Multiple choice general knowledge

The independence day of South Korea is celebrated on

  1. 10th January

  2. 14th July

  3. 15th August

  4. 21th September
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Explanation

South Korea celebrates Independence Day on August 15th, commemorating its liberation from Japanese colonial rule in 1945. This date is known as Gwangbokjeol (Restoration of Light Day). The holiday celebrates both the liberation from 35 years of Japanese occupation and the founding of the Republic of Korea government in 1948. January 10th and September 21st are not major national holidays, while July 14th is France's Bastille Day.

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