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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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