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National Foundation Day in Korea

Explore the observance’s date, meaning and origins.

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National Foundation Day in Korea

Every year on October 3 ↗

Commemorate the origins of the Korean people and the ideal of benefiting humanity.

#Tradition #Folklore #Remembrance #Culture #Public holidays

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How did it begin?

This Korean national commemorative day honors Dangun’s founding of Gojoseon. It reflects on Korean history and traditions and the ideal of Hongik Ingan, broadly benefiting humanity.

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