Flag of North Korea
Colors
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Meaning & Symbolism
Red represents the revolutionary spirit and patriotism of the people. Blue symbolizes sovereignty, peace, and friendship. White represents the purity of ideals and national culture. The five-pointed red star is the symbol of communism and the Workers' Party of Korea.
History
Adopted when the Democratic People's Republic was established in 1948, three years after the division of Korea.
Curiosities
It is completely different from the traditional Korean flag used by South Korea. The white disc represents the traditional yin-yang without the symbol.
