North Korea Flag

North Korea flag
North Korea flag

North Korea's flag is a symbol of the country's political ideology and national identity. It is also known as the Ramhongsaek Konghwagukgi (Korean: ; literally “blue and red-colored republic flag”) and is occasionally referred to as the flag of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

A central red panel is surrounded by a narrow white stripe on top and bottom and a broad blue stripe. Near the hoist, the central red panel features a five-pointed red star within a white circle. The red hue reflects revolutionary traditions and the blood shed for the revolution and the country, the blue color represents people's sovereignty and unification, and the white color represents the party's principles' purity and brightness.

It should be emphasized that the flag is absolutely illegal under South Korea's National Security Act due to its ties to the ruling North Korean regime. However, it is permitted to be used in rare circumstances such as media coverage, drama and film production, and international sporting events in which the two Koreas compete together.

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Country information

North Korea, officially known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), is a country located in East Asia, on the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. It is bordered by China and Russia to the north, and by South Korea to the south. North Korea is known for its authoritarian government, which is led by the ruling Korean Workers' Party and its leader, Kim Jong-un.

The history of North Korea dates back to ancient times, with the first human settlements dating back to at least 4000 BC. The Korean Peninsula was divided into two countries after World War II, with the Soviet Union occupying the north and the United States occupying the south. North Korea became a communist state in 1948, and has been ruled by the Korean Workers' Party since then.

Today, North Korea is a poor, isolated country with a heavily controlled economy. The country is known for its production of coal, iron, and other minerals, as well as its military-industrial complex. North Korea has a temperate climate, with cold winters and hot summers. The official language of North Korea is Korean, and the country has a homogeneous population with a shared cultural and linguistic heritage.

Independent Yes
Country codes KP, PRK (ISO 3166-1)
Official name Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Official languages Korean
Religion /
Capital city Pyongyang
Continent Asia
Time zone UTC+9 (Pyongyang Time)
Member of United Nations
Population 26,069,294 (2023)
Population density 214 per Km2 (554 people per mi2)
Urban Population 62.5 % of the population is urban (16,119,904 people in 2020)
Migrants (net) -5,403
Median age 35.3 years
Total area The total land area is 120,410 Km2 (46,491 sq. miles)
Highest point Paektu-san (2 744 m, 9 003 ft)
Lowest point Sea of Japan
GDP per capita $ / (World Bank, 2021)
Currency North Korean won (₩, KPW)
Calling code +850
Internet TLD .kp (click here to find and register domain name)
Country Wikipedia Page North Korea Wikipedia Page

Main Cities by Population in North Korea

# CITY NAME POPULATION
1 Pyongyang 3,222,000
2 Hamhung 559,056
3 Namp'o 455,000
4 Sunch'on 437,000
5 Hungnam 346,082
6 Kaesong 338,155
7 Wonsan 329,207
8 Chongjin 327,000
9 Sariwon 310,100
10 Sinuiju 288,112
11 Haeju 222,396
12 Kanggye 209,530
13 Hyesan 192,680
14 Songnim 152,425
15 Manp'o 116,760
16 P'yongsong 100,000
17 Hyesan-dong 97,794
18 Yuktae-dong 76,427
19 Hongwon 70,923
20 Rajin 66,224
21 Ongjin 64,247
22 Kilju 63,652
23 Chaeryong-up 53,330
24 Anju 50,196
25 Uiju 50,081
26 Hoeryong 43,831
27 Sungho 1-tong 39,841
28 Changyon 39,368
29 Sunan 36,671
30 Hwangju-up 35,641
31 Kyongsong 35,604
32 Aoji-ri 34,248
33 Nanam 34,055
34 Anbyon-up 31,845
35 Kusong 30,902
36 Chongju 29,065
37 Kangdong-up 28,922
38 Sonbong 27,331
39 Iwon-up 26,364
40 Hukkyo-ri 25,437
41 Kosan 24,822
42 Yonan-up 22,665
43 Namyang-dong 22,218
44 Yonggwang-up 21,882
45 Musan-up 21,739
46 Kowon-up 21,490
47 Hoeyang 21,111
48 T'ongch'on-up 20,575
49 Kapsan-up 20,406
50 Anak 19,995
51 Onsong 19,806
52 Kujang-up 19,522
53 Sil-li 19,463
54 Chunghwa 19,346
55 Samho-rodongjagu 19,025
56 Sinmak 18,669
57 Sakchu-up 18,001
58 Ayang-ni 16,104
59 Sinanju 15,693
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