Korean Dictionary
How to say "Liberation Day" in Korean
“Liberation Day” in Korean is 광복절 (pronounced "gwangbokjeol").
광복절
gwangbokjeol
Usage & Context
광복절 on August 15th commemorates Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule in 1945. It is one of the most important national holidays in Korea celebrated with flag displays, events, and cultural programs. The word 광복 means the restoration of light and symbolizes the return of Korean sovereignty.
Example Sentence
광복절에는 태극기를 달아야 해요.
We should display the Taegukgi flag on Liberation Day.
How to use 광복절 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Liberation Day” is 광복절, romanized as gwangbokjeol.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'gwang-bok-jeol' — 'gwang' like 'gwahng', 'bok' rhymes with 'bock' (unreleased k), 'jeol' rhymes with 'jull' with light final l.
More Example Sentences
explaining the date
광복절은 8월 15일이에요.
Liberation Day is August 15th.
national event
광복절 기념 행사에 참석했어요.
I attended the Liberation Day ceremony.
holiday planning
광복절 연휴에 여행 계획 있어요?
Do you have travel plans for the Liberation Day weekend?
Cultural Context
광복절 (August 15) marks Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule in 1945 and is one of the most emotionally significant national holidays. Citizens display the 태극기 (Korean flag) at their homes, and the president delivers a televised address. The word 광복 literally means 'restoration of light'. It's a public holiday — no work, no school — and is often combined with '여름 휴가' (summer vacation).
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Common Phrases
광복절 축하합니다.
Happy Liberation Day.
광복절은 공휴일이에요.
Liberation Day is a public holiday.
태극기를 달았어요.
I displayed the Korean flag.
Related Expressions
태극기
taegeukgi
Korean flag
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국경일
gukgyeongil
national holiday
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