National Affairs
80th anniversary of liberation
This year marks 80th anniversary of the Republic of Korea's liberation.
Korea.net marks this historic day in 1945 of regaining sovereignty after 35 years of Japanese colonial rule (1910-45) and achieving independence as as self-reliant country. To commemorate the noble sacrifices of the nation's patriotic ancestors who fought for liberation, this is a look back on the history of the Republic of Korea.
Culture-arts events in August to mark 80th Liberation Day in Seoul
The Seoul Metropolitan Government on July 31 announced its hosting of culture and arts events across the capital to mark the 80th Liberation Day (Aug. 15). Show...
Aug 01,2025
'I am Korean, not Japanese': exhibition honors iconic runner
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of liberation from Japan, the National Museum of Korea on July 25 launched the exhibition "The Radiant Strides, Moving the World" spot...
Jul 29,2025
'People's appointment ceremony' for President Lee slated for Aug. 15
Senior Presidential Secretary for Political Affairs Woo Sang-ho on July 28 gives a news briefing at the Office of the President on the Aug. 15 hosting of the "people's ap...
Jul 29,2025
3 historical buildings that honor heroes of nat'l liberation
By Lee Jihae Photos = Lee Jeongwoo To mark the 80th anniversary of national liberation this year, the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs on March 17 designated K...
Apr 24,2025
3 sites in Seoul to visit for March 1 pro-independence holiday
This is an aerial view of Tapgol Park in Seoul's Jongno-gu District. (Korea Heritage Service) By Lee Jihae The people's cries for independence and freedom resounded n...
Feb 25,2025
'Correcting history must accompany boosting ties with Japan'
Lee Jin Hee is the director of Seodaemun Prison History Hall in Seoul's Seodaemun-gu District. (Seodaemun Prison History Hall) By Lee Jihae March 1, 1919, was when th...
Feb 20,2025