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Taeguk
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| Taeguk | |
|---|---|
| Hangul: |
태극
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| Hanja: |
太極
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| Revised Romanization: | Taegeuk |
| McCune-Reischauer: | T'aegŭk |
Taeguk is the Korean cognate of Taiji, the Taoist concept of yin and yang, from which all is actualized. In South Korea, the Taeguk symbol is typically portrayed in red (yin, or heaven) and blue (yang, or earth).
The Taeguk symbol is most prominently displayed on South Korea's national flag, called the Taegeukgi (along with four of the eight Palgwae diagrams). The design of the flag was reportedly suggested by Qing diplomat Ma Jianzhong in 1882.[1] Because of the Taeguk's association with the national flag, it is often used as a patriotic symbol, as are the colors red and blue.
A popular variant in Korea is the Sam-Taeguk (三太極), which adds a yellow lobe, representing man, to the red and blue. The Sam-Taeguk is frequently seen on fans.
Taeguk (as well as Palgwae) is also a series of Taekwondo forms taught in the World Taekwondo Federation; see Taeguk (Taekwondo).
In the film Attack the Gas Station!, a character argues that Pepsi is a Korean product because it bears a logo similar to the Taeguk.
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