The Liberation Day will set up some special cultural activities, such as concerts, drama performances, etc., to enhance people's cultural awareness and celebrate this important historical event.

As a traditional Korean festival, Liberation Day has many related folk customs. For example, eat traditional Korean food such as sticky rice, kimchi, etc. During the Liberation Day, people will also visit the Revolutionary Martyrs Monument to pay homage to the sages and heroes who contributed to Korean independence and peace. In some Korean homes, people will also display old photos and letters or set off fireworks to commemorate Liberation Day.

In general, Korea’s Liberation Day is not only a legal holiday in Korea, but also an important traditional culture of Korean people. Through various commemorative activities and theatrical performances, it enables everyone to better understand the history of Korea and understand and respect the heroic deeds of the martyrs.

The origin of Liberation Day:

August 15th is South Korea’s National Day, also known as Liberation day. The country stipulates a one-day holiday. After the first century AD, three ancient kingdoms were formed on the Korean Peninsula: Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla. In the mid-seventh century AD, Silla dominated the peninsula. At the beginning of the 10th century AD, Goryeo replaced Silla. At the end of the 14th century, the Lee Dynasty replaced Goryeo and named the country Joseon. It became a Japanese colony in August 1910.

liberated on August 15, 1945. At the same time, the Soviet and American armies were stationed in the northern half and the southern half respectively with the 38th parallel north as the boundary. On August 15, 1948, the Republic of Korea was proclaimed. South Korea got rid of Japan's 36 years of colonial rule and achieved national liberation.