WWII memorials solemn reminders of war tragedy

By Ma Chi | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2017-12-12 07:14
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Former ROK president Lee Myung-Bak attends a memorial ceremony commemorating the 65th anniversary of the liberation of Korea at the historic Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on Aug 15, 2010. [Photo/VCG]

Korean Liberation Day

Korean Liberation Day on Aug 15 marks the day when Japan surrendered in WWII and Korea realized its liberation from the 35-year colonial rule of Japan. It is celebrated annually both by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea.

Citizens in Pyongyang put flowers in front of the statue of the late DPRK founder Kim Il-sung to mark the 66th anniversary of Liberation Day on Aug 15, 2011. [Photo/VCG]
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