광복절
Independence Day in Korean is 광복절.
광복절 is the name for Independence Day, and it translates to "The Day the Light Returned".
Meaning: holiday (name)
When do people say it?
In South Korea, 광복절 commemorates the liberation of Korea from Japanese colonial rule on August 15, 1945.
Did you know?
- While 광복절 commemorates the end of Japanese rule in 1945, North Korea celebrates its own 'Independence Day' on September 9 to mark the founding of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in 1948.
- In South Korea, 광복절 is one of the few public holidays where the government often grants a special amnesty to prisoners.
- The character 節 in 광복절 usually refers to a 'season' or a 'joint' in bamboo, but here it is used to denote a special 'festival' or 'holiday'.
Examples in context
- 한국의 광복절을 축하드립니다.Congratulations on Korea's Independence Day.
- 김 선생님, 광복절을 맞이하여 진심으로 축하드립니다.Teacher Kim, I sincerely congratulate you on Independence Day.
- 광복절은 언제예요?Gwangbokjeoreun eonjeyeyo?When is Independence Day?
- 내일은 광복절입니다.Naeireun Gwangbokjeorimnida.Tomorrow is Independence Day.
- 광복절에 태극기를 달아요.Gwangbokjeore talgeugireul darayo.We hang the national flag on Independence Day.
Example conversation
Subin and Dohyun are talking about their upcoming plans.
- 수빈 Su-bin도현 씨, 광복절에 쉬나요?Dohyun ssi, Gwangbokjeore swinayo?Dohyun, are you off on Independence Day?
- 도현 Do-hyeon네, 그날은 쉬어요.Ne, geunareun swieoyo.Yes, I'm off that day.
- 수빈 Su-bin그럼 같이 영화 봐요.Geureom gachi yeonghwa bwayo.Then let's watch a movie together.
- 도현 Do-hyeon좋아요, 같이 봐요.Joayo, gachi bwayo.Sounds good, let's watch it together.
