Flag of North Korea
The flag of North Korea has a wide red horizontal band in the center, bordered above and below by thin white stripes and broader blue bands at the top and bottom. Near the hoist, the red band holds a white disc with a red five-pointed star. The flag has a 1:2 ratio.
Colors
- Red #E81828 · 57%
- Blue #0848A8 · 33%
- White #F8F8F8 · 10%
Proportions: 1:2
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of North Korea
Red stands for the revolutionary traditions of the state, white for purity and the unity of the Korean people, and blue for the wish for peace. The red star is a symbol of communism. The flag was adopted in 1948, the year the Democratic People's Republic of Korea was founded.
Map of North Korea
North Korea is a country in East Asia, on the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. It borders China and Russia to the north and South Korea to the south, with the Yellow Sea to the west and the Sea of Japan (East Sea) to the east.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of North Korea?
The flag of North Korea is red, blue, and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of North Korea?
The flag of North Korea has a ratio of 1:2 (height to width).
What does the flag of North Korea mean?
Red stands for the revolutionary traditions of the state, white for purity and the unity of the Korean people, and blue for the wish for peace. The red star is a symbol of communism. The flag was adopted in 1948, the year the Democratic People's Republic of Korea was founded.
Can I download the flag of North Korea?
Yes: this page has the flag of North Korea as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Original: Unknown author Vector: Zscout370).
