List of Korean flags
This is a list of flags used by South Korea, North Korea, and their predecessor states.
Korean reunification flag
| Flag | Date | Use | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| File:Unification flag of Korea.svg | 1991–present | Korean Unification Flag | Used to represent the whole of Korea when North and South participate together in international sporting events.[1] |
National
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| Flag | Date | Use | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Present national flags of North and South Korea | |||
| File:Flag of North Korea.svg | 1948–present | Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagFlag of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Ramhongsaek Konghwagukki) | Red field with a blue bar on the top and bottom separated by a thin white stripe, the red field charged near the hoist with a white disc with a red star in the center. Current, post-1992 standard shown. |
| File:Flag of South Korea.svg | 1948–present | Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagFlag of the Republic of Korea (Taegeukgi) | White field with a red and blue taegeuk in the center and four black trigrams, one in each corner of the flag. Modified several times since its original adoption in 1948. Current, post-2011 version shown. |
| Historical versions | |||
| File:Royal flag of Goryeo (Bong-gi).svg | Extant 1392 | Template:IFIS The Royal flag of the Goryeo dynasty[2] | Also known as the "Bong-gi", which means "The Phoenix Flag". |
| File:Royal Flag of Goryeo magi.svg | Extant 1392 | Template:IFIS The Royal banner of the Goryeo dynasty. | Also known as the "Haema-gi", which means "The Seahorse Flag". |
| File:Royal Flag of Goryeo sanggi.svg | Extant 1392 | Template:IFIS The Royal banner of the Goryeo dynasty. | Also known as the "Sang-gi", which means "The Elephant Flag". |
| File:Flag of the King of Joseon (1876).png | Extant 1876 | Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag The Personal standard of the King of Joseon[3][4] | |
| File:Flag of the king of Joseon.svg | 1882–1907 | Template:IFIS Royal standard of the Joseon dynasty[4] | |
| File:Imperial banner of Korea.svg | 1897–1907 | Template:IFIS Imperial standard of the Korean Empire | |
| File:Imperial Standard of Korean Empire (1908 ~ 1910).png | 1908–1910 | Template:IFIS Imperial standard of the Korean Empire | |
| File:Emperor Emeritus's Standard of Korean Empire (1908 ~ 1910).png | 1908–1910 | Template:IFIS Standard of emperor emeritus of the Korean Empire | |
| File:Empress's Standard of Korean Empire (1908 ~ 1910).png | 1908–1910 | Template:IFIS Standard of empress of the Korean Empire | |
| File:Crown Prince's Standard of Korean Empire (1908 ~ 1910).png | 1908–1910 | Template:IFIS Standard of crown prince of the Korean Empire | |
| File:Crown Princess's Standard of Korean Empire (1908 ~ 1910).png | 1908–1910 | Template:IFIS Standard of crown princess of the Korean Empire | |
| File:Prince's Standard of Korean Empire (1908 ~ 1910).png | 1908–1910 | Template:IFIS Standard of prince of the Korean Empire | |
| File:Flag of Korea (1882-1910).svg | 1882–1910 | Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag *Flag of the Joseon dynasty and Korean Empire
The first version from top is depicted in the 1882 U.S. Navy book Flags of Maritime Nations. The third version from the top is a replica of the one given by emperor Gojong to American diplomat Owen N. Denny (1838–1900), who served as his advisor. The second version from the bottom is depicted in the 1899 U.S. Navy book Flags of Maritime Nations. Lowest is the version found in the 1944 United States postage stamp series. |
The former Korean imperial flag had a different taegeuk from that in the current South Korean flag. Note that the 1882 U.S. Navy depiction may be left-right reversed. The arrangement of the trigrams was not officially fixed until an ordinance of 1949, when the South Korean government issued the construction. |
| File:Flag of Korea (1884).svg | |||
| File:Flag of Korea (1888, Denny Taegukgi).svg | |||
| File:Flag of Korea (1893).svg | |||
| File:Flag of Korea (1899).svg | |||
| File:Korean flag 1944 United States stamp detail.jpg | |||
| File:Flag of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea.svg | 1919–1948 | Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag The flag of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea | In exile in several cities of China |
| File:Flag of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea (2).svg | |||
| File:Flag of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea (3).svg | |||
| File:Flag of the People's Committee of Korea.svg | 1945–1946 | Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Flag of the People's Republic of Korea | A white rectangular background with three red horizontal strips throughout middle, and a red and blue taegeuk with white border near hoist side. Used by the People's Committees throughout postwar Korea. |
