The first national anthem of North Korea is Patriotic Song.

"Patriotic Song" (Korean:) is the national anthem of North Korea. It was written in 1947, written by poet Pak Se yong (192 -1989) and composed by musician Jin Yuanjun (1917 -22). The original song "Patriotic Song" is also a famous ancient song in North Korea.

"Patriotic Song" is a famous ancient song in North Korea, and its status is similar to China's "Man Jiang Hong". In 1896, the Korean folk newspaper Independent News published several versions of the lyrics of Patriotic Song, but the tune was not determined. On August 15th, 1948, the Republic of Korea was proclaimed in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula, and the version of Patriotic Song composed by musician An Yitai in 1935 became the national anthem of South Korea.

On September 9th, 1948, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea was proclaimed in the northern part of the Korean Peninsula. The national anthem is also called "Patriotic Song", but its melody and lyrics are different from those of South Korea. In order to distinguish it from the national anthem of South Korea, North Korea's Patriotic Song has another name-"Morning Light Dyes the Motherland into Gold".

Significance and symbol of the national anthem:

The national anthem is a song that expresses the national spirit of a country, a piece of music that is considered by the government and people to represent the will of the country, and is used to praise and encourage the confidence and cohesion of a nation. Generally speaking, they will be patriotic and call up people's deep national feelings.

the national anthem represents the spirit, fighting course or grand goal of a country or a nation, and it can also represent the voice of the people, and it can also be the historical epitome of a country or a nation. Giving the national anthem constitutional status is conducive to maintaining the authority and stability of the national anthem and enhancing the sense of national identity and national honor of the people of all ethnic groups throughout the country.

above content reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-North Korea