Tang Soo Do: The Flags Flashcards
Stars
What do they symbolize on the American Flag?
50 white stars on a blue field represents the 50 states in the Union
American Flag Name in Korean
Song Cho Ki
Stripes
What do they symbolize on the American Flag?
13 alternating red and white stripes represent the original 13 states
Colors
What do they symbolize on the American Flag?
The colors red, white and blue symbolize the virtues of the entire nation. Blue is for JUSTICE, PRESERVATION and VIGILANCE. White is for INNOCENCE. Red is for STRENGTH and COURAGE
Korean flag in Korean
Kuk Ki
Describe the Korean flag
The flag of the Republic of Korea is a white field dominated in the center by the symbol of the Uhm-Yang. Around the Uhm-Yang are 4 anagrammed symbols
What does the Uhm-Yang symbolize?
The Uhm-Yang represents the dual nature of the Universe and the dual nature of every aspect of life. The red section represents the active side of life - Fire/Heaven/Father while the blue represents the passive side of life - Water/Earth/Mother
What do the anagrammed symbols on the Korean flag represent?
The four anagrammed symbols represent the individual aspects of the overall concept of the Uhm-Yang.
Upper Left: Three solid lines, the symbol for Heaven
Lower Right: Six short lines, the symbol for Earth
Upper Right: Two short lines/one solid line/two short lines, the symbol for Water
Lower Left: One long line/two short lines/one long line, the symbol for Fire
What is the meaning of the white field of the Korean flag?
The white field of the Korean flag represents the people of Korea
What is the meaning of the Korean flag?
This is the only flag representing the philosophy of the people which is that to have peace in life, people and the forces of nature around them must work in harmony with one another.
What is the name of the Federation flag in Korean?
Kwan Ki
