Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Regular defense drills held around Dokdo this week

Korea conducted regular defense drills near its easternmost islets of Dokdo earlier this week, a military source said Wednesday, in the second such exercise held under President Lee Jae Myung's government.

2025-12-25

JFA poster promotes the Samurai Blue... and the Korean flag?

The Japan Football Association is facing backlash over an image promoting its national football team that has been accused of resembling Korea’s national flag, according to a report by Japan's Sankei Shimbun on Thursday.

2025-11-13

Tottenham Hotspur poster wrongly depicts Korean flag, activist says

A Korean civic activist called out Tottenham Hotspur Football Club of the English Premier League and tour buses in Dubai for displaying incorrect versions of the Korean national flag, the Taegeukgi.

2025-08-20

Exhibit highlights the rich, dramatic history of Korea's national flag

A new exhibition at the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History showcases 210 Taegukgi flags, highlighting their role in Korea's struggle for justice, freedom, and unity throughout history. The exhibition runs until November 16.

2025-08-14

Flag of freedom

A banner of the Taegeukgi, the flag of Korea, embroidered by independence fighter Nam Sang-rak, hangs on the Kyobo Life building in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Aug. 3, ahead of the 80th anniversary of Korea's independence on Aug. 15.

2025-08-03

Giant flagpole, 'inextinguishable flame' slated for Gwanghwamun veterans memorial

Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul will host a new national symbol: a 100 meter (328 feet) high national flagpole. A brazier holding an “inextinguishable flame” symbolizing "eternal patriotism" will also be displayed in the area.

2024-06-25

Treasured standards

The Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) announced Thursday it is designating three historically significant Taegeukgi, or Korean national flags, as treasures. They are the Denny Taegeukgi, a Taegeukgi signed by Kim Gu (1876-1949), and ...

2021-08-12

Oldest remaining prototype of Korea’s national flag goes on display

“Denny Taegeukgi,” the oldest remaining prototype of Korea’s national flag, will be put on exhibition at the National Museum of Korea from Friday in celebration of the country’s Liberation Day. The flag was presented by Joseon King Gojong ...

2020-08-13