South Korea marks Liberation Day on 15 August 2027 (UR)
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Liberation Day 2027 has been marked in South Korea.
Theme Liberation Day 2027
South Korea observes Liberation Day on Sunday, 15 August 2027. South Korea marks 15 August 1945, liberation from Japanese rule. The Republic of Korea was established on 15 August 1948. Official ceremonies are centred on Seoul. Counted from 1945, 2027 is 82 years on.
When South Korea observes Liberation Day in 2027 (UR)
Sunday, 15 August 2027 is the 2027 date. The countdown on this page uses Asia/Seoul, so it matches local midnight in Seoul When that date passes, this page moves to the next year on its own.
What the day marks
South Korea marks 15 August 1945, liberation from Japanese rule. The Republic of Korea was established on 15 August 1948. Counted from 1945, 2027 is 82 years on. The local name most often heard is Gwangbokjeol.
How the day is marked
In Seoul the day usually opens with the flag and the national anthem, then official messages and public gatherings. The national colours are red and blue. Families, schools and overseas communities use those colours in dress, lights and decorations.
A note on the name of the day
South Korea calls this observance Liberation Day. That name is kept here even when the history is a constitution, a union, a liberation or a national feast rather than a break from colonial rule.
Independence Day FAQs
When is South Korea Liberation Day in 2027?
It falls on Sunday, 15 August 2027.
What does South Korea mark on this date?
South Korea marks 15 August 1945, liberation from Japanese rule. The Republic of Korea was established on 15 August 1948.
Where are the main ceremonies?
National ceremonies are centred on Seoul. Communities also mark the day in other cities and abroad.
How many years does 2027 represent?
Counted from 1945, 2027 is 82 years on.
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