What Language Do They Speak in North Korea?

The flag of North Korea is composed of three horizontal bands — a large central white-edged red band, and a blue band above and beneath the red band. On the hoist side of the red band is a red five-pointed star within a white circle.
Official language of North Korea Korean

The official language of North Korea is Korean. Korean is also an official language in 1 other country worldwide.

Languages in North Korea — FAQ

What language do they speak in North Korea?

The official language of North Korea is Korean.

How many official languages does North Korea have?

North Korea has 1 official language: Korean.

Is Korean spoken anywhere else?

Korean is also an official language in 1 other countries.

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