North Korea has been around the world in recent years. But this fame is extremely negative. Aggressive rattling of nuclear weapons and numerous violations of human rights, of course, raise concerns. But behind all this political bustle, few pay attention to the mentality that has developed in this country, which is manifested primarily in state symbols - the anthem, coat of arms and flag.
DPRK flag
North Korea, whose flag differs markedly from the symbols of other Asian states, appeared in 1948, after several years of anti-Japanese struggle and the ensuing political split. Unique circumstances led to the fact that traditional values for each Korean and new revolutionary ideals merged in it.
So, North Korea: the flag is made in the proportions 1: 2 (length 2 times the width) and consists of 5 longitudinal stripes of red, blue and white. Located in the middle with a slight leftward shift in length, the star symbolizes the country's revolutionary intentions and, in fact, is a tribute to the USSR. The latter has long patronized the DPRK in all areas.
Flag colors have the following meanings:
- Red - the patriotism of the revolutionary masses and the desire for struggle.
- White is the purity of ideals.
- Blue is a vocation to unite with other revolutionary peoples for the further struggle for world peace.
It is worth noting that the closest neighbors - South and North Korea - have the flag in the same color. Despite revolutionary aspirations, the state did not depart from the palette traditional for Southeast Asia.
Coat of arms of the DPRK
This symbol was also adopted in 1948 and at first glance it is very similar to the sign of the USSR. Indeed, the coat of arms of North Korea and the patron state are related by a red ribbon at the base and ears of corn framing the sign. On this, in fact, the similarity ends.
The main parts of the symbol:
- The coat of arms is framed by ears of rice, a traditional Korean food.
- In the upper part there is a revolutionary red star, from which, as from the sun, rays come.
- Pictured below is Mount Paekdu, where, according to legend, Hwangoon, the founder of the first Korean state, descended from heaven.
- The center of the coat of arms talks about industrial power with signs in the form of an electric tower, a powerful hydroelectric power station and a dam.
DPRK Anthem
North Korea received the flag and coat of arms almost 1 year later than its official national anthem was written. The solemn song, one of the co-authors of which was Park Se Yoon, consists of only 2 verses and does not call others to revolutionary achievements.
The anthem can be called very peaceful, because its main meaning is a story about the glory to which the Korean people lead the country.