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South Korea celebrete Liberation Day 15th August.
On this day, the country gets complete freedom from Japan.
South Korea get its independence on August 13, 1948.
However, it is officially celebrated on the August 15.
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Where :
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All Over South Korea
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When :15 th August
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15 August declared as the public holiday all over the country.
On this day shops and offices are closed and people in the country all come together to celebrate Independence Day with great joy and enthusiasm.
On this day the whole country looks very beautiful.
National flag was hoisted in order to show the respect to the heroes of the country,
Thus, the homage to all the freedom fighters is paid on this day.
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More Details :
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The Liberation Day of South Korea commemorates the freedom
from decades of Japanese occupation and the formation of the South Korean republic.
The official Independence Day of South Korea is celebrated on 15th August,
though the actual day of independence was on August 13th 1948.
For political reasons chose 15th August, instead of 13th as the official Independence Day of South Korea.
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Images :
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References :
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Wikipedia : Independence Day
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See the dates on which Independence Day is celebrated :
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Liberation Day
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| 2005 |
August |
15 |
Monday |
| 2006 |
August |
15 |
Tuesday |
| 2007 |
August |
15 |
Wednesday |
| 2008 |
August |
15 |
Friday |
| 2009 |
August |
15 |
Saturday |
| 2010 |
August |
15 |
Sunday |
| 2011 |
August |
15 |
Monday |
| 2012 |
August |
15 |
Wednesday |
| 2013 |
August |
15 |
Thursday |
| 2014 |
August |
15 |
Friday |
| 2015 |
August |
15 |
Saturday |
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Related Holidays :
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