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Gwangbokjeol (meaning "the day the light returned"), also called as the National Liberation Day of Korea, celebrated annually on August 15, is one of the public holidays in South Korea. It commemorates Victory over Japan Day, which liberated Korea from colonial rule. Independent Korean governments were created three years later, on August 15, 1948, when the pro-Soviet Kim Il-sung was made first Premier of North Korea and pro-U.S. Syngman Rhee was made first President of South Korea. ''Gwangbokjeol'' was officially designated a public holiday on October 1, 1949 in South Korea〔 (Gwangbokjeol ) at Doosan Encyclopedia〕 and is known as ''Chogukhaebangŭi nal''. (; literally "Liberation of Fatherland Day") in North Korea.〔 (Thinking of reunification through Gwangbokjeol ), official blog of the Ministry of Unification〕In 2015, Korea celebrated its 70th anniversary since its Liberation in 1945. ==Public holiday== In South Korea, many activities and events happen during the day, including an official ceremony with the president in attendance that takes place at the Independence Hall of Korea in Cheonan〔 or at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts.〔 (Gwangbokjeol ceremony ), Yonhap News, 2009-08-15. Retrieved 2010-06-19〕 All buildings and homes are encouraged to display the South Korean national flag ''Taegukki''. Not only are most public museums and places open free of charge to the descendants of independence activists on the holiday, but they can also travel on both public transport and intercity trains for free.〔 The official "''Gwangbokjeol'' song" (광복절 노래) is sung at official ceremonies. The song's lyrics were written by Jeong Inbo (정인보) and the melody by Yoon Yongha (윤용하).〔 The lyrics speak of "to touch the earth again" and how "the sea dances", how "this day is the remaining trace of 40 years of passionate blood solidified" and to "guard this forever and ever".〔 (''Gwangbokjeol Song'' ) at the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs〕 The government traditionally issues special pardons on ''Gwangbokjeol''.〔 (Gwangbokjeol pardons ), Asia Today 2009-08-11. Retrieved 2010-06-19〕〔 (Gwangbokjeol pardons ), YTN 2009-08-11.Retrieved 2010-06-19〕 In 1974, Yuk Young-soo, First Lady of South Korea and spouse of Park Chung-hee, was assassinated by Mun Se-gwang at the National Theater of Korea in Seoul during a Gwangbokjeol ceremony. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Gwangbokjeol」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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