According to an example embodiment, a vertical light emitting device (LED) includes a semiconductor layer including an active layer configured to emitting light, a first electrode on a first side of the semiconductor layer, and a second electrode on a second side of the semiconductor layer opposite to the first electrode. At least one of the first and second electrodes includes a metal electrode pattern and a transparent electrode pattern. The transparent electrode pattern is in a region between segment electrodes of the metal electrode pattern. The transparent electrode pattern is electrically connected to the metal electrode pattern.