Most Koreans know the national flower and national anthem of their country, but not many people know the hidden meanings of them.

Rose of Sharon is the English name of mugunghwa. Mugunghwa grows well anywhere in Korea and has a longer blooming period than other flowers.

In 1937, Aegukka, the Korea¡¯s national anthem is composed by ¾ÈÀÍÅÂ. The Republic of Korea adopted tis song as the national anthem after liberation.