North Korean Flag: A Symbol of Revolutionary Spirit and Independence
Historical Evolution of the North Korean Flag
Traditional Korean Taegŭk Flag
Before the introduction of the current flag, North Korea used the traditional Korean taegŭk flag. This flag featured a white background with a central red-blue disk and four sets of black bars.
Introduction of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Flag
The current North Korean flag was officially adopted on July 10, 1948, two months before the proclamation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Design and Symbolism of the North Korean Flag
Three Horizontal Bands
The flag comprises three horizontal bands: blue at the top, red triple the width of the blue bands in the middle, and blue at the bottom. The red band is edged with white on both sides.
White Disk and Red Five-Pointed Star
On the hoist side of the red band is a white disk containing a red five-pointed star. The white disk symbolizes purity, strength, and peace, while the red star represents the revolutionary spirit of the Koreans.
National Colors
The colors of the flag—red, white, and blue—are considered national colors and symbolize the following:
- Red: Independence and sacrifice
- White: Purity and strength
- Blue: Peace and prosperity
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