The Korean War Commemorative Flag
The 50th Anniversary of the Korean
War Commemorative Flag is symbolic of the unified effort of the United
States, the Republic of Korea and our allies to stop Communist aggression
on the Korean Peninsula 50 years ago. The light blue and white streamer
that runs through the center of the flag is the U.N. Battle Streamer. The
22 stars represent the 22 allied nations that fought side-by-side to save
South Korea. The words "Freedom is not Free" were added by our Veterans
who, more than anyone else, know the great price of liberty. The flag is
in both the English and Korean (Hangul) languages. In the center is the
"Tae Guk" symbol from the South Korean flag, familiar to many as the symbol
for the philosophy of Yin and Yang. In Korea, known as Eum and Yang, the
symbol stands for peace and harmony. South Korea has adopted this as their
official Commemorative Flag. The Institute of Heraldry assisted the 50th
Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee with the
design of the flag. It is the goal of the Committee to
see this flag flying in Commemorative Communities across the Nation to
honor and thank the veterans of the Korean War, their families and most
of all, those who lost loved ones.