Yew, which lives thousand years when it is alive and dead, is the spirit of Taebaek. Green leaves throughout all 4 seasons symbolize harmony and continued growth of the citizens, and the straight bough means a strong will of the cultural citizens.

Peony symbolizes the gentle and generous identity of the citizens. Its green leaves mean pureness of the citizens and the bough represents unity through mutual help.

A jay is a city bird for signaling the bright future of Taebaek. Its gentle and wise temper symbolizes tenacity and cooperative spirit of the citizens.