Korean Ensigns & Flag Poles
The passing of the North Korean leader came as a surprise to many outside of and maybe especially in and near the People’s Republic. From reading different articles it has become my understanding that the passing of the leader was kept secret for a number of days. I have yet to learn about the specific flag code that are enforced and maintained in North Korea, as it is officially known. It is likely that the Korean national flag is flown half-staff from North Korean flagpoles.
Some interesting dates in history as far as North Korea is concerned. In 1392, some seven hundred plus years ago, the Yi dynasty was founded, and lasted for many decades and centuries, up to 1910. During the first of the seventeenth century, the Chinese conquered Korea and establish suzerainty. Some two hundred years later, trade relations were established with the United States, Britain and Germany.
Some describe the national flags as a modern flag conflict. These conflicts have occurred in many other places, including Europe and Africa. In Northern Ireland for example, the hoisting of the Irish tricolor on Irish flagpoles for many years was considered a provocative action as well as a legal offense. In the past both populations in Ireland would display their respective emblems on purpose during the numerous and various parades.
The North Korean flag is hoisted patriotically on North Korean flag poles. The design of the flag was made in ’48, the same year the People’s Republic was established. The North Korean flag has a similar use of colors in comparison to the South Korean flag, yet a very different design and use of elements however. The design features a number of horizontal stripes, some wider than others. The horizontal stripe in the center is red. On top of the red stripe a white circle is shown, with in the middle of the circle a red star. Without hesitation one can assume that this star ties right into communism.
Following the division of Korea by the United Nations, the two powers tried to rule the whole of the Korean territory, which led to an increase in escalation of conflicts near and around the Korean border. North Korea eventually invaded South Korea. This conflict and dramatic war resulted in more than two million people killed. Both civilians and military personnel. Some have called this war an actual “civil war.”
For years North Korea would claim to have built the tallest pole of all flag poles in the world. Today, the Panmunjom flag pole is the third tallest of all flag poles that are in operation. The North Korean pole has quite a bit of controversy surrounding its claim though. Some professionals have boldly said that the flagpole is no pole but a tower, which technically is probably more correct.
Flying “any of the many” international flags in combination with our Stars and Stripes from American flag poles can’t be done without applying U.S. Flag Code specifics!
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