Flag of North Korea
The flag of North Korea has five horizontal stripes. Its colors are red, blue and white. On it: a star and a disc. The current design dates from 1948. North Korea is in Asia, and its capital is Pyongyang. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Pyongyang |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 26.5 million |
| Area | 120,538 km² |
| Currency | North Korean won |
| Colors | red, blue and white |
| In use since | 1948 |
Which one is the flag of North Korea?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
South Korea
China
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What colors are on the flag of North Korea?
Red, blue and white. The flag of North Korea has five horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of North Korea?
Pyongyang.
Which flags look like the flag of North Korea?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with South Korea, China, Vietnam.
When was the flag of North Korea adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1948.
What is the population of North Korea?
About 26.5 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 120,538 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.