National Anthem of North Korea

National Anthem of North Korea 1:41 Public Domain

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Country	North Korea
Anthem	National Anthem of North Korea
Duration	1:41
Format	MP3
License	Public Domain

Korean & English Translation

아침은 빛나라 이 강산Let morning shine on the silver and gold of this land,

은금의 자원도 가득한Three thousand leagues packed with natural wealth.

삼천리 아름다운 내 조국My beautiful fatherland.

반만년 오랜 력사에The glory of a wise people

찬란한 문화로 자라난Brought up in a culture brilliant

슬기론 인민의 이 영광With a history five millennia long.

몸과 맘 다바쳐 이 조선Let us devote our bodies and minds

길이 받드세To supporting this Korea for ever.

백두산 기상을 다 안고The firm will, bonded with truth,

근로의 정신은 깃들어Nest for the spirit of labour,

진리로 뭉쳐진 억센 뜻Embracing the atmosphere of Mount Paektu,

온 세계 앞서 나가라Will go forth to all the world.

솟는 힘 노도도 내밀어The country established by the will of the people,

인민의 뜻으로 선 나라Breasting the raging waves with soaring strength.

한없이 부강하는Let us glorify for ever this Korea,

이 조선 길이 빛내세Limitlessly rich and strong.

Romanization

Achimeun bitnara i gangsan
Eungeum-ui jawondo gadeukhan
Samcheolli areumdawoon nae joguk
Banmannyun oraen yeoksa-e
Chanlanhan munhwaro jaranan
Seulgiron inmin-ui i yeonggwang
Momgwa mam dabachyeo i Joseon
Giri batdeuse

Baekdusan gisangeul da ango
Geunro-ui jeongsin-eun gitdeureo
Jinriro mungchyeojin eoksen tteut
On segye apseo nagara
Sotneun him nododo naemireo
Inmin-ui tteus-euro seon nara
Haneopsi buganghaneun
I Joseon giri bitnaese

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