| File:Flag of South Korea (1945–1948).svg | 1945–1948 | Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Flag of the United States Army Military Government in Korea | A white rectangular background, a red and blue taegeuk in the center that symbolizes harmony, and four black trigrams, on each corner of the flag. |
| File:Flag of South Korea (1946–1948).svg | |||
| File:Flag of the Provisional People's Committee for North Korea.svg | 1946–1948 | Flag of the Provisional People's Committee for North Korea | A white rectangular background, a red and blue taegeuk in the center that symbolizes harmony, and four black trigrams, on each corner of the flag. |
| File:Flag of North Korea (1948–1992).svg | 1948–1992 | Flag of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea | Red field with a blue bar on the top and bottom separated by a thin white stripe, the red field charged near the hoist with a white disc with a red star in the center. |
| File:Flag of South Korea (1948–1949).svg | Template:DtsTemplate:Spaced ndashTemplate:Dts | Civil and state flag and ensign of the First Republic of South Korea. | This flag was designed by the first National Assembly. |
| File:Flag of South Korea (1949–1984).svg | Template:DtsTemplate:Spaced ndashTemplate:Dts | Civil and state flag and ensign of the First, Second, Third, Fourth and the Fifth Republic of South Korea. | The construction sheet was specified by the Ministry of Education and Culture in October 1949. The exact colors were specified via presidential decree in October 1997.[5][6] |
| File:Flag of South Korea (1984–1997).svg | Template:DtsTemplate:Spaced ndashTemplate:Dts | Civil and state flag and ensign of the Fifth and Sixth Republic of South Korea. | |
| File:Flag of South Korea (1997–2011).svg | Template:DtsTemplate:Spaced ndashTemplate:Dts | Civil and state flag and ensign of the Sixth Republic of South Korea. | |
Political flags
Governmental flags
North Korea
| Flag | Date | Use | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard of the chairman of the State Affairs Commission | |||
| File:Flag of the Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea.svg | 2018–present | Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagFlag of the chairman of the State Affairs Commission | Emblem of the chairman of the State Affairs Commission on a dark red field. |
| Flag of the National Government | |||
| File:Flag of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army (Obverse).svg | 2023–present | Flag of the Ministry of National Defence | Red flag with the emblem of the Korean People's Army that defaced with the emblem of North Korea |
| File:Flag of the Ministry of Social Security (North Korea).svg | 2023–present | Flag of the Ministry of Social Security, also flag of the Social Security Forces | |
| File:Flag of the Ministry of State Security (North Korea).svg | 2023–present | Flag of the Ministry of State Security | |
South Korea
Military
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Korea
North Korea
| Flag | Date | Use | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| File:Standard of the Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army before 2002.svg | 1996–2002 | Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagFlag of the Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army | |
| File:Standard of the Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army.svg | 2002–2022[7] | The Supreme Commander Star on a red flag. Sometimes used as a war flag during military exercises. | |
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army (1948).svg | 1948 | Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagFlag of the Korean People's Army | Initially designed in 1948 with the early draft for the Emblem of North Korea in 1948. The slogan reads: "For the independence of the motherland and the people" (Script error: No such module "Lang".). Used only as ceremonial unit color for historical units beginning 2013. |
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army (1948, reverse).svg | With a red star with golden border and bearing a hammer and two sickles. The inspection reads: "Korean People's Army / [Unit number] / 1st (as in ceremonies) Defensive Division" (조선인민군 제1국방사단). Revived as ceremonial unit color for historical units beginning 2015. | ||
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army (1948-1961).svg | 1948–1961 | Used only as ceremonial unit color for historical units beginning 2013. | |
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army (1948-1961, reverse).svg | |||
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army (1948-1961, for Guards).svg | Used for Guards units only. The slogan on obverse side reads: "For the motherland's freedom and independence" (Script error: No such module "Lang".). The reverse side have a Guards badge with Korean letters reading "[Unit number] / 2nd (as in ceremonies) Infantry Division" (제2부병사단). Revived as ceremonial unit color for Guards units beginning 2013. | ||
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army (1948, reverse for Guards).svg | |||
