North Korea Revises National Flag Proportions for First Time Since 1948
North Korea has changed the proportions of its national flag for the first time since 1948, adopting a unique 1:1.65 aspect ratio that replaces the previous 1:2 design. The modification, approved in March 2026 and reflected on the official Naenara website, widens the white stripes but retains the flag's core elements and symbolism. This change is seen as part of leader Kim Jong Un's efforts to reshape national identity and consolidate authority, though Pyongyang has not publicly explained the reasons.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 46/100.
Outlets measured: timesnow, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 13 Nov, 04:06 pm. Other outlets followed.