Imperial Seal of Korea

Imperial Seal of Korea
Ihwamun (Seal of the Korean Empire)
Imperial Seal of Korea on Seokjojeon, Deoksugung, Seoul

The Imperial Seal of Korea or Ihwamun (이화문, 李花紋) is one of the symbols of the Korean Empire. It was originally the crest of the royal family and was subsequently used for the coat of arms of the short-lived empire. The symbol features a red plum flower.


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