The flag of North Korea is known in the country as the "blue and red flag of the Republic", and has been the flag of North Korea since 1948. The prominent feature of the flag is its red star being the universal symbol of socialism and communism.
The red is said to represent the patriotism and determination of the Korean people. The white represents the unity of the Korean people, and the blue represents the desire to fight for international independence, peace, friendship and unity.
The red star, of course, represents communism and the North Korean desire to build a socialist utopia.
Others say that the red represents anti-Japanese sentiment, the bloodshed of the Korean people, and the invincible might of the people firmly united to support the republic.
The flag of North Korea is banned in South Korea and is only allowed to be shown in official capacities, such as during diplomatic events or international sporting events such as the Winter Olympics held in South Korea in 2018.
Workers Party of Korea flag
Another flag you'll see a lot of in North Korea is the flag of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea.
The Workers' Party of Korea has been in power in North Korea since 1948.
The flag consists of a red background. In the centre is a hammer, sickle and writing brush. The hammer and sickle, most people will know, are common symbols of communism and socialism. However, the writing brush is unique to North Korea and is meant to represent the intellectuals as a third pillar of the party, alongside workers and farmers.
