Flag of North Korea
The national flag of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, also known as the Ramhongsaek Konghwagukgi (Korean: 람홍색공화국기; literally "blue and red-coloured flag of the republic"), consists of a central red panel, bordered both above and below by a narrow white stripe and a broad blue stripe. The central red panel bears a five-pointed red star within a white circle near the hoist.
| Ramhongsaek Konghwagukgi | |
| Use | National flag and ensign |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Adopted | 10 July 1948 (introduced) 8 September 1948 (official) |
| Design | A wide red stripe at the centre, bordered by a narrow white stripe both above and below, followed by a blue stripe. The central red stripe carries a five-pointed red star within a white circle near the hoist. |
| Designed by | Kim Il Sung (North Korean official claim), Kim Tu-bong |
| Flag of North Korea | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 람홍색공화국기(발) |
|---|---|
| Hancha | 藍紅色共和國旗(발) |
| Revised Romanization | lamhongsaek gonghwagukgi(bal) |
| McCune–Reischauer | lamhongsaek konghwagukki(ppal) |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 홍람오각별기 |
| Hancha | |
| Revised Romanization | hongramogakbyeolgi |
| McCune–Reischauer | hongramogakpyŏlgi |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 인공기 (인민공화국기) |
| Hancha | 人共旗 (人民共和國旗) |
| Revised Romanization | in-gonggi (inmingonghwagukgi) |
| McCune–Reischauer | in'gonggi (inmin'gonghwagukki) |
The flag is strictly prohibited under the National Security Act in South Korea due to its association with the ruling North Korean regime, and it is only allowed in extremely exceptional cases such as media coverage, drama and film, and international sports events.
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