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Korea Liberation Day

Gwangbokjeol: Light Returns to the Nation.

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Korea Liberation Day

When is Korea Liberation Day?

Every year on August 15.

What is Korea Liberation Day?

Korea Liberation Day on August 15 (Gwangbokjeol) commemorates the liberation of Korea from Japanese occupation in 1945. In South Korea it also marks the establishment of the South Korean government.

How to celebrate

Mark the day with a poster made in Dayfeed — pick your favourite photo as the background, share it to your story or group chat, and set a reminder so you never miss it next year.

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  • #KoreaLiberationDay
  • #Korea
  • #15August

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