In South Korea, it is known as Gwangbokjeol (Korean: 광복절; lit. The Day the Light Returned). [6] The name Gwangbokjeol uses the term “restoration” (복; bog) instead of “independence” (독립; dongnip) to emphasize that Korea had been independent for years prior to Japanese rule. [7]

Oct 22, 2024 · In Korea, National Liberation Day is called 광복절 (gwangbokjeol), which literally means “the restoration of light day. ” The holiday celebrates the end of a dark time in Korean history when the Japanese occupied the entire Korean peninsula.

Aug 13, 2024 · Gwangbokjeol (광복절), celebrated annually on August 15th, is one of South Korea’s most significant national holidays. Known in English as the National Liberation Day of Korea, it marks the day in 1945 when Korea was liberated from Japanese colonial rule, which had lasted for 35 years.

Aug 6, 2024 · It is a national holiday in Korea and the National Liberation Day of Korea, Gwangbokjeol. It is annually celebrated on the 15th of August. On Gwangbokjeol, you will get to see many buildings and streets with Korean national flags called “Taegeukgi”.

August 15, 2014, SEOUL - August 15 marks one of the most important public holidays in the Korean calendar, Independence Day or Gwangbokjeol as it is known locally. Translated literally, it means "Restoration of Light Day”, and celebrates the victory over Japan which liberated Korea from 35 years of Japanese colonial rule on August 15, 1945.

Aug 15, 2021 · National Liberation Day of Korea falls on August 15 annually and is also known as ‘Gwangbokjeol,’ which translates to ‘bringing back the light.’ This name represents the end of the darkness of Japan’s rule over South Korea.

Jul 30, 2019 · On Liberation Day, Koreans celebrate the granting of their long-held wish to be independent from Japan. The Korean name of this holiday, Gwangbokjeol, is made of Chinese characters. Gwang means “light” and Bok means “returning.” In other words, it means “the day the light came back.”

Aug 11, 2024 · Korea's Liberation Day, known as Gwangbokjeol (광복절), is a national holiday celebrated on August 15th each year. It marks the day in 1945 when Korea was liberated from Japanese colonial rule, following Japan's surrender at the end of World War II.

Nov 26, 2024 · Gwangbokjeol celebrates the victory over Japan which liberated Korea from 35 years of Japanese colonial rule on August 15, 1945. It is one of very few holidays shared by both North Korea and South Korea.

Mar 6, 2023 · National Liberation Day or Gwangbokjeol (광복절) is celebrated on August 15 in Korea. Although this day is celebrated in many areas around the world as Victory Over Japan Day (or V-J Day), the day carries a great deal more significance to Korea.