These are the words to the South Korean National Anthem called Patriotic Song. It was adopted as the National Anthem on 15 August 1948. This is a translation of the words. If anthem fails to play click here Until that day when the waters of the Eastern Sea run dry and Mt. Baekdu is worn away,
God protect and preserve our nation. CHORUS:
Three thousand Li of splendid rivers and mountains, filled with Roses of Sharon;
Great Korean people, stay true to the Great Korean way!
As the pine atop Mt. Namsan stands firm, as if wrapped in armour,
Unchanged through wind and frost, so shall our resilient spirit.
The bright moon is our heart, undivided and true. Chorus With this spirit and this mind, give all loyalty,
In suffering or in joy, to the love of country. Chorus