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“8월15일은 광복절입니다.”
August 15th is Liberation Day.
A national holiday in South Korea commemorating the liberation from Japanese colonial rule on August 15, 1945.
8월15일은 한국의 중요한 공휴일입니다.
August 15th is an important public holiday in Korea.
8월15일에는 많은 사람들이 독립운동가들을 기립니다.
On August 15th, many people honor independence activists.
Also known as 광복절 (Gwangbokjeol) in Korean.
August 15th holds deep historical significance in Korea as it marks the end of colonial oppression. When discussing this date, Koreans may reference related terms like '3·1 운동' (March 1st Movement) or '독립운동' (independence movement).
In Korean, dates are written in the order of month-day-year (e.g., 8월15일). When translating to English, use the format 'August 15th' or 'August 15' for formal contexts.
The date refers to August 15, 1945, when Korea was liberated from 35 years of Japanese colonial rule (1910–1945). The Korean term 광복 (Gwangbok) means 'restoration of light' or 'liberation,' combining 광 (gwang, light/restoration) and 복 (bok, fortune/return).
This date is observed nationwide with ceremonies, parades, and cultural events. Schools and government offices are closed. The term is often used in historical, political, and cultural contexts.