Park Yeong-hyo facts for kids
- In this Korean name, the family name is Park.
Park Yeong-hyo (Korean: 박영효 ; 朴泳孝, 1861-1939) was an important politician and activist during Korea's Joseon dynasty. He worked to make Korea a better place and fought for its independence. He is also famous for helping to design the national flag of Korea, called the Taegukki.
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Who Was Park Yeong-hyo?
Park Yeong-hyo was born in 1861. He grew up during a time when Korea was facing many changes. He believed that Korea needed to modernize and become stronger. Because of his ideas, he became a key figure in Korean politics.
Designing the Korean Flag
One of Park Yeong-hyo's most lasting contributions is his role in creating the flag of Korea. In 1882, he designed the Taegukki (Korean: 태극기;太極旗). This flag is still used today and is a strong symbol of Korea. It represents balance and harmony, with its red and blue circles and four black trigrams.
A Leader for Change
Park Yeong-hyo was also one of the main people behind the Gapsin coup in 1884. This was an attempt to bring big changes to the government. The goal was to make Korea more modern and independent. Even though the coup did not fully succeed, it showed how much Park Yeong-hyo wanted to improve his country. He was a brave leader who worked hard for his beliefs.
His Family Life
Park Yeong-hyo married Princess Yeonghye. She was the daughter of King Chuljong of Joseon. King Chuljong was the 25th king of the Joseon dynasty. This marriage connected Park Yeong-hyo to the royal family.
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