# List of North Korean flags

This is a list of flags used by North Korea.

## National

| Flag | Date | Use | Description |
| National Flag of North Korea ||||
| | 1946–1948 | Flag of the Provisional People's Committee for North Korea | A white rectangular background, a red and blue Taeguk in the center that symbolizes harmony, and four black trigrams, on each corner of the flag. |
| | 1948–1992 | Flag of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea | Red field with a blue bar on the top and bottom and a star in the center known as the red flag |
| | 1992–present | Flag of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea | The size of circle and star is enlarged. |

## Political

| Flag | Date | Use | Description |
| President of the State Affairs of the DPRK ||||
| | 2018–present | Flag of the president of the State Affairs | Emblem of the president of the State Affairs on a red field. First seen during the First DPRK-US Summit in Singapore. |
| Workers' Party of Korea ||||
| | 1946–1949 | Flag of the Workers' Party of North Korea | |
| | 1949–present | Flag of the Workers' Party of Korea | Combination of a hammer (workers), a writing brush (intellectuals) and a Korean sickle (peasants), crossed over a red field. |
| Social Organs of the Workers' Party of Korea ||||
| | 1946–present | Flag of the Socialist Patriotic Youth League | Emblem of Youth League on a red flag, with "Youth" (청년) on the emblem. |
| | 1945–present | Flag of the Socialist Women's Union of Korea | Flag with the name of the organization: "Women's League" (녀성동맹). |
| | 1955–present | Flag of the Korean Youth League in Japan [ja] | Tricolor flag with the League's logo. |
| Other parties ||||
| | 1945–present | Flag of the Korean Social Democratic Party | |
| | 1946–present | Flag of the Chondoist Chongu Party | |

