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What is the meaning of the black lines on the Korean flag?
The color of black is used for the four trigrams, each representing a different virtue. The yin-yang in the middle is half red and half blue, with blue symbolizing negative cosmic forces, while red represents positive cosmic forces.
Does North Korea and South Korea have same flag?
The Unification Flag of Korea And of course the Unification Flag of North and South Korea is an unofficial 2:3 flag that is usually flown when North and South Korea are together in sporting events. It features a white background with a light blue map of Korea. We’ve written an article about that one!
What is the story behind the South Korean flag?
The flag was designed in 1882 when Korea was under the rule of the Joseon Dynasty. The flag, known as Taegukgi or “supreme ultimate flag”, was accepted and officially adopted as the Joseon national flag in January 1883. When South Korea separated from North Korea, it adopted that flag as its national flag.
What kind of language is Korean?
The Korean language is part of a northern Asian language known as Altaic, that includes Turkish, Mongolian and Japanese, suggesting early Northern migrations and trade. Korean was also heavily influenced by Chinese, but have adopted its own writing system in the 16th century.
What is the major religion in Korea?
Religion in South Korea is diverse. A slight majority of South Koreans have no religion. Buddhism and Christianity are the dominant confessions among those who affiliate with a formal religion. Buddhism and Confucianism are the most influential religions in the lives of the South Korean people.
Where is BTS now?
The band currently lives at THE HILL, a swanky apartment complex located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, which is in the center of the city in a wealthy neighborhood.
What language does BTS speak?
Korean fluently, obviously. A lot of the members can speak Japanese very well and they have released exclusively Japanese albums. Jin and J-Hope can speak good Chinese and RM can speak English.
Does BTS speak native Korean?
Thanks to the success of their international stadium tour, the members of BTS had a chance to showcased their foreign language skills. Of course, all the BTS members are fluent in Korean, but what other languages can the K-Pop group members speak? Who is fluent in English? Here’s what we know.