National Symbols of North Korea

Last updated on May 21st, 2023 by Editorial Staff

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Introduction
Country Information
Coat of arms
Flag map
Country motto
National animal
National flower
National bird
Rest of national symbols
State symbols
Neighbouring countries
Proverbs & sayings
Compare with other countries
Location

North Korea is a country in Asia. The official name of North Korea is the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. It shares borders with 2 countries: China, and Russia. The people of North Korea are called North Koreans. North Korea shares a border with China and Russia to the north, at the Yalu and Tumen rivers, and South Korea to the south at the Korean Demilitarised Zone.

Etymology discusses where a term is considered to have originated from and how its meaning has changed over time. Etymology has been a factor in the naming of countries all across the world, and North Korea has also been influenced. The etymology of North Korea can be defined as; The name Korea derives from the name “Goryeo”. The name Goryeo itself was first used by the ancient kingdom of Goguryeo, which was considered a great power in East Asia.

Air Koryo is the national airline of North Korea. The national colors of the country are red, white, and blue. The emoji flag of the country is 🇰🇵, and the ISO code is PRK.

North Korea is known for the Tower of the Juche Idea, the Grand People’s Study House, and the Korea Art Gallery. The national dish of North Korea is Kimchi. Pyongyang soju, in addition to being a traditional beverage, is one of the country’s national drinks. The national instrument of North Korea is the Accordions.

The country has the time zone UTC+9 (Pyongyang Time followed by yyy/mm/dd as the standard date format.

North Korea is divided into 9 provinces. The capital of the country is Pyongyang, which is also the largest city in North Korea.

The literacy rate in North Korea is 100%.

The country’s total area is 120,540 km² (46,540 sq mi) and the total population is 25,778,816. The country’s average elevation is 400 m (1,312 ft), whereas the country’s terrain can be defined as; Mostly hills and mountains separated by deep, narrow valleys; coastal plains wide in the west, discontinuous in the east. The country’s usual climate is temperate with rainfall concentrated in summer.

The area of land next to a sea is called the coast, and a coastline is defined as the line where land and sea meet. North Korea has 2,495 km of coastline.

The North Korean won serves as the national unit of currency, and the Central Bank of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is recognized as the country’s central bank. The domain for North Korea is .kp and the country code is +850. The red star is the country’s coat of arms.

The national dress of North Korea is the hanbok, and 9 September is designated as National Day. In North Korea, the majority of the population practices State atheism as their religion.

Nature is a blessing from God and we must protect it because it provides us with the oxygen and food to survive. It also helps to keep our environment beautiful and clean. To emphasize the significance of nature, North Korea has selected a few forces of nature as national symbols. North Korea’s national bird is the Northern goshawk, while its national animal is the Chollima. The national flower is Magnolia sieboldii, whereas the national tree of North Korea is the Pine, and the highest peak is Paektu-san.

Mythical creatures can be found in the literature and mythologies of many different nations. They represent imaginative representations of various creatures, humans, or hybrids. They are known for their specific features, supernatural abilities, and distinctive appearance. The mythical creature of North Korea is Dragon.

Sports have always played an important role in developing the social and cultural structure of North Korea and other countries. When it comes to designating a sport as the official symbol, Ice hockey is considered the country’s national sport.

Poetry is a highly valued form of art, and many poets are considered significant national symbols of the country. The national poet of North Korea is Cho Ki-chon.

Kim Jong-il is the founder of North Korea. The country’s national anthem was written and composed by Pak Se-yong.

Mausoleums are buildings dedicated to holding someone’s remains. It serves as a reminder of the nation’s revolutionary fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country. Mausoleums are one of the most significant historical landmarks. The national mausoleum of North Korea is the Mausoleum of Tangun. The country’s national hero is Kim Jong-suk.

Due to their unique qualities and rich cultural or historical backgrounds, national monuments around the world are of great importance. The Mansudae Grand Monument is recognized as the national monument of the country. It attracts visitors from all around the world.

Numerous organizations are working on a global level to improve the current state of affairs and to collaborate in order to establish and maintain constructive partnerships. North Korea is a member of the United Nations (UN). North Korea collaborates with them to organize, analyze, and address various events and situations.

Kim Jong-un (Supreme Leader) is the current President of North Korea.

North Korea has declared Korean as the country’s official language.

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Country information

Official name(s)	Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Alternative name(s)	Democratic People's Republic of Korea (official, English)
Regional location	North Korea shares a border with China and Russia to the north, at the Yalu and Tumen rivers, and South Korea to the south at the Korean Demilitarised Zone
Country name etymology	The name Korea derives from the name "Goryeo". The name Goryeo itself was first used by the ancient kingdom of Goguryeo, which was considered a great power in East Asia
Climate	Temperate with rainfall concentrated in summer
Terrain	Mostly hills and mountains separated by deep, narrow valleys; coastal plains wide in the west, discontinuous in the east
Population	25,778,816
National Day	9 Sep 1948
Language(s)	Korean
Religion	State atheism
Country code	+850
Literacy rate	100%
Currency	North Korean won
Capital city	Pyongyang
ISO	PRK
Domain(TLD)	.kp
Ethnicity	N/A
Head of government	Supreme Leader
Nationality	North Korean
Driving side	Drive on the Right-hand side
Date format	yyy/mm/dd
Total area	120,540 km² (46,540 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC+9 (Pyongyang Time
Average elevation	400 m (1,312 ft)
Coastline	2,495 km
Mains electricity	110 V, 220 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of North Korea

Motto of North Korea

No official motto

National animal of North Korea

The National animal of North Korea is Chollima

National flower of North Korea

The National flower of North Korea is Magnolia sieboldii. Botanical name is Magnolia Sieboldii.

National bird of North Korea

The National bird of North Korea is Northern goshawk

Rest of the National symbols of North Korea 👇

Neighbouring countries of North Korea

China
Russia

North Korean Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

Cross even a stone bridge after you’ve tested it.

A physician’s neighbour is never a doctor.

A sheet of paper is lighter if two of you don’t try to carry it.

The bull that is used to the sun shivers by the light of the moon.

One moment is worth more than a thousand gold pieces.

If you want a well, only dig in one place.

The frog forgets that he was once a tadpole.

Tall branches are apt to be broken.

Tap even a stone bridge before crossing.

Put something off for one day, and ten days will pass.

There is no winter without snow, no spring without sunshine, and no happiness without companions.

A day-old pigeon cannot fly over a mountain pass.

If a pedestrian sees a horse he will want to ride it.

Better in the grave than be a slave.

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