Editing Flag of North Korea (section)

== Protocol ==
[[File:Photograph of flags of North Korea.jpg|thumb|upright|North Korean flags flying near the [[Kumsusan Palace of the Sun]]]]

The national flag law outlines regulations regarding the display and handling of the national flag. The North Korean flag is flown regularly from the [[Kumsusan Palace of the Sun]], government buildings, courtrooms, and diplomatic missions abroad. It may also be flown from "other required places and the government office buildings of overseas Korean residents' organizations".{{sfn|National Flag Law of the DPRK|2012|loc=Chapter III, Article 16}} Gold [[tassel]]s measuring one-eighth of the flag width may be attached to the fly side of flags flown during diplomatic ceremonies.{{sfn|National Flag Law of the DPRK|2012|loc=Chapter II, Article 9}} The flag is flown or draped as a symbol of the state during state holidays and memorial days, election days, and important state events.{{sfn|National Flag Law of the DPRK|2012|loc=Chapter III, Article 17}} Between April and September, the flag should be raised at around 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. and lowered at around 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Between October and March, the flag should be raised at around 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and lowered at around 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.{{sfn|National Flag Law of the DPRK|2012|loc=Chapter III, Article 15}} The flag must be raised and lowered slowly by a designated person with an assistant present. The flag must be raised to the end of the flagpole regardless of its use at full-mast or half-mast; in the latter case, the flag should be lowered after reaching the end.{{sfn|National Flag Law of the DPRK|2012|loc=Chapter III, Articles 28 and 30}} The flag may not be raised in severe weather conditions.{{sfn|National Flag Law of the DPRK|2012|loc=Chapter III, Article 27}} Damaged, faded or substandard flags must not be used.{{sfn|National Flag Law of the DPRK|2012|loc=Chapter III, Article 29}}

The national flag of North Korea takes precedent over other flags of the state, but not necessarily the flags of other countries. When the national flag is flown with other flags of the state, it should be flown first, either in the center or on the opposite left, and higher than the others. During a parade, it should be flown at the front of the procession. The North Korean flag should only be flown alongside the national flags of countries which recognise North Korea; in such cases, all flags must be of the same size and height.{{sfn|National Flag Law of the DPRK|2012|loc=Chapter III, Article 28}}