## Military

| Flag | Notes | Use | Description |
| Flags of Korean People's Army ||||
| | 1948 | Flag of the Korean People's Army | Initially designed along with the early draft for the Emblem of North Korea in 1948. The slogan reads: "For the independence of the motherland and the people" (조국의 독립과 인민을 위하여). Used only as ceremonial unit color for historical units beginning 2013. |
| | 1948 | Flag of the Korean People's Army | With a red star with golden border and bearing a hammer and two sickles. |
| | 1948–1961 | Flag of the Korean People's Army | Used only as ceremonial unit color for historical units beginning 2013. |
| | 1948–1961 | Flag of the Korean People's Army | Used for Guards units only. The slogan on obverse side reads: "For the motherland's freedom and independence" (조국의 자유와 독립을 위하여). The reverse side have a Guards badge with Korean letters reading "[Unit number] / 2nd (as in ceremonies) Infantry Division" (제2부병사단). Used only as ceremonial unit color for Guards units beginning 2013. |
| | 1961–1992 | Flag of the Korean People's Army | Latest version shown; emblem adopted in 1992. The slogan reads: "For the unification and independence of the motherland, and the freedom and happiness of the people" (조국의 통일, 독립과 인민의 자유와 행복을 위하여). |
| | 1992–1993 | Flag of the Korean People's Army | Emblem of DPRK updated to the one featuring the Paektu Mountain. |
| | 1961–1993 | Flag of the Korean People's Army | With a red star with golden border and bearing a hammer and two sickles. |
| | 1993–2023 | Flag of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army | Seen used during the October 1995 parade, observed very rarely. |
| | 2023–present | Flag of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army | Identical to the new flag of the ground forces except without the blue and white stripes. 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. |
| | 2023–present | Flag of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army | Party symbol placed within a design containing the façade of the WPK headquarters in Pyongyang. |
| Flag of the Supreme Commander of the Korean Peoples' Army ||||
| | 1996–2002 | Flag of the Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army | |
| | 2002–2020 | Flag of the Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army | The Supreme Commander Star on a red flag. Sometimes used as a war flag during military exercises. |
| Flags of the Branches of the Armed Forces of the DPRK ||||
| | 1993–2023 | Flag of the Korean 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" (조국의 통일, 독립과 인민의 자유와 행복을 위하여). The 4.25 commemorates the foundation of People's Anti-Japanese Guerrilla Army on April 25, 1932. Still used by some units after its replacement in 2023. |
| | 1993–2023 | 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)" (조선로동당의 혁명적무장력인 조선인민군 제425 군부대). The number 425 commemorates the foundation of People's Anti-Japanese Guerrilla Army on April 25, 1932. Still used by some units after its replacement in 2023. |
| | 1993–1994 | Flag of the Korean People's Army Ground Force | Flag with a slogan for Kim Il Sung, it reads: "Let us defend the Party's Central Committee headed by dear Comrade Kim Il Sung with our lives!" (경애하는 김일성동지를 수반으로 하는 당중앙위원회를 목숨으로 사수하자!). His name is slightly enlarged. |
| | 1997–2011 | Flag of the Korean People's Army Ground Force | Flag with a slogan for Kim Jong Il when he was in power. The slogan: "Let us defend the headquarters of the revolution headed by the great Comrade Kim Jong Il with our lives!" (위대한 김정일동지를 수반으로 하는 혁명의 수뇌부를 목숨으로 사수하자!). His name is slightly enlarged. The word 혁명의 수뇌부 was later replaced by 당중앙위원회 (Party's Central Committee) in 2011. |
| | 2012–2023 | Flag of the Korean People's Army Ground Force | Flag with a slogan for Kim Jong Un, it reads: "Let us defend the Party's Central Committee headed by the great Comrade Kim Jong Un with our lives!" (위대한 김정은동지를 수반으로 하는 당중앙위원회를 목숨으로 사수하자!). His name is slightly enlarged. |
| | 2023–present | Flag of the Korean 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. |
| | 2023–present | 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!) |
| | 1993–2023 | Flag of the Korean People's Army Navy | Emblem of KPA with anchor. Still used by some units after its replacement in 2023. |
| | 1993–2023 | Flag of the Korean People's Army 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)" (조선로동당의 혁명적무장력인 조선인민군 제415 군부대). The number 415 commemorates the birthday of Kim Il-Sung on April 15. Still used by some units after its replacement in 2023. |
| | 1993–1994 | Flag of the Korean People's Army Navy | Flag with a slogan for Kim Il Sung, it reads: "Let us defend the Party's Central Committee headed by dear Comrade Kim Il Sung with our lives!" (경애하는 김일성동지를 수반으로 하는 당중앙위원회를 목숨으로 사수하자!). His name is slightly enlarged. |
| | 1997–2011 | Flag of the Korean People's Army Navy | Flag with a slogan for Kim Jong Il when he was in power. The slogan: "Let us defend the headquarters of the revolution headed by the great Comrade Kim Jong Il with our lives!" (위대한 김정일동지를 수반으로 하는 혁명의 수뇌부를 목숨으로 사수하자!). His name is slightly enlarged. The word 혁명의 수뇌부 was later replaced by 당중앙위원회 (Party's Central Committee) in 2011. |
