Korean Unification Flag facts for kids
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| Proportion | 2:3 |
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| Adopted | 1991 |
| Design | Image of the Korean Peninsula in solid blue, including the contested Liancourt Rocks, on a white field. |
The Korean Unification Flag is a special flag used to represent all of Korea. It is used when North and South Korea join together as one team in sports events.
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What Does the Unification Flag Look Like?
The flag has a simple design. Its background is white. In the middle, there is a blue shape of the Korean Peninsula. This shape includes Jeju Island to the southwest. It also includes Ulleungdo and the Liancourt Rocks to the east. These islands were added to the flag's design in 2003.
However, during the 2018 Winter Olympics, the flag used did not show Ulleungdo or the Liancourt Rocks.
Different Versions of the Flag
The design of the Unification Flag has changed a little over time.
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This version shows the Korean Peninsula and Jeju Island.
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This flag includes the Korean Peninsula, Jeju Island, and Ulleungdo.
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This version, from after 2003, shows the Korean Peninsula, Jeju Island, Ulleungdo, and the Liancourt Rocks.
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Images for kids
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The Korean Unification Flag at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in 2005.
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The flag displayed at the Seoul Christmas Festival in 2015.
See also
In Spanish: Bandera de la unificación coreana para niños
