Even the flag of South Korea is designed to stimulate thought about the universe. In this way, the South Korean flag is unlike most national flags that symbolize political arrangements or national resources. The circle in the center is called the taeguk. It represents a universe in perfect balance. About half of all Koreans have a common family name such as Kim, Lee, Choi, Chung, or Park.
Korean names have three parts.
The family name comes first. For males, the given name is made up of two parts. The first part will be the same for all males in one generation. So all boys, their brothers, and their male cousins would have the same first part of the name. The second part is typically more creative and unique.