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South Korea Holiday
Buddha’s Birthday 2013 – Seokgatansinil 2013
Nov 27th
Buddha’s Birthday / Seokgatansinil
Buddha’s Birthday or Seokgatansinil (석가탄신일) is a Buddhist feast day to commemorate the birthday of Buddha Gautama. In South Korea in which Buddhism is one of the country’s major religions, Seokgatansinil is a very important festival as well as public holiday. More >
South Korean Children’s Day 2013
Nov 25th
Children’s Day in South Korea
Children’s Day is a public day off in South Korea to appreciate children’s achievement and pray for their success and happiness. People in South Korea celebrate Children’s Day on May 5 every year. On this holiday, parents show their care to the children by giving gifts and accompany them to some places of interest, be it amusement parks, zoos, or cinemas. More >
South Korean Constitution Day 2013
Nov 22nd
Constitution Day in South Korea
What is Constitution Day?
Constitution Day or Jeheonjeol is a special day in South Korea to commemorate the proclamation of Korean Constitution. The constitution was proclaimed on July 17, 1948, to match the founding date of Joseon Dynasty in 1392. Although it is not a public day off in South Korea, many events and special activities are organized on that day. More >
Korean Liberation Day 2013
Nov 20th
Korean Liberation Day
Liberation Day or Gwangbokjeol is a public holiday in South Korea to commemorate Korea’s liberation from Japan’s rule. Thus, Liberation Day is also known as Victory over Japan Day and celebrated by many other countries who were once ruled by Japan. Korean people observe Liberation Day on August 15 every year. More >
Korean Memorial Day 2013
Nov 19th
Korean Memorial Day
Korean Memorial Day or Hyeongchun-il is a public holiday in South Korea to remember those who died while serving the country during wars. The day is observed on June 6 every year by people throughout South Korea. During Korean Memorial Day, a memorial ceremony is held, and people raise Korea national flag on half-staff. More >
Korean New Year 2014
Nov 16th
Korean New Year / Seollal
Korean New Year or Seollal is one of three most important holidays in Korea to celebrate the first day of the first month in the lunar calendar. People in Korea consider Korean New Year much more important than the New Year in Western (Gregorian) calendar. Thus, the new year is celebrated for three days every year. More >
Seollal 2013
Nov 2nd
Seollal / Korean New Year
Seollal or Seol-nal is one of the most important holidays in South Korea. It celebrates the first day of the first month in lunar calendar; thus, the holiday is also known as Korean New Year. South Korean people also celebrate solar New Year’s Day on the 1st January in Gregorian calendar, yet Seollal is considered a more important holiday. This traditional Korean holiday lasts for 3 days every year. More >
Korea F1 2013
Sep 25th
Korea Formula One Grand Prix 2013
Korea F1 Grand Prix 2013 is going to be held in less than a month. The would-be-spectators probably get less and less patient to witness this popular Grand Prix in the country which is currently famous for its technology, gadgets, dramas, girl bands and boy bands. More >
South Korean Armed Forces Day 2013
Sep 22nd
Armed Forces Day in South Korea
Armed Forces Day or Gukguinal (국군의 날) is a national commemoration day in South Korea to recognize and honor all military forces of South Korea. People in South Korea celebrate Armed Forces Day on October 1 every year which is also the anniversary of the founding of South Korean armed forces. More >
South Korea National Foundation Day 2013
Sep 11th
National Foundation Day in South Korea
National Foundation Day or Gacheonjeol is a public holiday in South Korea to commemorate the foundation of Gojoseon by Dangun Waenggeom. Gojoseon was the name for an ancient Korea kingdom which was founded in 2333 BC. People in South Korea celebrate the holiday on October 3 every year. More >
