This is a list of flags used by South Korea, North Korea, and their predecessor states.
Korean reunification flag FlagDate Use Description1991–presentKorean Unification FlagUsed to represent the whole of Korea when North and South participate together in international sporting events.
National
FlagDate Use DescriptionPresent national flags2026–presentFlag of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Ramhongsaek Konghwagukki)Red field with a blue bar on the top and bottom separated by a thin white stripe, the red field charged near the hoist with a white disc with a red star in the center. Current, 2026 standard shown.2011–presentFlag of the Republic of Korea (Taegeukgi)White field with a red and blue taegeuk in the center and four black trigrams, one in each corner of the flag. Modified several times since its original adoption in 1948. Current, 2011 version shown.Historical versionsExtant 1392 A royal flag from the Goryeo dynastyAlso known as the "Bong-gi", which means "The Phoenix Flag".Extant 1392 A royal banner from the Goryeo dynasty.Also known as the "Haema-gi", which means "The Seahorse Flag".Extant 1392 A royal banner from the Goryeo dynasty.Also known as the "Sang-gi", which means "The Elephant Flag".Extant 1876 The personal standard of the King of Joseon1392–1907 Royal standard of the Joseon dynasty1897–1907 Imperial standard of the Korean Empire1908–1910 Imperial standard of the Korean Empire1908–1910 Standard of emperor emeritus of the Korean Empire1908–1910 Standard of empress of the Korean Empire1908–1910 Standard of crown prince of the Korean Empire1908–1910 Standard of crown princess of the Korean Empire1908–1910 Standard of prince of the Korean Empire1882–1910 *Flag of the Joseon dynasty and Korean Empire The first version from top is depicted in the 1882 U.S. Navy book Flags of Maritime Nations. The third version from the top is a replica of the one given by emperor Gojong to American diplomat Owen N. Denny (1838–1900), who served as his advisor. The second version from the bottom is depicted in the 1899 U.S. Navy book Flags of Maritime Nations. Lowest is the version found in the 1944 United States postage stamp series.The former Korean imperial flag had a different taegeuk from that in the current South Korean flag. Note that the 1882 U.S. Navy depiction may be left-right reversed. The arrangement of the trigrams was not officially fixed until an ordinance of 1949, when the South Korean government issued the construction.1919–1945 The flag of the Provisional Government of the Republic of KoreaIn exile in several cities of China1945–1946 Flag of the People's Republic of KoreaA white rectangular background with three red horizontal strips throughout middle, and a red and blue taegeuk with white border near hoist side. Used by the People's Committees in the postwar Korea.1945–1948 Flag of the United States Army Military Government in KoreaA white rectangular background, a red and blue taegeuk in the center that symbolizes harmony, and four black trigrams, on each corner of the flag.1946–1948Flag of the Provisional People's Committee of North Korea / People's Committee of North KoreaA white rectangular background, a red and blue taegeuk in the center that symbolizes harmony, and four black trigrams, on each corner of the flag.1948–1992Flag of the Democratic People's Republic of KoreaRed field with a blue bar on the top and bottom separated by a thin white stripe, the red field charged near the hoist with a white disc with a red star in the center.Civil and state flag and ensign of the First Republic of Korea.This flag was designed by the first National Assembly.Civil and state flag and ensign of the First, Second, Third, Fourth and the Fifth Republic of Korea.The construction sheet was specified by the Ministry of Education and Culture in October 1949.Civil and state flag and ensign of the Fifth and Sixth Republic of Korea.Flag of the Democratic People's Republic of KoreaRed field with a blue bar on the top and bottom separated by a thin white stripe, the red field charged near the hoist with a white disc with a red star in the center.Civil and state flag and ensign of the Sixth Republic of Korea.The exact colors were specified via presidential decree in October 1997.
