happy korean liberation day (8.15). today marks 75 years since the koreas were freed from japanese colonial rule.

korean liberation day is known as “gwangbokjeol” (광복절), which literally means “restoration of light day”. it shares the same independence day as india’s! even if you do not celebrate this day, please spend a little time at least reading about our history and the effort it took to become independent from japanese rule

to koreans: appreciate your history! never forget about the struggles our country overcame and the immense effort that was put into achieving our liberation. we would not have our cultural identity today if not for the freedom fighters who relentlessly fought  against the cultural suppression and genocide being committed against korea. be proud of being korean, no matter how disconnected you feel from your culture. the fact that you are even here means so much. happy independence day!