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.