Korea (1882–1910)
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This flag is a former version of South Korea.
Taegeukgi design first used
The four-trigram Taegeukgi design was in use by 1882, and Pak Yeong-hyo first used the flag that year.
Joseon officially adopts the flag
The Joseon government officially promulgated the Taegeukgi as the national flag.
Provisional government readopts flag
The Korean Provisional Government in exile adopted the Taegeukgi during Japanese rule.
USAMGIK uses the TaegeukgiThis flag
The U.S. Army Military Government in Korea began using the Taegeukgi alongside the U.S. flag.
Adopted as South Korea’s flag
The Constituent National Assembly adopted the Taegeukgi as the national flag of South Korea.
Flag geometry standardized
The National Flag Correction Committee standardized the design, and the government announced the production law on October 15.
Flag layout specifications changed
New regulations codified exact dimensions and slightly changed the flag’s layout.
Colors officially specified
A presidential decree set precise color specifications for the flag for the first time.
Color specifications revised
The government re-specified the flag’s colors; its basic design remained unchanged.
