United States Army Military Government in Korea
After the restoration of Korean independence in 1945, the "Taegukgi" remained in use after the southern portion of Korea became a democratic republic under the influence of the United States but also used by the People's Republic of Korea. At the same time, the flag of the United States was also used by the United States Army Military Government in Korea along with the "Taegukgi". Following the establishment of the South Korean state in August 1948, the current flag was declared official by the government of South Korea on 15 October 1949, although it had been used as the "de facto" national flag before then.