Flag of North Korea
A wide red band edged in white and blue, with a red star on a white disc toward the hoist.
- Colours
- blue
- red
- white
- Region
- Asia
- Adopted
- 1948
What the flag of North Korea means
Red stands for revolutionary traditions, the white stripes for purity and unity, and blue for the desire for peace. The red star on a white disc stands for communism and the leadership of the Workers' Party.
Where is North Korea?
North Korea is in Asia. The nearest countries in Battuta are South Korea, Japan, China, Mongolia and Philippines. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Asia.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of North Korea adopted?
The current flag of North Korea was adopted in 1948.
What colours are on the flag of North Korea?
The main colours of the flag of North Korea are blue, red and white.