Governmental flags North Korea FlagDate Use DescriptionStandard of the President of the State Affairs Commission2018–presentCar flag of the President of the State Affairs CommissionEmblem of the President of the State Affairs Commission on a dark red field.Flag of the National Government2023–presentFlag of the Ministry of National DefenceRed flag with the emblem of the Korean People's Army that defaced with the emblem of North Korea2023–presentFlag of the Ministry of Social Security, also flag of the Social Security ForcesTop portion in dark green and a narrow gold stripe, middle in black with two rectangles bearing two black oblique stripes on both hoist and fly, bottom in dark green and a narrow gold stripe, superimposed with the emblem of the ministry. The slogan reads "Protect the political security of the socialist motherland and the happiness of the People!" (사회주의조국의 정치적안전과 인민의 행북을 보위하여) 2023–presentFlag of the Ministry of State SecurityBicolour of black and gold with 5 alternating stripes between the large stripes and additional black stripe with the emblem of the ministry in the middle. The slogan reads "For the firm security of the party and the country, and the victory of the great achievements of the Juche Revolution! (당과 국가의 굳건한 안전과 주체혁명위업의 승리를 위하여)"
South Korea FlagDate Use DescriptionPresidential standard1967–present(design update in 2020)Presidential StandardTwo Phoenix taking golden Hibiscus syriacus under their wings.Standard of the prime minister1988–presentStandard of the prime ministerGolden Hibiscus syriacus inlaid in symbolic Hibiscus syriacus insigniaFlag of the National Government1988–2016Flag of the National GovernmentSymbolic Hibiscus syriacus insignia, inlaid with the word ("Government").2016–presentFlag of the National GovernmentSymbolic Taeguk insignia, with wordmark in Korean 대한민국정부 ("Government of the Republic of Korea"). 2013–20222025–present Flag of the Blue House Insignia of the Blue House with wordmark in Korean ("Cheong Wa Dae of the Republic of Korea")2005–presentFlag of the South Korean national police agency.Insignia of the South Korean National Police, with the words 경찰청 ("Police Agency")2005–presentFlag of the South Korean coast guardInsignia of the South Korean coast guard, with the words 해양경찰청 ("Maritime Police Agency")2004–presentFlag of the South Korean Supreme Prosecutors' OfficeInsignia of the Supreme Prosecutors' Office, with the words 검찰 / Prosecution Service2022–presentFlag of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking OfficialsInsignia of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials, with the words 고위공직자범죄수사처 ("Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials")Flag of the Committee for the Five Northern Korean Provinces1949–2016Flag of the Committee for the Five Northern Korean ProvincesWhite flag with a Hibiscus syriacus superimposed by a blue north pointer2016–presentFlag of the Committee for the Five Northern Korean ProvincesSymbolic Taeguk insignia, with grey words 이북5도위원회 ("Committee for the Five Northern [Korean] Provinces")Flag of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency?–1981Flag of the Korean Central Intelligence AgencyWhite trapezoid on blue background with orange emblem
Military
Korea FlagDate Use Description4th century Military Flag of GoguryeoA banner with a simple orange field.Mid 5th CenturyMilitary Flag of GoguryeoA black 4-pointed banner with 3 white stripes.Late 5th Century Military Flag of GoguryeoA red swallowtail banner with a yellow stripe. Military flag of BaekjeA banner with a simple yellow field. Military flag of SillaA banner with a blue field with a white crescent moon in the center. Flag of the commander of JoseonA banner with Nakseo magic square. Flag of the commander Eo Jae-yeonAs one of the military flags of the Joseon Dynasty, it is called Sujagi (帥字旗) or Sugi (帥旗). During the Joseon Dynasty, it was hung as a mark of the general in the military camp. As for the shape, the word for "command" (帥) is engraved in black letters on the pressed color, and some have a dream (decoration of the flag) around the flag.1930s Military flag of anti-Japanese partisansRed field with golden word "Anti-Japanese People's Guerilla Troop" (반일인민유객대). Revived as ceremonial unit color for historical units in North Korea beginning 2015.
North Korea FlagDate Use Description1996–2002Flag of the Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army2002–2022The Supreme Commander Star on a red flag. Sometimes used as a war flag during military exercises.1948Flag of the Korean People's ArmyInitially designed in 1948 with the early draft for the Emblem of North Korea in 1948. The slogan reads: "For the independence of the motherland and the people" (). Used only as ceremonial unit color for historical units beginning 2013.With a red star with golden border and bearing a hammer and two sickles. The inspection reads: "Korean People's Army / [Unit number] / 1st (as in ceremonies) Defensive Division" (조선인민군 제1국방사단). Revived as ceremonial unit color for historical units beginning 2015.1948–1961Used only as ceremonial unit color for historical units beginning 2013.Used for Guards units only. The slogan on obverse side reads: "For the motherland's freedom and independence" (). The reverse side have a Guards badge with Korean letters reading "[Unit number] / Guards Kang Kon 2nd (as in ceremonies) Infantry Division" (근위강건제2부병사단). Revived as ceremonial unit color for Guards units beginning 2013.1961–1992Latest 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" ().1992–1993Emblem of DPRK updated to the one featuring Mount Paektu.1961–1993(reverse)With a red star with golden border and bearing a hammer and two sickles.1993–2023Flag of the General Staff of the Korean People's ArmySeen used during the October 1995 parade, observed very rarely.2023–presentRed flag with 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 the founding of the KPA as 2 February 1948 in the canton.A design containing the façade of the WPK headquarters in Pyongyang, a red shield bearing the emblem of WPK, and two swords.1993–2023Flag of the People's Army Ground ForceEmblem of KPA with slogan: "For the unification and independence of the motherland, and the freedom and happiness of the people" (). Until the death of Kim Il Sung, version with the slogan "Let us defend the Party's Central Committee headed by dear Comrade Kim Il Sung with our lives!" () was also used. When Kim Jong Il was in power, the slogan used between 1997 and 2011 was: "Let us defend the headquarters of the revolution headed by the great Comrade Kim Jong Il with our lives!" (). Until the flag replacement in 2023, the slogan "Let us defend the Party's Central Committee headed by the great Comrade Kim Jong Un with our lives!" () was also used.
The 4.25 commemorates the foundation of People's Anti-Japanese Guerrilla Army on April 25, 1932.
Also used since 2020 by the Special Operations, Strategic Forces and Social Security Forces as branch and unit colours.
Continually used as ceremonial unit color for historical units as of 2025.Reverse side of the 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)" ().