Kwang-Gae
is named after the famous KwangGae-Toh-Wang, 19th King of the
Koguryo Dynasty, who regained all the previously lost territories including the
greater part of Manchuria.
The Diagram
represents Chinese character ( + ) for the expansion and recovery of
this lost territory. The 39 movements
refer to the first two figures of the 391 A.D., the year he came to the throne.
Po-Eun
Po-Eun is
the pseudonym of the loyal subject and famous poet Chong Mong-Chu (1400). His poem, I Would Not Serve A Second Master Though I Might Be Crucified A Hundred
Times, is known to every Korean. He was also a pioneer in the field of
physics. The Diagram ( -------- ) represents
his unerring loyalty to king and country towards the end of the Koryo Dynasty.
Gae-Baek
Gae-Baek is named after Gae-Baek, a great general in the
Baek-Je Dynasty (660 A.D.) The diagram
( | ) represents his strict and severe military discipline.
Eui-Am
Eui-Am is the pseudonym of Son Byong-Hi, leadr of the
Korean Independence Movement on March 1, 1919.
The 45 movements refer to his age when he changed the name of Dong Hak
(Oriental Culture) to Chondo Kyo (Heavenly Way Religion) in 1905. The diagram ( | ) represents his indomitable
spirit, which he displayed while dedicating himself to the prosperity of his
nation.
Choong-Jang
Choong-Jang
is the pseudonym given to General Kim Duk-Ryang who lived during the Yi
Dynasty, 14th century. This
pattern ends with a left had attack to symbolize the tragedy of his death, in
prison at the age of 27 before he was able to reach full maturity. The diagram is a capital “T”.
Juche
Juche is a philosophical idea that man is the master of
everything and decides everything. In
other words it is the idea that man is the master of the world and his
destiny. It is said that this idea was
rooted n Baekdu Mountain, which symbolizes the spirit of the Korean
people. The diagram represents the
Chinese character for Baekdo Mountain ( ).
Sam-Il
Sam-Il denotes the historical date of the Independence
Movement of Korea which began throughout the country on March1, 1919. The 33 movements stand for the 33 patriots
who planned the movement. The diagram
is a plus sign ( + ).
Yoo-Sin
Yoo-Sin is named after General Kim Yoo-Sin, a commanding
general during the Silla Dynasty. The
68 movements refer to the last figures of 668 A.D., the year hat the three
kingdoms of Korea were united. The
ready posture signifies a sword drawn on the right rather than the left
side. This symbolizes Yoo-Sins mistake
of following his king’s orders fo fight with foreign forces against his own
nation. The diagram is a capital “I”
with small “v ‘s” at the top and bottom (
).
Choi-Yong
Choi-Yong
is named after general Choi Yong, Premier and Commander-in-Chief of the armed
forces during the 14th century Koryo Dynasty. Choi Yong was greatly respected by his
subordinate commanders headed by General Yi Sung-Gae. General Yi later became the first king of the Yi Dynasty. The diagram is a plus sign ( + ).
Yon-Gae
Yon-Gae is named after a famous general during the
Koguryo Dynasty, Yon Gae Soon. The 49
movements refer to the last two figures of 649 A.D., the year he forced the
Tang Dynasty to quit Korea after destroying nearly 300,000of their troops at
Ansi Sung.
Ul-Ji
Ul-Ji is named after general Ul-Ji Moon Dok who
successfully defended Korea against a Tang’s invasion force of nearly one
million soldiers led by Yang Je in 612 A.D., Ul-Ji employing his and run
guerilla tactics, was able to decimate a large percentage of the force. The diagram ( + ) represents his
surname. The 42 movements represent the
author’s age when he designed the pattern.
Moon-Moo
Moon-Moo
honors the 30th king of the Silla dynasty. His body was burried near Dae Wang An (Great King’s Rock). According to his will, the body was placed
in the sea, “Where my soul shall forever
defend my land against he Japanese.” It
is said that the SokGul Am (Stone Cave) was built to guard his tomb. The Sok Gul Am is a fine example of the
culture of the Silla Dynasty. The 61
movements of this pattern symbolize the last two figures of 661 A.D. when Moon
Moo came to the throne.