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Taegeukgi with Chinese Characters Meaning "Liberation is Not Far Off"

‘불원복(不遠復)’ 태극기 ( 不遠復 太極旗 )

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Classification National Registered Cultural Heritage
Name of Cultural Properties Taegeukgi with Chinese Characters Meaning "Liberation is Not Far Off"
Quantity One Item (128*82cm)
Designated Date 2008.08.12
Age 1907
Address The Independence Hall of Korea, 230, Namhwa-ri, Mokcheon-eup, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do

This Taegeukgi is known to have been used by Go Gwang-sun (1848-1907) who was a general of righteous armies in Gurye, Jeollanam-do at the end of Joseon Dynasty. This is embroidered with Chinese letters """"""""不遠復"""""""", which means that liberation is not far off. This Taegeukgi presents highly valuable data in studying the history of Korea’s anti-Japanese independence movement.