Korea, North Flag
Flag Date of Adoption
8 September 1948
Flag Symbolism
three horizontal bands of blue (top), red (triple width), and blue; the red band is edged in white; on the hoist side of the red band is a white disk with a red five-pointed starthe red symbolizes revolutionary patriotism and the fighting spirit. The star symbolizes the reolutionary traditions established by President Kim Il Sung. The white stands for the Korean nation and its culture. The blue stripes symbolize “the aspiration of the Korean people to unite with the revolutionary people of the whole world and fight for the victory of the idea of independence, friendship and peace”.
Korea, North National Anthem
| Anthem History |
This Communist nation adopted a new anthem upon its creation at the start of the cold war in 1947, simply titled "Patriotic Song". The words are by Pak Se Yong It has been in use since 1947 The music is by Kim Won Gyun |
| Anthem Lyrics |
Patriotic SongA ch'im un pinnara i kangsan Ungum e, chawon do kaduk han Samch'olli, arumdaun nae choguk, Panmannyon oraen ryoksa e. Ch'allan han munhwa ro charanan Sulgiroun inmin ui i yonggwang: Momgwa mam ta pach'yo, i, choson Kiri pattuse. Ch'alse. Paektusan Kisang ul ta anko. |
| Anthem Lyrics English |
Let morning shine on the silver and gold of this land, Three thousand leagues packed with natural wealth. My beautiful fatherland. The glory of a wise people Brought up in a culture brilliant With a history five millennia long. Let us devote our bodies and minds To supporting this Korea for ever. The firm will, bonded with truth, |