Japan.

A white rectangular backdrop with a red and blue Taegeuk symbol in the center and four black trigrams, one in each corner, make up the flag. The Taegeuk sign depicts the universe's balance and harmony, and the four trigrams are symbols from ancient Chinese philosophy that reflect the four cardinal points and the universe's equilibrium. The Taegukgi is a national flag comparable to those flown by the Joseon dynasty, the Korean Empire, and the Korean government-in-exile during Japanese occupation.

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South Korea is a country located in East Asia, bordered by North Korea to the north, China to the west, and Japan to the east. It is a country with a rich cultural heritage and a mix of different ethnicities and religions. South Korea is known for its stunning natural beauty, with a varied landscape ranging from mountains and forests to beaches and coastlines.

The history of South Korea dates back to ancient times, with the first human settlements dating back to at least 4000 BC. The country has a long and complex history, with a mix of Korean, Chinese, and other influences. South Korea gained independence from Japan in 1945, and has since gone through a number of political and economic challenges.

Today, South Korea is a high-income country with a large and diversified economy. The country is known for its manufacturing industry, as well as for its production of agricultural products such as rice, wheat, and livestock. South Korea has a temperate climate, with four distinct seasons. The official language of South Korea is Korean.

Independent Yes
Country codes KR, KOR (ISO 3166-1)
Official name Republic of Korea
Official languages Korean (Pyojuneo)
Religion 56.1% No religion, 27.6% Christianity, 15.5% Korean Buddhism, 0.8% Others
Capital city Seoul
Continent Asia
Time zone UTC+9 (Korea Standard Time)
Member of United Nations
Population 51,383,198 (2023)
Population density 527 per Km2 (1,366 people per mi2)
Urban Population 81.8 % of the population is urban (41,934,110 people in 2020)
Migrants (net) 11,731
Median age 43.7 years
Total area The total land area is 97,230 Km2 (37,541 sq. miles)
Highest point Halla-san on Jejudo (1 950 m, 6 398 ft)
Lowest point Sea of Japan
GDP per capita $ 34,997 (World Bank, 2021)
Currency South Korean won (₩, KRW)
Calling code +82
Internet TLD .kr, .한국 (click here to find and register domain name)
Country Wikipedia Page South Korea Wikipedia Page

Main Cities by Population in South Korea

# CITY NAME POPULATION
1 Seoul 10,349,312
2 Busan 3,678,555
3 Incheon 2,628,000
4 Daegu 2,566,540
5 Daejeon 1,475,221
6 Gwangju 1,416,938
7 Suwon 1,242,724
8 Goyang-si 1,073,069
9 Seongnam-si 1,031,935
10 Ulsan 962,865
11 Bucheon-si 850,731
12 Jeonju 711,424
13 Ansan-si 650,728
14 Cheongju-si 634,596
15 Anyang-si 634,367
16 Changwon 550,000
17 Pohang 500,000
18 Uijeongbu-si 479,141
19 Hwaseong-si 476,297
20 Masan 434,371
21 Jeju City 408,364
22 Cheonan 365,114
23 Kwangmyong 357,545
24 Kimhae 356,242
25 Chinju 307,242
26 Yeosu 295,538
27 Gumi 291,006
28 Iksan 283,501
29 Mokpo 268,402
30 Gunsan 243,406
31 Wonju 243,387
32 Suncheon 230,796
33 Sejong 230,327
34 Chuncheon 209,746
35 Icheon-si 196,230
36 Guri-si 195,236
37 Gangneung 180,611
38 Yangju 179,923
39 Osan 158,978
40 Seogwipo 155,691
41 Gyeongju 155,237
42 Gimcheon 150,000
43 Jeongeup 139,876
44 Hanam 134,902
45 Gyeongsan-si 129,903
46 Andong 129,319
47 Hwado 106,358
48 Tonghae 101,128
49 Asan 97,749
50 Wabu 96,775
51 Namyangju 90,798
52 Kwangyang 89,281
53 Hongseong 89,174
54 Sokcho 89,047
55 Eisen 84,625
56 Wanju 84,009
57 Yangp'yong 83,367
58 Ungsang 83,360
59 Sinhyeon 82,560
60 Gwangju 81,780
61 Mungyeong 81,525
62 Naeso 80,987
63 Muan 75,718
64 Hongch'on 75,251
65 Changnyeong 74,668
66 Seosan 74,208
67 Koch'ang 72,996
68 Gongju 72,435
69 Kyosai 72,124
70 Yangsan 71,936
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