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Samiljeol (삼일절): What Korea’s March 1 Movement Day Actually Marks
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Gwangbokjeol (광복절): What Korea’s Liberation Day Actually Marks on August 15
In one line: On August 15 every year, Korea marks Gwangbokjeol (광복절) — the day in 1945 that Japanese colonial rule ended after 35 years. It is one of Korea's five national holidays,…