National Emblem of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea | |
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Armiger | Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
Adopted | 1993 |
Motto | Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
Earlier version(s) | July 1948, September 1948 |
National Emblem of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea | |
Chosŏn'gŭl | 조선민주주의인민공화국의 국장 |
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Hancha | 朝鮮民主主義人民共和國의 國章 |
Revised Romanization | Joseonminjujuuiinmingonghwagugui gukjang |
McCune–Reischauer | Chosŏnminjujuŭiinmin'gonghwagugŭi kukchang |
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The emblem of North Korea is a national symbol adopted in 1993. Its design is modified from the former version in use from the founding of North Korea in 1948, which was introduced by painter Kim Ju-gyŏng.[1] Prominent features on the emblem are a red star, a hydroelectric plant (the Sup'ung dam) and Mount Paektu. The design bears similarities to the emblem of the Soviet Union and other emblems of the socialist heraldic style.
Prior to the establishment of the North Korean state, two former versions were in use from 1945 to 1947.