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Lee says there is ‘no left or right’ in honoring sacrifice ahead of Liberation Day

At a luncheon with national merit recipients, veterans and the descendants of independence activists, the president hailed the 'strongest roots' of dedication.

2026.8.13

Gov’t to honor 282 late independence fighters with state awards to mark Liberation Day

Korea will confer medals and awards on 283 individuals for their roles in the resistance against Japan’s 1910-45 colonial rule.

2026.8.13

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Veterans Ministry to expand state awards to independence activists

The ministry is considering focusing the reassessment on independence activists who were awarded before the 1970s, when historical records and relevant research were insufficient.

2026.8.5

Kim Hui-gon, the inaugural director of the National Memorial of the Korean Provisional Government, delivers a welcoming speech at a special exhibition of Korea's provisional government in Belgium in this June 19, 2025, file photo. [YONHAP]

Lee names new chief of Independence Hall of Korea

President Lee Jae Myung will appoint Kim Hui-gon, the inaugural director of the National Memorial of the Korean Provisional Government, as the chief of the Independence Hall of Korea next week, the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs said.

2026.4.10

Independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun (1879-1910) [YONHAP]

Veterans Affairs Ministry to track down remains of independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun

The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs will launch a public-private team this week, tasked with tracking down and repatriating the remains of independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun (1879-1910), believed to be buried in China.

2026.3.17

Poster for the film “Assassination” (2015) shows actors Cho Jin-woong, left, Jun Ji-hyun, center, and Choi Duk-mun [SHOWBOX]

Netflix draws attention after actor Cho Jin-woong edited out of promotional video

A video Netflix Korea posted for March 1 Independence Movement Day is drawing attention after actor Cho Jin-woong appears to have been edited out of a scene from the film “Assassination” (2015).

2026.3.2

Visitors browse photos during an exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of the Korean Peninsula's liberation from Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule in this photo published by the Korean Central News Agency on Aug. 5. [YONHAP]

North Korea celebrates 80th independence anniversary with events glorifying Kim leadership

North Korea has launched exhibitions and other public events glorifying the three-generation rule of leader Kim Jong-un's family to mark the upcoming 80th anniversary of national independence, according to state media Wednesday.

2025.8.13

A banner of the Taegeukgi, the flag of Korea, embroidered by independence fighter Nam Sang-rak and his wife, hangs on the Kyobo Life building in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Aug. 3, ahead of the 80th anniversary of Korea's independence on Aug. 15. The hand-stitched flag, designated as a nationally registered cultural heritage item, was also displayed on the building in 2019 to mark the 100th anniversary of the March 1 Independence Movement. [NEWS1]

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A banner of the Taegeukgi, the flag of Korea, embroidered by independence fighter Nam Sang-rak, hangs on the Kyobo Life building in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Aug. 3, ahead of the 80th anniversary of Korea's independence on Aug. 15.

2025.8.3

A hand-written hangul letter by Kim Ok-kyun (1851-1894), a leading figure in the 1884 Gapsin Coup, has been discovered at the University of Cambridge Library. [CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY]

Recently found letter by leading figure of Joseon-era coup sheds light on reform, diplomatic efforts

A rare handwritten hangul letter from Kim Ok-kyun, a leading figure in the 1884 Gapsin Coup, has been discovered at the University of Cambridge Library, shedding new light on his revolutionary ambitions and Korea’s early diplomatic efforts.

2025.6.20

Acting President Choi Sang-mok delivers a commemorative address during a ceremony marking the 106th anniversary of the March 1 Independence Movement in central Seoul on March 1. [MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND FINANCE]

Acting President Choi calls stronger Korea-Japan ties 'essential' in March 1 address

Acting President Choi Sang-mok emphasized unity during March 1 Independence Movement commemorations, calling for enhanced South Korea-Japan cooperation.

2025.3.2