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What do the national emblem and national flag of the DPR Korea symbolize?

National flags of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea was adopted in 1948 and are fluttering in the wind across the country.
National flag of the DPRK consists of a central red panel bordered both above and below by a narrow white stripe and a broad blue stripe. The central red panel bears, in the hoist, a five-pointed red star within a white circle.  The ratio of breadth and length is 1:2.
The red panel across the middle symbolizes the noble, patriotic spirit of the anti-Japanese revolutionary forerunners who fought bloody battles for the liberation of the country and the freedom and emancipation of the people and the invincible unity of the Korean people who are rallied firmly around the Party and the Leader.
The five-pointed red star is symbolic of the bright future of the Korean people who are advancing for national reunification and independence and for the victory of the socialist cause under the banner of the Juche idea.
The white circle and the two white stripes show that the Korean people are a homogeneous nation with a long history of 5,000 years and brilliant national culture and that they are upright and stouthearted.
The two broad blue stripes express the aspiration of the Korean people who are striving for global independence in firm unity with the world progressives and the sovereignty of the DPRK.
National flags are hoisted on national or international holidays and during major national events.

The national emblem of the DPRK bears the design of a grand hydro-electric power station under the beginning light of a five-pointed red star and Mt. Paektu, with ears of rice forming an oval frame, bound with a red ribbon bearing the inscription "The Democratic People's Republic of Korea". The five-pointed star and its beaming light emblematize the glorious revolutionary traditions of the anti-Japanese revolutionary struggle and show the spirit and bright prospects of the Korean people. The hydro-electric power station is symbolic of independent and modern industry which relies on heavy industry and the worker, while ears of rice show the developed rural economy and the peasant. The oval shape of the emblem represents the invincible strength of the Korean people who are knitted together in ideology and purpose on the basis of the Juche idea.
The red ribbon bearing the inscription "The Democratic People's Republic of Korea" stresses that the DPRK is the political power of the workers and peasants and a democratic country which allows broad popular masses to take part in the affairs of state.
The national flag and emblem are emblematic of the sovereignty of the DPRK and the dignity and honor of glorious Korea.

National Anthem

The national anthem of DPRK is "Achimun Pinnara," or "Let Morning Shine." is chosen to represent the nation in 1947. The anthem has lyrics by Pak Se-yong(1902-1989) and music by Kim Won-Gyun(b.1917-).

           Achimun Pinnara(Let Morning Shine)
       Let morning shine on the silver and gold of this land,
        Three thousand leagues packed with natual wealth
                     My beautiful fatherland.
                    The glory of a wise people
                  Brought up in a culture brilliant
                 With a history five millennia long
                Let us devote our bodies and minds
                 To supporting this Korea for ever.
                 The firm will, bonded with truth,
                     Nest for the spirit of labor,
        Embracing the atmosphere of Mount Paektu(Baekdusan),
                    Will go forth to all the world.
           The country established by the will of the people,
           Breasting the raging waves with soaring strength.
                 Let us glorify for ever this Korea,
                    Limitlessly rich and strong.

• location
  

  The Farthest Limits of Korean Territory

  Extreme points Places Coordinates Northernmost Yeopojin, Hamgyeongbuk-do 43 00'39"N Southernmost Marado (Island), Jeju-do 33 06'43"N Easternmost Dokdo (Island), Gyeongsangbuk-do 131 52'42"E Westernmost Maando (Island), Pyeonganbuk-do 124 11'00"E

Summary statistics

• Area: 216,234.576 Square kilometers (total peninsula 222,209.231 square kilometers)
• Surface area (square kms)  120538  
• language: Korean
• Capital: Pyongyang (3300)  
• Population in 2009 (projected)  24million 
• Population density in 2007 (per square km)  197.4 
• Life expectancy: 65(men), 69(women)
• Major religions: traditional beliefs
• International Dialing Code: +850
• Internet Domain: kp
• Electricity : 220 volt
• Monetary unit: 1 won = 100 chon (approx 150Won=US$1)
• United Nations membership date : 17 September 1991  

Economic indicators

• Gross domestic product (GDP) (million current US$) 2007 14753  
• Growth rate of GDP at constant 1990 prices (% p.a.) 2007 1.6  
• GDP per capita (current US$) 2007: 617.5  
• Gross national income (GNI) per capita (current US$) 2007: 616.5  
• Exchange rate (national currency per US$): 1,100won 
• Since the redenomination, due to jangmadang(free market) regulations and a ban on the use of foreign currencies, rice prices and exchange rates had been rising relentlessly.
• Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 2007 58.3  
• Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 2007 77.8  
• Primary energy production (000 MT oil equivalent) 2007 23435 2006.  
• Total telephone subscribers (per 100 inhabitants) 2007 5.0 Refers to main telephone lines only.  
• Total Cellular Phone subscribers: more than 120,000, as of March, 2010 (installment date, March 2009)
  

Environment

• Threatened species in 2008  43  
• Forested area (% of land area)  51.4  
• CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita)  82616/3.5  
• Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent)  957.0  
• Mean total rainfall (millimeters)  940  
• Mean temperature °C (minimum and maximum)  5.6/15.7 

With how many countries do we have diplomatic,economic and cultural relatitons at present?

The DPRK maintain full diplomatic relations over a 100 countries, including Australia, Britain, Canada, China, France, Germany, New Zealand and Russia. Most of the countries do not have an Embassy in Pyongyang but covers DPRK from Beijing (Finland and Portugal). Also the embassy of Sweden in the DPRK might act officially in the interest of some other western countries. Over 25 countries, including Western European nations currently maintain representatives in the DPRK. The only notable exception is the US and Japan, but even the US has greatly eased restrictions on US businesses entering the DPRK market.

What international organizations are we involved in?

DPR Korea is now involved in more than 190 international organizations and is making a significant contribution to universal peace and the progress of mankind. Getting off the blacklist of terrorism-sponsoring is one of Pyongyang's most coveted benefits, since it would lift wide-ranging prohibitions that effectively restrict economic assistance and diplomatic interchanges. The DPRK is a member of the United Nations and belongs to International organization such as followings: 

2008.6 present

1.  Comparison between South Korea and North Korea

2. Affiliation under UN by North Korea and South Korea