| | 2012–2023 | Flag of the Korean People's Army Navy | Flag with the slogan for Kim Jong Un, it reads: "Let us defend the Party's Central Committee headed by the great Comrade Kim Jong Un with our lives!" (위대한 김정은동지를 수반으로 하는 당중앙위원회를 목숨으로 사수하자!). His name is slightly enlarged. |
| | 2023–present | Flag of the Korean People's Army 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 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 28 August 1949. |
| | 2023–present | Flag of the Korean People's Army 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!) |
| | 1993–2023, (insignia updated in 2012) | Flag of the Korean People's Army Air and Anti-Air Force | Emblem of KPA with wings. Still used by some units after its replacement in 2023. |
| | 1993–2023 | 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)" (조선로동당의 혁명적무장력인 조선인민군 제216 군부대). The number 216 commemorates the birthday of Kim Jong-Il on February 16. Still used by some units after its replacement in 2023. |
| | 1993–1994 | Flag of the Korean People's Army Air and Anti-Air Force | Flag with a slogan for Kim Il Sung, it reads: "Let us defend the Party's Central Committee headed by dear Comrade Kim Il Sung with our lives!" (경애하는 김일성동지를 수반으로 하는 당중앙위원회를 목숨으로 사수하자!). His name is slightly enlarged. |
| | 1993–2012 | Flag of the Korean People's Army Air and Anti-Air Force | Flag with a slogan for Kim Jong Il when he was in power. The slogan: "Let us defend the headquarters of the revolution headed by the great Comrade Kim Jong Il with our lives!" (위대한 김정일동지를 수반으로 하는 혁명의 수뇌부를 목숨으로 사수하자!). His name is slightly enlarged. Wings and a star above the KPA emblem. The word 혁명의 수뇌부 was later replaced by 당중앙위원회 (Party's Central Committee) in 2011. |
| | 2012–2023 | Flag of the Korean People's Army Air and Anti-Air Force | Flag with a slogan for Kim Jong Un, it reads: "Let us defend the Party's Central Committee headed by the great Comrade Kim Jong Un with our lives!" (위대한 김정은동지를 수반으로 하는 당중앙위원회를 목숨으로 사수하자!). His name is slightly enlarged. |
| | 2023–present | Flag of the Korean People's Army Air and Anti-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. |
| | 2023–present | Flag of the Korean People's Army Air and Anti-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!) |
| | 2018–2020 | Flag of the Korean People's Army Strategic Force | Emblem of KPA on an upper half globe. Reverted to army flag in 2020. |
| | 2018–2020 | Flag of the Korean People's Army Strategic Force | With Korean letters reading "Revolutionary armed forces of the Workers' Party of Korea, Korean People's Army [unit name] / No.108 unit (in ceremonies)" (조선로동당의 혁명적무장력인 조선인민군 제108 군부대). The number 108 commemorates the birthday of Kim Jong-Un on January 8. |
| | 2023–present | Flag of the Korean People's Army Strategic Force | With the same pattern as army flag but has the date 3 July 1999 on obverse side. |
| | 2023–present | Flag of the North Korea's Missile Administration (formerly in English "Missile General Bureau"). | The Flag of the Missile General Bureau is seen with its Emblem in a large form with the founding date of 30 April 2016, The slogan reads "For the endless prosperity of the fatherland and the security of the people! (조국의 무궁한 번영과 인민의 안녕을 위하여)" |
| | 2023–present | Flag of the North Korea's Missile Administration (formerly in English "Missile General Bureau"). | 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. |
| | 2018–2020 | Flag of the Korean People's Army Special Operation Force | Emblem of KPA with the Big Dipper. Reverted to army flag in 2020. |
| | 2018–2020 | Flag of the Korean People's Army Special Operation Force | With Korean letters reading "Revolutionary armed forces of the Workers' Party of Korea, Korean People's Army [unit name]". / No.506 unit (in ceremonies)" (조선로동당의 혁명적무장력인 조선인민군 제506 군부대). The number 506 commemorates the 7th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea on May 6, 2016. |
| | 2023–present | Flag of the Korean People's Army Special Operation Force | With the same pattern as army flag but has the date 7 February 1969 on obverse side. |
| | 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. Has the emblem of the Guards in center. |
| | 2007–2023 | Flag of the Worker-Peasant Red Guards | With Korean letters reading "Worker-Peasant Red Guards". |
| | 2023–present | Flag of the Worker-Peasant Red Guards | The slogan reads "For the endless prosperity of the fatherland and the security of the people! (조국의 무궁한 번영과 인민의 안녕을 위하여)" |
| | 2023–present | Flag of the Worker-Peasant Red Guards | With Korean letters reading "Worker-Peasant Red Guards". |
| | 2023–present | Flag of the Ministry of Social Security | A flag with the emblem of the Ministry of Social Security in the middle. Also used by Social Security Forces units. |
| | 2023–present | Flag of the Ministry of State Security | The slogan reads "For the endless prosperity of the fatherland and people's victory! (조국의 무궁한 번영과 인민의 승리를 위하여)" |
| Naval Ensigns ||||
| | 1990s–present | Naval ensign of North Korea | Red flag with Paektu Mountain in rays in a disc with national color outlines and a red star. |
| | 1990s–present | Naval ensign of North Korea for Guards Units | |
| | 1990s–present | Naval jack of North Korea | Identical to the naval ensign but has a white disc with a red star. |