October
2019 / 10 / 03
Public Holiday
National Foundation Day (South Korea)
Known traditionally as Gaecheonjeol, which translates roughly as “Opening Sky Day” or “Festival of the Opening of Heaven”, National Foundation Day is part of a rich history celebrating the central foundation myth of the ancient Korean kingdom of Gojoseon. The national holiday and the historical myth upon which it is based have long been an integral part of the Korean national identity.
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South Korea Public Holiday