Flag of North Korea
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The flag of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, also known as the Ramhongsaek Konghwagukgi (literally "red-colored flag of the republic"), has a central red panel, bordered both above and below by a narrow white stripe and a broad blue stripe.[1][2] The central red panel has a five-pointed red star in a white circle near the left side.[1][2]
Meaning
According to the CIA World Factbook:[2]
- The red band stands for the country's revolutionary traditions
- The red star represents socialism
- The white symbolizes purity, strength, and dignity
- The blue stands for sovereignty, peace, and friendship
Flag Of North Korea Media
Vexillological symbol Vertical display of the flag
Construction sheet of the flag
North Korean flags flying near the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun
Kim Il Sung giving a speech in front of the Soviet flag and the taegukgi in 1946
The design initially selected by Kim Il Sung, according to North Korean government sources
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Flag of North Korea | Meaning, Colors & History | Britannica (in en). www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Korea, North: Details (in en). The World FactbookCentral Intelligence Agency. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
