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Lee names new chief of Independence Hall of Korea

President Lee Jae Myung will appoint Kim Hui-gon, the inaugural director of the National Memorial of the Korean Provisional Government, as the chief of the Independence Hall of Korea next week, the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs said.

2026-04-10

Veterans Affairs Ministry to track down remains of independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun

The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs will launch a public-private team this week, tasked with tracking down and repatriating the remains of independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun (1879-1910), believed to be buried in China.

2026-03-17

Former NewJeans member Danielle seen cheering at Tokyo Marathon

K-pop fans have been buzzing over a short video that appears to show former NewJeans member Danielle waving the Taegeukgi, Korea’s national flag, in Japan on March 1, Korea’s Independence Movement Day.

2026-03-03

Netflix draws attention after actor Cho Jin-woong edited out of promotional video

A video Netflix Korea posted for March 1 Independence Movement Day is drawing attention after actor Cho Jin-woong appears to have been edited out of a scene from the film “Assassination” (2015).

2026-03-02

President Lee calls for South, North to end 'era of confrontation' during March 1 speech

President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday urged South and North Korea to “put an end to this era of confrontation and conflict” and resume dialogue, as he marked the 107th anniversary of the March 1 Independence Movement at Coex in Gangnam District.

2026-03-01

AI videos demeaning freedom fighter cast tech's dark shadow over upcoming Independence holiday

AI has helped restore and colorize images of Korea’s independence activists during the Japanese colonial rule in recent years, but new videos have revealed a dark side of the technology and sparked outrage ahead of Independence Movement Day.

2026-02-27

Chicago's Mexican Independence Day celebrations shadowed by Trump’s threats for the city

U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to dispatch National Guard troops and immigration agents into Chicago has put many Latino residents on edge, prompting some to carry their U.S. passports.

2025-09-07

Uruguayan Embassy holds independence celebrations, commemorates diplomatic ties with Korea

The Uruguayan Embassy in Korea hosted a reception in Seoul to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the country's Declaration of Independence and the 61st anniversary of diplomatic ties with Korea.

2025-08-26

Moscow says Kyiv struck a nuclear power plant as Ukraine marks Independence Day

Russia accused Ukraine on Sunday of launching drone attacks that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region overnight, as Ukraine celebrated 34 years since its independence.

2025-08-25

Independence Hall director slammed for calling Korean liberation 'a gift' from the Allies

Independence Hall Director Kim Hyung-seok faced criticism for describing Korea's liberation as a 'gift' from Allied forces, igniting debates over historic interpretation and provoking calls for his dismissal from Independence Hall.

2025-08-17