The front depicts the national coat of arms, is surrounded by a bouquet of rice, symbolizing agriculture, and features a hydroelectric reservoir in the center to represent industry and progress. Above, a red star embodies socialism and revolution, while Mount Paektu, a sacred symbol, highlights the legitimacy of the Kim dynasty. A red banner at the bottom reads "Democratic People's Republic of Korea" in hangul, bringing together the ideals of socialism, national pride, self-sufficiency and industrial might, as well as Magnolia flowers.
