Monday, August 16, 2010

[10.08.15] Dongwan’s blog: 2010 (main page updated)

It’s Gwangbokcheol (Liberation Day) today!

On 15 August 1945, the surrender of Japan not only marked the end of World War II, but also the independence of Korea, and the government of the Republic of Korea was established on 15th August 1948. To commemorate the day of the end of Japanese occupation and the establishment of an independent government, on 1 October 1949, under the “Law Concerning National Celebration Days”, the government of the Republic of Korea designated 15 August of every year as Gwangbokcheol, a National Celebration Day. “Gwangbok” literally means “the restoration of light” and implies the recovery of lost sovereignty.

Credits: Dongwan’s Naver blog + Absolut Shinhwa

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