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Brazil's Embassy marks independence

Brazil's Embassy in Seoul hosted a reception on Tuesday to mark the 204th anniversary of Brazil's independence.

2026.9.8

Playing in the key of 'free'

The Embassy of Ukraine and the Delegation of the European Union in Korea co-hosted a special piano recital featuring a performance by pianist Dr. Taras Filenko.

2026.8.25

Celebrating independence — and togetherness

Georgian Chargé d'Affaires Mikheil Tigishvili emphasized that Korea and Georgia are exceptional partners sharing a destiny of resilience in defending their unique cultures and independence against powerful challenges.

2026.5.31

Left: A person assumed to be former NewJeans member Danielle cheers at the Tokyo Marathon while holding a Korean flag. Right: Former NewJeans member Danielle [SCREEN CAPTURE, NEWS1]

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.

2026.3.3

An honor guard member stands as a Ukrainian flag flutters during a visit by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney amid Russia's attack on Ukraine in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Aug. 24. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

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.

2025.8.25

Event organizer Tak Hyun-min, left, and singer Psy [YONHAP, NEWS1]

Psy to perform at 80th Liberation Day eve event for free

Singer Psy is set to bring his own "Gangnam Style" (2012) to this year's 80th Liberation Day eve event on Thursday, performing at the celebration for free. The Liberation Day eve celebration will be held at the National Assembly’s central lawn.

2025.8.13

Peruvian Ambassador to Korea Paul Duclos, left, delivers his remarks at a reception marking the 204th anniversary of Peru’s Independence Day at the Four Seasons Hotel in central Seoul on Monday evening. [SEO JI-EUN]

Peruvian Embassy in Seoul celebrates 204th Independence Day with cultural performance and plenty of ceviche

The Peruvian Embassy in Seoul hosted a reception marking the 204th anniversary of Peru’s Independence Day, featuring a cultural performance and a culinary showcase centered around ceviche, the country’s iconic dish.

2025.7.29

Rafael Harpaz, Israeli Ambassador to Korea [EMBASSY OF ISRAEL IN KOREA]

Israeli ambassador congratulates Lee Jae-myung on nation's Independence Day

Rafael Harpaz, Israeli Ambassador to Korea, delivers welcome remarks at the 77th Independence Day of Israel at the Lotte Hotel in central Seoul on June 9.

2025.6.10

Actor Song Hye-kyo, right, and Sungshin Women’s University professor Seo Kyoung-duk [SEO KYOUNG-DUK]

Actor Song Hye-kyo and university professor donate 10,000 guidebooks to Korean historic site in Mongolia

Actor Song Hye-kyo and Sungshin Women’s University professor Seo Kyoung-duk donated 10,000 guidebooks to the Dr. Lee Tae Joon Memorial Park in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, in celebration of Korea’s Liberation Day on Thursday.

2024.8.15

A pair of scrolls consisting of 13 documents related to the Korean resistance during the late Joseon period made a homecoming just in time to mark the country's Independence Day [KOREA HERITAGE SERVICE]

Three cultural artifacts related to independence struggle come home

The Korea Heritage Service announced Wednesday that it has successfully repatriated three sets of cultural artifacts tied to the nation’s struggle for independence from Japan and the United States.

2024.8.14

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