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army (1961).svg | 1961–1992[8] | Latest version shown; emblem adopted in 1992.[8] The slogan reads: "For the unification and independence of the motherland, and the freedom and happiness of the people" (Script error: No such module "Lang".). | |
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army (1992).svg | 1992–1993 | Emblem of DPRK updated to the one featuring the Paektu Mountain. | |
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army (1961-1993, reverse).svg | 1961–1993 (reverse) |
With a red star with golden border and bearing a hammer and two sickles. | |
| File:Flag of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army.svg | 1993–2023 | Flag of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army | Seen used during the October 1995 parade, observed very rarely. |
| File:Flag of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army (Back) (1993-2023).svg | |||
| File:Flag of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army (Normal).svg | 2023–present | Red flag with the emblem of the KPA is defaced with the emblem of the DPRK emblazoned on largened red star. The slogan reads "For the endless prosperity of the fatherland and the security of the people! (조국의 무궁한 번영과 인민의 안녕을 위하여)", with the date of the founding of the KPA as 2 February 1948 in the canton. | |
| File:Flag of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army (Reverse).svg | A design containing the façade of the WPK headquarters in Pyongyang, and a red shield bearing the party symbol.[9] | ||
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army Ground Force.svg | 1993–2023[10] | Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagFlag of the People's Army Ground Force | Emblem of KPA with slogan: "For the unification and independence of the motherland, and the freedom and happiness of the people" (Script error: No such module "Lang".).[8]
Until the death of Kim Il Sung, version with the slogan "Let us defend the Party's Central Committee headed by dear Comrade Kim Il Sung with our lives!" (Script error: No such module "Lang".) was also used. When Kim Jong Il was in power, the slogan used between 1997–2011 was: "Let us defend the headquarters of the revolution headed by the great Comrade Kim Jong Il with our lives!" (Script error: No such module "Lang".). Until the flag replacement in 2023, the slogan "Let us defend the Party's Central Committee headed by the great Comrade Kim Jong Un with our lives!" (Script error: No such module "Lang".) was also used. The 4.25 commemorates the foundation of People's Anti-Japanese Guerrilla Army on April 25, 1932.[8] Also used since 2020 by the Special Operations, Strategic Forces and Social Security Forces as branch and unit colours. |
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army Ground Force (1993–1994).svg | |||
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army Ground Force (1997-2012).svg | |||
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army Ground Force (2020–2023).svg | |||
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army Ground Force (reverse) (1993-2023).svg | Reverse side of the flag of the Korean People's Army Ground Force. | With Korean letters reading "Revolutionary armed forces of the Workers' Party of Korea, Korean People's Army [unit name] / No.425 unit (in ceremonies)" (Script error: No such module "Lang".).
The number 425 commemorates the foundation of People's Anti-Japanese Guerrilla Army on April 25, 1932. | |
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army Ground Force (2023-).svg | 2023–present | Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagFlag of the People's Army Ground Force | Identical to the former flag except the emblem of the KPA is defaced with the emblem of the DPRK emblazoned on largened red star. The slogan reads "For the endless prosperity of the fatherland and the security of the people! (조국의 무궁한 번영과 인민의 안녕을 위하여)", with the date of founding of the particular unit placed in the canton. This flag is used by units of the Ground Forces to serve as a unit flag. The date of foundation on the canton differs among KPAGF units of regiment/brigade level and above, independent battalions and educational institutions. |
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army Ground Force (Reverse).svg | Reverse side of the flag of the Korean People's Army Ground Force. | Identical to the former flag except the party symbol is placed within a design containing the facade of the WPK headquarters in Pyongyang. The slogan reads "Let us defend the Party's Central Committee headed by Dear Comrade Kim Jong Un with our lives!" (경애하는 김정은동지를 수반으로 하는 당중앙위원회를 목숨으로 사수하자!)[9] | |
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Navy (1993–2023).svg | 1993–2023[10] | Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagFlag of the People's Navy | Emblem of KPA with anchor. The slogan reads: "For the unification and independence of the motherland, and the freedom and happiness of the people" (Script error: No such module "Lang".).
