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.
2025 summit with Japan: shift in inertia, new chapter in cooperation
A veteran political scholar in Korea has expressed his thoughts on President Lee Jae Myung's surprising decision to hold his first bilateral summit with Japan instead of the U.S. Read more here
Sep 04,2025
Nat'l records exhibition to mark 80th anniversary of liberation
An exhibition from Aug. 23-31 will commemorate the 80th anniversary of national liberation by looking back at eight decades of history from the moment of independence to the present.
Aug 22,2025
Former prison offers glimpse of torture, starvation of activists
Korea.net on July 30 visited Seodaemun Prison History Hall ahead of the 80th Liberation Day on Aug. 15.
Aug 19,2025
Curiosity via literature drives understanding between worlds
Professor Kang Bang-Hwa of the Literature Translation Institute of Korea says that literary translation helps Korea and Japan better understand each other's cultures.
Aug 18,2025
'People's appointment ceremony' for President Lee set for Aug. 15
The "people's appointment ceremony" for President Lee Jae Myung to mark the 80th Liberation Day on Aug. 15 from 8 p.m. will have the theme "80 Years of Liberation, Building the Future with National Sovereignty" at Gwanghwamun Square in downtown Seoul, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety said on Aug. 13.
Aug 14,2025
2 experts reflect on meaning of 80th anniversary of liberation
Korea.net on Aug. 8 visited the Independence Hall of Korea in Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do Province, ahead of the 80th anniversary of independence.
Aug 14,2025
'Records preserve legacy of victims of Japan's sexual slavery'
Aug. 14 is International Memorial Day for Japanese Military Comfort Women. Korea.net on July 23 interviewed Lee Na-young, chair of the board of the Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance for the Issues of Military Sexual Slavery by Japan.
Aug 12,2025
'We Are the Light': festival to mark 80th year of liberation
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Aug. 5 announced its hosting of an evening festival on Aug. 14 at Heungnyemun Square of Gyeongbokgung Palace to celebrate the 80th anniversary of liberation.
Aug 06,2025
80th Liberation Day event to promote 13 historical tourist sites
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization will jointly host the event "Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of Liberation via Tourism."
Aug 04,2025
Culture-arts events in August to mark 80th Liberation Day in Seoul
The capital of Seoul throughout next month will host a slew of events marking the 80th anniversary of the country's liberation. Find more here
Aug 01,2025