Flag of North Korea
Flag NameFlag of North Korea
Country NameNorth Korea
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2KP
Date Adopted1948-09-08
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio1:2
Primary ColorsRed, Blue, White
Symbolism DescriptionThe red central panel symbolizes the revolutionary spirit, patriotism, and the determination of the working class. The narrow white stripes represent the purity, honesty, strength, and dignity of the Korean nation, and are a traditional color of Korea. The wider blue stripes symbolize sovereignty, peace, and friendship with progressive peoples of the world. The red five-pointed star represents the revolutionary traditions and the leadership of the Workers' Party of Korea. The white disk behind the star is a traditional Korean symbol, also signifying the unity of the Korean people.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerUnknown
Canton DetailsN/A (The flag does not feature a canton; the star and disk are positioned on the hoist side of the central red stripe.)
Related FlagsFlags of other socialist states, Historical Korean flags
Legal DescriptionThe design of the flag is specified in Article 170 of the Socialist Constitution of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Description
The flag of North Korea features a central red panel bordered by narrow white stripes and wider blue stripes at the top and bottom. A red five-pointed star within a white circle is placed in the hoist side of the red panel.
