South Korea

애국가

동해 물과 백두산이 마르고 닳도록
하느님이 보우하사 우리나라 만세

무궁화 삼천리 화려강산
대한 사람 대한으로 길이 보전하세

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Romanised

Aegukga

Donghae mulgwa Baekdusan-i mareugo daltorok
Haneunim-i bouhasa urinara manse

Mugunghwa samcheolli hwaryeo gangsan
Daehan saram Daehan-euro giri bojeonhase

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English Translation

Patriotic Song

Until the East Sea’s waters run dry and Mount Baekdu is worn away,
May God protect our country forever.

Three thousand li of splendid rivers and mountains,
Filled with the Rose of Sharon (hibiscus),
May the Korean people preserve it forever.

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The anthem has 4 verses, though typically only the first verse is sung at most events.
The music was composed in 1935 by Ahn Eak-tai.
The flower mentioned, Mugunghwa (무궁화), is the national flower of South Korea.
“Three thousand li” symbolises the full length of the Korean Peninsula.