The Song of the Korean People's Army is a patriotic song of the Korean People's Army, the army of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party of Korea composed by Ri Bom Su and Ra Guk. It was adopted in 1968 as the official anthem of the KPA.
Lyrics Choson'gulHanchaRevised RomanizationEnglishFirst VerseHang-il-ui bichnaneun jeontong-eul ieo Gangcheollo dajyeojin yeong-gwang-ui daeo Gim il-seong wonsunim-ui bulg-eun jeonsalo Sahoejuui nae jogug jikyeo ssaundaContinuing the proud tradition of anti-Japanese resistance, The glorious army hardened like steel, The Red Soldiers of Marshal Kim Il Sung – Fight with their lives to protect the Socialist Motherland! ChorusNagaja Joseon Inmingun Ildangbaeg yongmaeng-eul tteolchimyeo Jegukjuuichimlyakja Mojori ttaeryeo busijaOnward, the Korean People’s Army! Let us show our bravery is a match for a hundred men! Any Imperialist invaders, Will be completely annihilated! Second VerseCheongchundo saengmyeongdo moduda bachyeo Hyeogmyeong-e chungjighan seungliui daeo Widaehan sulyeongnim-i lyeongdohasineun Dangjung-ang-eul mogsum-eulo jikyeo ssaundaSacrifice our youth and our life, with loyalty to the victorious army of the Revolution, Under the guidance of the Great Leader, We defend the Party Central Committee with our lives.Third VerseJinaon ssaum-ui balgeol-eummada Seungniro binnaneun bulpaeui daeo Sulyeongnim-i buleusineun ojig hangillo Joseon-ui hyeogmyeong-eul wansuhalilaReminiscing every step of battles in the past, The undefeated army shining in the light of victories, Following the only path laid by the Leader Will complete the Revolution in Korea!
See also Music of North Korea
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External links Song of the Korean People's Army Music score on Baidu