(Graphic illustration by Hyemin Lee)
Korea celebrates Liberation Day (Gwangbokjeol) every year on August 15, marking the end of 35 years of Japanese occupation (1910–1945). On this day in 1945, World War II ended with the surrender of Imperial Japan. While the world remembers it as V-J Day, for Koreans, it was a moment of restoring national independence. The day is honored with patriotic ceremonies, cultural events and the display of the national flag across the country. Liberation Day along with March First Movement Day are significant holidays for Koreans to honor freedom fighters and reflect the enduring national spirit.
(Image by Stripes Korea)
