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March 1st Independence Movement Day

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March 1st Independence Movement Day

Every year on March 1 ↗

Commemorate the March 1st Movement and those who called for Korean independence.

#Independence #Remembrance #Culture #Public holidays

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How did it begin?

This day honors the spirit of Korea’s declaration of independence and demonstrations that began on March 1, 1919. It was designated a national commemorative day in 1949 to carry that legacy forward.

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