Until the death of Kim Il Sung, version with the slogan "Let us defend the Party's Central Committee headed by dear Comrade Kim Il Sung with our lives!" (Script error: No such module "Lang".) was also used. When Kim Jong Il was in power, the slogan used between 1997–2011 was: "Let us defend the headquarters of the revolution headed by the great Comrade Kim Jong Il with our lives!" (Script error: No such module "Lang".). Until the flag replacement in 2023, the slogan "Let us defend the Party's Central Committee headed by the great Comrade Kim Jong Un with our lives!" (Script error: No such module "Lang".) was also used. |
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Navy (1993–1994).svg | |||
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Navy (1997–2012).svg | |||
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Navy (2020–2023).svg | |||
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Navy (reverse) (1993-2023).svg | Reverse side of the flag of the flag of Korean People's Navy. | With Korean letters reading "Revolutionary armed forces of the Workers' Party of Korea, Korean People's Army [unit name] / No.415 unit (in ceremonies)" (Script error: No such module "Lang".).
The number 415 commemorates the birthday of Kim Il-Sung on April 15. | |
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army Navy (Obverse).svgSmall vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag | 2023–present | Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagFlag of the People's Navy | Identical to the former flag except the emblem of the KPA is defaced with the emblem of the DPRK emblazoned on largened red star, surrounded by a laurel wreath, and surmounted by an anchor and steering wheel. The slogan reads "For the endless prosperity of the fatherland and the stabling of the people! (조국의 무궁한 번영과 인민의 안녕을 위하여)", with the date of founding of the particular unit placed in the canton. The representative flag of the whole branch displays the date 28 August 1949. |
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army Navy (Reverse).svgSmall vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag | Reverse side of the flag of the flag of Korean People's Navy. | Identical to the former flag except the party symbol is placed within a design containing the façade of the WPK headquarters in Pyongyang. The slogan reads "Let us defend the Party's Central Committee headed by Dear Comrade Kim Jong Un with our lives!" (경애하는 김정은동지를 수반으로 하는 당중앙위원회를 목숨으로 사수하자!)[9] | |
| File:Naval Ensign of North Korea.svg | 1990s–present | Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagNaval ensign of North Korea | Red flag with Paektu Mountain in rays in a disc with national color outlines and a red star. |
| File:Guards Ensign of North Korea.svg | 1990s–present | Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagNaval Ensign of North Korea for Guards Units | |
| File:Naval jack of North Korea.svg | 1990s–present | Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagNaval Jack of North Korea | |
| File:NKAF flag.svg | 1993–2023,[10] (insignia updated in 2012) | Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagFlag of the Korean People's Army Air and Anti-Air Force | Emblem of KPA with wings. The slogan reads: "For the unification and independence of the motherland, and the freedom and happiness of the people" (Script error: No such module "Lang".).
Until the death of Kim Il Sung, version with the slogan "Let us defend the Party's Central Committee headed by dear Comrade Kim Il Sung with our lives!" (Script error: No such module "Lang".) was also used. When Kim Jong Il was in power, the slogan used between 1997–2011 was: "Let us defend the headquarters of the revolution headed by the great Comrade Kim Jong Il with our lives!" (Script error: No such module "Lang".). Until the flag replacement in 2023, the slogan "Let us defend the Party's Central Committee headed by the great Comrade Kim Jong Un with our lives!" (Script error: No such module "Lang".) was also used. |
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army Air Force.svg (1993–1994).svg | |||
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army Air Force (1997-2012).svg | |||
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army Air Force.svg (2020–2023).svg | |||
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army Air Force (reverse) (1993-2023).svg | 1993–2023 | Reverse side of the flag of the Korean People's Army Air and Anti-Air Force. | With Korean letters reading "Revolutionary armed forces of the Workers' Party of Korea, Korean People's Army [unit name] / No.216 unit (in ceremonies)" (Script error: No such module "Lang".).
