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South Korea 81st Liberation Day commemorations

Overview

South Korea marked its 81st Liberation Day through national honors and public commemorations. The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs announced that 283 individuals would be recognized as independence activists, specifically aiming to honor previously undervalued figures such as women, laborers, and cultural figures.

Notable honorees included Choi Jun-rye, wife of independence leader Kim Gu, and actor Kim Deok-rin. The awards included the Order of Merit for National Foundation, the National Foundation Medal, and Presidential Commendations.

In Seoul, the anniversary was observed with a traditional bell-ringing ceremony at the Bosingak Pavilion under the theme ‘The Sound of Liberation Awakens the Future.’ The event included the ringing of the Bosingak bell 33 times, musical performances, and public heritage tours. Participants also engaged in traditional ‘Manse’ cheers and civic choir performances.

Entities

Bosingak · Seoul Metropolitan Council · Oh Se-hoon · Liberation Association · Seoul

Timeline

  1. 13 days ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Seoul commemorates 81st Liberation Day at Bosingak

    Seoul commemorated the 81st anniversary of Korea’s Liberation Day with a traditional bell-ringing ceremony at Bosingak, featuring descendants of independence activists and civic performances.

  2. 14 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    South Korea honors 283 independence activists for 81st Liberation Day

    South Korea is honoring 283 independence activists for the 81st Liberation Day, including film star Kim Deok-rin and Choi Jun-rye, wife of Kim Gu, to recognize previously undervalued contributors.

Sources

biz.heraldcorp.com · hapskorea.com · koreaherald.com · koreatimes.co.kr · lucidadvice.com · news.heraldcorp.com · operamundi.uol.com.br · thetaiwantimes.com