File:Emblem of South Korea.png

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Description 한국어: 대한민국의 나라문장 English: The emblem of South Korea Español: escudo de Corea del Sur 日本語: 大韓民国の国章 Українська: Герб Південної Кореї 中文: 大韩民国国徽 Date 2011 Source Own work by Ksiom Author Ksiom

This file is now in the public domain in the Republic of Korea (South Korea) because its term of copyright has expired there. (details)

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