The most prestigious type has both Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il — there are three designs that feature them both: one with the two against a red banner; one with them over a North Korean flag (without a star) worn by high-ranking Chongryon; and one with them on a smaller, more curved flag with the words 청년전위 (meaning "Youth Potential ...

Jul 30, 2013 · Every North Korean is required to wear one, but where did they come from and how did it all start? SEOUL — Despite ideological promises, the state is no longer able to provide much in North Korea; except, that is, the leadership loyalty badge that is the required accessory for most—if not all—North Koreans.

It features the portrait of Kim Jong Il in the centre of golden ears of rice above a shining five-point star, the flag of the DPRK below and the emblem of the Workers' Party of Korea above with an engraving of "Order of Kim Jong-il" on the back with pin and serial number.

The reverse side have a Guards badge with Korean letters reading "[Unit number] / 2nd (as in ceremonies) Infantry Division" (제2부병사단). Used only as ceremonial unit color for Guards units beginning 2013.

Feb 24, 2012 · According to Cheong Seong Chang of the Sejong Institute, “The badges were produced to make people look up to Kim Il Sung and, through that, to justify the power held by Kim Jong Il. The sheer variety of badges simply reflects …

Dec 9, 2022 · Limited edition lapel pins depicting both men against the red flag of the Korean Workers’ Party – called the “double badge” – used to be considered extremely rare, because they were only...

Sep 3, 2019 · By law, lapel badges officially commissioned by the Pyongyang’s prestigious Mansudae Art Studio must be worn by North Koreans whenever they go out in public. When they first appeared in the...

Oct 21, 2019 · Media in category "Badges of North Korea" The following 15 files are in this category, out of 15 total.

The naval and military flags of North Korea are based on these two flags. The national flag serves as the naval jack. The naval ensign displays the badge of the Navy, a radiant red star over the ocean. For ships and units awarded the title Guards, the golden Guards badge is added in the fly.

DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA by COL William A. Boik, USAR, Ret. Hardcover with dust jacket. 11" x 8.5", having 120 pages illustrated with over 300 color photos showing all North Korean awards. $37.95