What are the meanings of the shapes and colors in the Korean flag?
Koreans call their flag Tae Guk-Ki. The Korean flag represents peace and balance. • The black bars in the corners of the flag represent things that are opposite to each other. The upper left corner represents Heaven, and the opposite diagonal corner represents earth. The upper right corner represents water, and the opposite diagonal corner represents fire. • In the middle of these extremities is Um and Yang the symbol of balance and opposites. • The white background means peace. What is the meaning of Tae Keuk Sa Jahng, the high green belt poomse? The meaning of Tae Keuk Sa Jahng is Thunder. Thunder is one of the most powerful natural forces circling, and echoing. This poomse should be performed with this in mind. Back to study guide menu. Back to home page.