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  2. Imperial Seal of Korea - Wikipedia

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    The symbol features a plum blossom (Korean: 이화; Hanja: 李花; RR: Ihwa; MR: Ihwa), also known as Maehwa, which signals the beginning of spring in Korea. [1] Plum blossom was taken to symbolize courage in the face of hardship, especially in something so physically delicate, and has been long admired by the Korean and Chinese literature. [2 ...

  3. Prunus mume - Wikipedia

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    In Korea, the plum blossom is a symbol for spring. [62] It is a popular flower motif, amongst other flowers, for Korean embroidery. [63] Maebyong are plum vases derived from the Chinese meiping and are traditionally used to hold branches of plum blossoms in Korea.

  4. Four Gentlemen - Wikipedia

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    ume (plum) blossoms (Prunnus mume) is associated with winter and has come to symbolize fertility, this is perhaps due to an ancient Chinese custom of throwing plums to seek love; nancho a native wild orchid is associated with spring has come to symbolize nobility, loyalty and fidelity;

  5. Three Friends of Winter - Wikipedia

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    The Chinese celebrated the pine, bamboo and plum together, for they observed that unlike many other plants these plants do not wither as the cold days deepen into the winter season. [2] Known by the Chinese as the Three Friends of Winter, they later entered the conventions of Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese culture.

  6. Orders, decorations, and medals of the Korean Empire

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    Order of the Golden Ruler was only presented to the royal family but later also presented to others, Order of the Auspicious stars was presented who have a special merit after getting Order of the Plum Blossom. Order of the Plum Blossom was presented to somebody who have merit after getting Order of the Taegeuk first class.

  7. The Hidden Meaning Behind 10 Stunning Orchid Colors

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    Learn about 10 orchid flower colors, including blue, red, brown, and black, the types of orchids that produce them, and what they mean.

  8. 100 Cultural Symbols of Korea - Wikipedia

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    The Korean Demilitarized Zone is a symbol of the division of the two Koreas and a space containing a future full of peace and reconciliation. The Korean Demilitarized Zone is also a place where the ecological environment is preserved because the activities of the general public are strictly prohibited. 38 Street cheering (길거리 응원)

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