Nuclear Free Longsleeve

A one of one, hand made longsleeve shirt showing the message 비핵지대를 창설하자!
(Let's create a nuclear-free zone!) in Korean on the right sleeve, with a rocket flying diagonally across the back and down the left sleeve.

The lettering and image are hand sewn in cyan and red colors reminiscent of North Korean propaganda posters.

Size Guide

One of one, available in XL size only.

Background

During the 1980s and 1990s, North Korean propaganda underwent a notable shift, occasionally incorporating peace-oriented messaging alongside its traditional military themes. This period saw significant global nuclear disarmament discussions, with both Koreas engaging in diplomatic initiatives.

The visual style from this era was distinct: bold primary colors (particularly red and cyan blue) dominated the palette, often featuring celestial imagery like rockets, stars, and doves. Text was typically rendered in strong, sweeping strokes that conveyed both urgency and optimism. The rocket motif, while often associated with military might, was sometimes repurposed in peace-oriented posters to represent scientific and technological progress.

1991 marked a crucial moment when both Koreas signed the Joint Declaration on the Denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. This period produced propaganda artwork calling for "핵없는 조선" (Nuclear-free Korea) and similar slogans. The artwork often depicted Korean people united under these messages, with design elements flowing in dynamic diagonal arrangements.

This era's propaganda aesthetic has gained renewed interest in contemporary fashion and art, particularly as discussions about Korean peninsula denuclearization continue to resurface in global politics.