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Crowds gather around a colorful installation in the atrium of Times Square mall in Seoul.

Holiday crowds savor Seoul afternoon

Visitors enjoy a leisurely Liberation Day holiday weekend at Times Square in western Seoul.

2026.8.16

Visitors carry Japanese flags and a rising sun flag at Yasukuni Shrineon in Tokyo on Aug. 15.

Korean ruling, opposition parties condemn Japanese officials’ Yasukuni Shrine visits

Lawmakers across Korea’s political divide said the visits undermine trust and demand Japan confront its wartime history through action.

2026.8.15

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President Lee Jae-myung delivers a speech at a podium during a Liberation Day ceremony in Seoul.

Lee vows to honor Korea’s independence heroes on Liberation Day

President Lee Jae Myung pledged support for independence activists’ descendants and awarded state honors to 283 people at the 81st Liberation Day ceremony.

2026.8.15

Marco Rubio speaks in a dark suit with an American flag pin at the U.S. State Department.

Rubio calls Korea an 'indispensable partner' in Liberation Day message

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted expanding cooperation with Korea on security, critical minerals and shipbuilding.

2026.8.15

Liberation Day nears, but 'No Japan' has become 'Go Japan'

Record travel, beer imports and warmer public sentiment signal a striking shift from Korea’s 2019 “No Japan” boycott.

2026.8.15

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Cool caves, dark past: Ulsan attraction bears scars of Japanese 1910-45 colonization

In the heart of the city lie four caves, carved out of the mountain by locals forced to mobilize by the occupiers and now attempting to preserve that history.

2026.8.15

장마 (서울=연합뉴스) 박동주 기자 = 장맛비가 내린 9일 서울 강남구 대치동에서 시민들이 우산을 쓰고 걸어가고 있다. 2026.7.9 pdj6635@yna.co.kr/2026-07-09 15:48:37/

Rainy Liberation Day holiday ahead as remnants of Typhoon Dolphin approach Korea

Heavy rainfall is expected to be concentrated in southern regions, bringing them relief from severe drought.

2026.8.14

Liberation Day weekend offers wide range of opportunities for learning, reflection

Events, exhibitions, free arboretum entry and support services will be available all across Korea during the Aug. 15 to 17 long holiday weekend.

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

Ha Young apologizes over great-grandfather’s colonial-era record in handwritten letter

The actor said she had unknowingly treated her great-grandfather’s history as family pride before learning of his pro-Japanese activities.

2026.8.12

Tag: liberation day

liberation day

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Holiday crowds savor Seoul afternoon

Korean ruling, opposition parties condemn Japanese officials’ Yasukuni Shrine visits

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Lee vows to honor Korea’s independence heroes on Liberation Day

Rubio calls Korea an 'indispensable partner' in Liberation Day message

Liberation Day nears, but 'No Japan' has become 'Go Japan'

Cool caves, dark past: Ulsan attraction bears scars of Japanese 1910-45 colonization

Rainy Liberation Day holiday ahead as remnants of Typhoon Dolphin approach Korea

Liberation Day weekend offers wide range of opportunities for learning, reflection

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

Ha Young apologizes over great-grandfather’s colonial-era record in handwritten letter