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Meaning of the Flag

The national flag of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) consists of a wide horizontal red stripe bordered above and below by a thin white stripe and a broad blue stripe. The red stripe is charged near the hoist with a five-pointed red star inside a white disc. And blue stands for the gallant visage of our people, symbolising the spirit of the Korean people fighting for world peace and progress. === Outside of Korea === The North Korean flag has been mistakenly used by a number of international organisations to represent South Korea.

Meaning of Flag Colors

Red, Blue, White

Flag History

1. 1883
   Korea adopted its first national flag, the taegukgi (태극기) or "Flag of Great Extremes", in 1883.
2. Present
   

   Current national flag.

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