South Korean National Anthem for Symphony Orchestra (Orchestre national d'Île-de-France Edition)

An arrangement of the national anthem of South Korea arranged for String Orchestra. There are also versions for Brass Quintet & full Orchestra in store.

"Aegukga" (Hangul: 애국가; hanja: 愛國歌,Korean pronunciation: [ɛːɡukk͈a]; English: "Patriotic Song") is the national anthem of South Korea. It was written around 1896. The exact origins of the song are unknown, but the current official version was established on August 15, 1948.

The Encyclopedia of Korean Culture defines "Aegukga" as "the song to wake up the mind to love the country". "Aegukga" in itself is differentiated from a national anthem. While a national anthem is the official symbol of the country, Aegukga refers to any song, official or unofficial, that contains love towards its country, such as Hungary's Szózat. However, the nationally designated "Aegukga" plays the role of symbolizing the country. In general, the term Aegukga refers to the national anthem of South Korea. Nevertheless, there are still more than ten other extant "Aegukgas" in South Korea.