Korean Dictionary
How to say “Liberation Day” in Korean
광복절
gwangbokjeol
IntermediateHolidays & Festivals
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.
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