Aegukga
"Aegukga" (Korean: 애국가, Hanja: 愛國歌, Korean pronunciation: [ɛːɡuk͈ːa]), meaning The Patriotic Song is the national anthem of the Republic of Korea (South Korea). It should not be confused with North Korea's anthem, which has the same name.
Lyrics
| Hangul (official) | Hangul and Hanja | Revised Romanization of Korean | IPA transcription |
|---|---|---|---|
1절 |
1절: |
1-jeol: |
[1 t͡ɕʌ̹ɭ] |
English translations
| Literal English translation | Poetic English translation[1] |
|---|---|
1st verse |
1st verse |
History
- The song was first sang against the colonial Japanese.
- The song used to be a different tune than the current tune.
References
- "The Korean National Anthem". Archived from the original on 2021-05-22. Retrieved 2022-10-14.