Korean Dictionary
How to say “Memorial Day” in Korean
현충일
hyeonchungil
IntermediateHolidays & Festivals
Usage & Context
현충일 on June 6th is Korea's Memorial Day honoring soldiers and civilians who died defending the country. At 10 AM a national siren sounds for one minute during which Koreans observe a moment of silence across the nation. Ceremonies are held at the National Cemetery in Dongjak-gu, Seoul where over 170,000 fallen heroes are buried.
Example Sentence
현충일 사이렌이 울리면 묵념을 드려야 해요.
When the Memorial Day siren sounds you should observe a moment of silence.
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