Flag of South Korea
The flag of South Korea is a single-colored field with an emblem. Its colors are white, black, red and blue. On it: a disc. The current design dates from 1949. South Korea is in Asia, and its capital is Seoul. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Seoul |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 51.8 million |
| Area | 100,210 km² |
| Currency | South Korean won |
| Colors | white, black, red and blue |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1949 |
Which one is the flag of South Korea?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
China
Japan
MongoliaQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- Mountains cover about 70 percent of my land.
- My only land border has been sealed for over 70 years.
- A king had my alphabet designed in the 15th century so everyone could learn to read.
- My pop music and my TV series are watched all over the world.
- My capital is called Seoul.
Flags of the neighbors
North KoreaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of South Korea?
White, black, red and blue. The flag of South Korea is a single-colored field with an emblem.
What is the capital of South Korea?
Seoul.
Which flags look like the flag of South Korea?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with China, Japan, Mongolia.
When was the flag of South Korea adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1949.
What is the population of South Korea?
About 51.8 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 100,210 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.