South Korea Flag

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South Korea flag

Country Code

KR, KOR (ISO 3166-1)

Category

Asia

Population

51,600,000

Capital

Seoul

Area

100,363 km²

Currency

South Korean Won (₩, KRW)

Calling Code

+82

Official Name

Republic of Korea

Subregion

Eastern Asia

Languages

Korean

Top Level Domain

.kr, .한국

Driving Side

Drive on the right

UN Status

UN Member

Highest Point

1 950 m, 6 400 ft

Lowest Point

0 m, 0 ft

International Organization Membership

United Nations

GDP Per Capita

2022

South Korea Flag Meaning

The white background symbolizes purity, the central taegeuk represents the balance of the universe, and the four trigrams represent natural elements such as sky, earth, water, and fire.

South Korea Flag Colors

#FFFFFF

White - symbolizes purity and peace

#C60C30

Red - the yang of the taegeuk, symbolizing positive energy

#003478

Blue - the yin of the taegeuk, symbolizing passive energy

#000000

Black - the trigrams, symbolizing wisdom

Frequently asked questions

What colors are on the South Korea flag?
The South Korea flag uses these colors: #FFFFFF, #C60C30, #003478, #000000.
What is the country code for South Korea?
South Korea uses the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code KR.
What is the capital of South Korea?
The capital of South Korea is Seoul.
Which continent is South Korea in?
South Korea is located in Asia.

South Korea Capital

Seoul - Capital of South Korea

Seoul - Capital of South Korea

Neighboring Countries