South Korea country guide: capital, Liberation Day, and colours (HI)
📍 South Korea
Theme Liberation Day 2027
South Korea is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Seoul, the national observance is Liberation Day on 15 August, and the national colours are red and blue. South Korea marks 15 August 1945, liberation from Japanese rule. The Republic of Korea was established on 15 August 1948.
Capital and region (HI)
Seoul is the capital. South Korea sits in the Asian time region, on the Asia/Seoul clock. National ceremonies for Liberation Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Liberation Day is Sunday, 15 August 2027. South Korea marks 15 August 1945, liberation from Japanese rule. The Republic of Korea was established on 15 August 1948. Locally it is called Gwangbokjeol. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are red and blue. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Liberation Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of South Korea?
The capital is Seoul.
When is the next Liberation Day?
The next date is Sunday, 15 August 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red and blue.
What does the national day mark?
South Korea marks 15 August 1945, liberation from Japanese rule. The Republic of Korea was established on 15 August 1948.
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