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The purpose of this study is to analyze an introduction process of the national emblem and its architectural application in the Korea of modernization period(1876∼1910). The national emblem as a symbol of the nation has been used in European imperial nations and Japan in those years. In order to establish a trade & communication treaty with these nations, the Korea need to introduce the national emblem. Following conclusions have been reached through the study. At first, as a symbol of the Korea, Taegukmun-emblem(太極紋章) was adopted into issuing stamps & coins in 1884, 1885. At later, Ihwamun-emblem(李花紋章) appeared as a symbol of the royal family. These emblems were used for ornamental symbol in diverse categories, as it were, formal wear, order, badges, daily articles, and building etc. The architectural application type of the Korean national emblem was similar to cases in European imperial nations and Japan.