Flags and Emblems of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: Vexillidolatry in its Purest Form

Abstract

Vexillidolatry—the reverence of flags—is not uncommon around the world. People in all countries gravitate around their national flag to some degree. However, one country stands out in its reverence of its national and internal flags and emblems. Known popularly as North Korea, this country’s formal name is the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), and it is there that love of the flag is taken VERY seriously.