North Korea's Evolving Flags and Symbols
The Flag of the Provisional People's Committee for North Korea
WEB The flag of the Provisional People's Committee for North Korea was adopted on July 10, 1948, two months before the Democratic People's Republic of Korea was proclaimed. It featured a white rectangular background with a red and blue horizontal stripes and a socialist star.
Flag of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
The National Flag of North Korea
WEB The national flag of North Korea was officially adopted on September 9, 1948, and has been in use ever since. It features three horizontal bands: a blue top band, a red middle band (triple the width of the blue bands), and a white bottom band. In the center of the red band, a white disc is outlined with a blue circle and contains a red five-pointed star.
Meaning and Symbolism
The blue bands on the flag represent "unity, peace, and friendship." The red band represents "blood spilled in the struggle for freedom and independence." Finally, the white band represents "purity, innocence, and integrity." The red star represents "the revolutionary spirit of the Korean people."
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