Since it is August, a historical event is Gwangbokjeol (광복절) on August 15.

Overview:

Gwangbokjeol, celebrated every year on August 15, marks Korea’s liberation from 35 years of Japanese colonial rule in 1945.

Translated, gwangbokjeol means “restoration of light day” where “gwangbok” is “restoration of light. On this day, South Koreans commemorate the sacrifices made by independence activists during Japanese colonial rule and remember the significance of gaining sovereignty.

Celebrations:

Ceremonies are held at places like the Sejong Center and Independence Hall, and the national flag, Taegeukgi, is displayed widely. It's one of the most important national holidays in both North and South Korea.

**Sejong Center**

The Sejong Center for the Performing Arts features 3,022 seats and hosts events like musicals, orchestra concerts, and more.

This year, the city of Seoul will hold a weeklong celebration until the 80th Liberation Anniversary Concert, which will be held on August 15 in the Seoul Arts Center. There, about 30 events will be held, varying from musical performances in musicals "Hero" and "Les Miserables" to unique exhibitions.

**Seoul Arts Center**

The Arts Center is located in Seocho District, Seoul. Unlike Sejong, the Seoul Arts Center features five main buildings: the Opera House, the Music Hall, the Hangaram Art and Design Museum, and the Seoul Calligraphy Art Museum.

Additionally, Nodeulseom (노들섬) Island, an artificial island at the center of the Hangang River, will be decorated with sculptures with the national flag Taegeukgi, thousands of pinwheels, and portraits of female independence activists.

Gwangbokjeol

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Korean Armistice