The number 216 commemorates the birthday of Kim Jong-Il on February 16. |
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army Air and Anti-Air Force (Obverse).svg | 2023–present | Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagFlag of the Korean People's Army Air Force | Identical to the former flag except the emblem of the KPAAF is defaced with the emblem of the DPRK emblazoned on largened red star with additional stars at the top. Lower stripes are arranged as chevrons, and with six trailing jet fighters emerging behind the emblem. The slogan reads "For the endless prosperity of the fatherland and the security of the people! (조국의 무궁한 번영과 인민의 안녕을 위하여)", with the date of founding of the particular unit placed in the canton. The representative flag of the whole branch displays the date 29 November 1945. |
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army Air and Anti-Air Force (Reverse).svg | Reverse side of the flag of the Korean People's Army Air Force. | Identical to the former flag except the party symbol is placed within a design containing the façade of the WPK headquarters in Pyongyang. The slogan reads "Let us defend the Party's Central Committee headed by Dear Comrade Kim Jong Un with our lives!" (경애하는 김정은동지를 수반으로 하는 당중앙위원회를 목숨으로 사수하자!)[9] | |
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army Strategic Force.svg Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag |
2018–2020 | Flag of the Strategic Force | Emblem of KPA on an upper half globe |
| File:Flag of Korean People's Army Strategic Force (reverse).svg Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag |
With Korean letters reading "Revolutionary armed forces of the Workers' Party of Korea, Korean People's Army [unit name] / No.108 unit (in ceremonies)" (Script error: No such module "Lang".).
The number 108 commemorates the birthday of Kim Jong-Un on January 8. | ||
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army Strategic Force (2023, Obverse).svg Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag |
2023–present | With the same pattern as army flag but has the date 3 July 1999 on obverse side. | |
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army Strategic Force (2023, Reverse).svg Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag | |||
| File:Flag of the Missile General Bureau (North Korea).svg | 2023–present | Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagFlag of the Missile Administration | The Flag of the Missile Administration is seen with its Emblem in a large form with the founding date of 2016.4.30, The slogan reads "For the endless prosperity of the fatherland and the security of the people! (조국의 무궁한 번영과 인민의 안녕을 위하여)" |
| File:Flag of the Missile General Bureau (North Korea, Reverse).svg | Identical to the Backside flags of the KPA except the party symbol is placed within a design containing the façade of the WPK headquarters in Pyongyang | ||
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army Special Operation Force.svg Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag |
2018–2020 | Flag of the Special Operation Force | Emblem of KPA with the Big Dipper. |
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army Special Operation Force (reverse).svg Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag |
With Korean letters reading "Revolutionary armed forces of the Workers' Party of Korea, Korean People's Army [unit name]". / No.506 unit (in ceremonies)" (Script error: No such module "Lang".).
The number 506 commemorates the 7th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea on May 6, 2016. | ||
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army Special Operation Force (2023, Obverse).svg Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag |
2023–Present | With the same pattern as army flag but has the date 7 February 1969 on obverse side. | |
| File:Flag of the Korean People's Army Special Operation Force (2023, Reverse).svg Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag | |||
| File:Flag of the Worker-Peasant Red Guards.svg Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag |
2007–2023 | Flag of the Worker-Peasant Red Guards | Slogan used until 2012, since then the flag shares the same motto as the rest of the KPA. |
| File:Flag of the Worker-Peasant Red Guards (reverse).svg Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag |
With Korean letters reading "Worker-Peasant Red Guards". | ||
| File:Flag of the Worker-Peasent Red Guards (Normal).svg Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag |
2023–Present | The slogan reads "For the endless prosperity of the fatherland and the security of the people! (조국의 무궁한 번영과 인민의 안녕을 위하여)" | |
| File:Flag of the Worker-Peasant Red Guards (Reverse).svg Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag |
With Korean letters reading "Worker-Peasant Red Guards". |
South Korea
See also
References
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