The flag of North Korea
The red star on the flag symbolises revolutionary traditions.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Pyongyang
- Region
- Eastern Asia
- Currency
- North Korean won
- Population
- 26,571,036
The flag of North Korea is one of the most recognisable national symbols in Asia. The red star on the flag symbolises revolutionary traditions.
The flag of North Korea
The red star on the flag symbolises revolutionary traditions. A flag tells the story of a nation — its history, its values and its people.
Capital and location
Pyongyang is the capital of North Korea, in Eastern Asia, part of Asia.
Currency
The official currency of North Korea is the North Korean won (KPW).
People
North Korea is home to around 26,571,036 people.
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