The present invention relates to a light emitting diode including a substrate, a first conductive type semiconductor layer arranged on the substrate, a second conductive type semiconductor layer arranged on the first conductive type semiconductor layer, an active layer disposed between the first conductive type semiconductor layer and the second conductive type semiconductor layer, a first electrode pad electrically connected to the first conductive type semiconductor layer, a second electrode pad arranged on the first conductive type semiconductor layer, and an insulation layer disposed between the first conductive type semiconductor layer and the second electrode pad, the insulation layer insulating the second electrode pad from the first conductive type semiconductor layer. At least one upper extension may be electrically connected to the second electrode pad, the at least one upper extension being electrically connected to the second conductive type semiconductor layer.