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Pledge of allegiance to the flag of South Korea

Okay, so you know how we have a flag in our country, right? Well, in South Korea, they also have a flag - just like how some other countries have their own flags too.

Now, when people want to show respect and loyalty to their country, they say a special thing called a "pledge of allegiance." It's like saying "I promise to be loyal and love my country." In South Korea, people say a pledge of allegiance to their flag as a way of showing their respect and love for their country.

When they say the pledge of allegiance, they stand tall and say some words that show that they love their country and will be loyal to it. It's like saying "I promise to always be a good citizen of South Korea and to do my best to make my country a better place."

So, when you see people in South Korea putting their hand on their heart and saying some special words in front of the flag, it's because they are pledging their loyalty and love to their country. It's a special thing to do, and it shows that they are proud of where they come from.