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.