This is an interesting exercise in compare and contrast from a site with the banner "Kansas City with a Russian Accent" via kcmeesha.com:
You might have been asking yourselves why there is a shortage of Korean-related material on this blog. After all, I love Korean picnics, Korean food and some of my best friends are Korean. I am here to correct this glaring oversight.
A recent article (in Russian) compares patriotic songs from North and South Korea (also contains the original lyrics in Korean). Below you will find both songs translated into English by me. *keep in minds it's a second-hand translation and I don't know a word of Korean.
The torch of destruction of communism
(South Korea)
We are defending these beautiful mountains and rivers.
Today we stand as real men.
Bravely we go into the fiery sea of bursting shells,
For peace in our native land, for the parents, brothers and sisters.
Comrades! I defend my country!
And I sacrifice my life under the light of the torch of destruction of communism.
We defend the blue seas of our country.
Today our hearts burning ardor of youth.
Shooting from the naval guns,
We make it so that our people have a future.
Comrades! I defend my country!
And I sacrifice my life under the light of the torch of destruction of communism.
We defend the blue sky of a free country,
Today, we are committed and ready for battle.
Flashes of lightning pierces the clouds.
We open our wings towards the glorious destiny.
Comrades! I defend my country!
And I sacrifice my life under the light of the torch of destruction of communism.
We defend the radiant spirit of our country,
Today we are proud of our achievements.
In this land, there is new history – the history of prosperity.
Defend her, win in the battle, and we will live happily ever after!
Comrades! I defend my country!
And I sacrifice my life under the light of the torch of destruction of communism.
Song About Defending the Motherland
(North Korea)
Onward, the People's Army! Onward, brave soldiers!
Defend your people's home! Defend it with your life!
We sacrifice to the Motherland blood boiling in our chests;
The light above our heads is from the shining stars of glory.
Onward, the People's Army! Onward, brave soldiers!
Defend your people's home! Defend it with your life!
For the sake of our parents, brothers and sisters, for the our dear country,
Expunge the imperialist aggressors – inch by inch.
Onward, the People's Army! Onward, brave soldiers!
Defend your people's home! Defend it with your life!
Destroy the enemy with gun and knife of justice
And the Republic will be eternally rich.
Onward, the People's Army! Onward, brave soldiers!
Defend your people's home! Defend it with your life!
h/t: Snoop
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