North Korea country guide: capital, Foundation Day, and colours (JA)
📍 North Korea
Theme Foundation Day 2027
North Korea is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Pyongyang, the national observance is Foundation Day on 9 September, and the national colours are red and blue. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea was proclaimed on 9 September 1948. Liberation from Japanese rule on 15 August 1945 is a separate date.
Capital and region (JA)
Pyongyang is the capital. North Korea sits in the Asian time region, on the Asia/Pyongyang clock. National ceremonies for Foundation Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Foundation Day is Thursday, 9 September 2027. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea was proclaimed on 9 September 1948. Liberation from Japanese rule on 15 August 1945 is a separate date. Locally it is called Foundation Day. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are red and blue. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Foundation Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of North Korea?
The capital is Pyongyang.
When is the next Foundation Day?
The next date is Thursday, 9 September 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red and blue.
What does the national day mark?
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea was proclaimed on 9 September 1948. Liberation from Japanese rule on 15 August 1945 is a separate date.
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