10-13-2010, 12:22 PM
CtahhR Wrote:Here's a picture I came across today. This Female Hero has a fully decorated robe. I don't think this is the full dress uniform somehow.
That's an impressive display that she wears:
An Order of Freedom and Independence, first class; two Orders of the National Flag, first class; multiple Orders of Labor; and the second version of the Order of Kim Il Sung. Note also the "Great Leader" flag pin which is required to be worn on the left breast, above the heart. Based on the awards and her age she was presumably a veteran, and most likely a partisan commander, in the Korean War.
As for the robe....That is the traditional garment of Korean women, which they are strongly encouraged to wear in the DPRK. It actually is not at all uncommon to see photos of women taking part in celebrations and events, wearing this garment, with full decorations displayed.
