Historical Places to Visit in Gyeonggi Province on the National Liberation Day of Korea

Every year on August 15, South Korea commemorates its liberation from the past Japanese colonial rule and celebrates its independence on...

Every year on August 15, South Korea commemorates its liberation from the past Japanese colonial rule and celebrates its independence on 'Gwangbokjeol' (National Liberation Day), which also honors the establishment of the Korean government.

Korea's Gwangbokjeol holds significant importance, being one of the five national holidays. ❣️
To celebrate Gwangbokjeol, here are historical travel destinations in Gyeonggi Province where you enjoy have a meaningful day. 😎

1️⃣ Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
📌 320-2 Yeonghwa-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, symbolizes Suwon❣️

Walking along the walls of Suwon City’s Hwaseong Fortress (Suwon Hwaseong), you'll reach the summit of Paldalsan Mountain where you can find the March 1 Independence Movement Memorial Tower and the Korean Independence Memorial Monument. At the foot of Paldalsan, in the Hwaseong Haenggung district, the Manse Movement took place on March 29, 1919, with independence activist Kim Hyang-hwa and around 30 students leading the movement.

2️⃣ Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion, Suwon
📌 44-6 Suwoncheon-ro 392beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi

A great spot for a leisurely outing on a sunny day is Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion!

This is where the enthusiasm of the March 1 Movement (referred to as the ‘Sam-il (3-1) Movement’ in Korean) at Seoul's Tapgol Park resonated in 1919. This location holds historical significance as the starting point of the March 1st Movement in Suwon City. Walking along Suwoncheon Stream from the Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion, you can find Samil Middle School (formerly Samil School) where teachers and students engaged in secret anti-Japanese activities, discussing plans for the independence movement.

3️⃣ Museum of Modern History of Korea
📌 59-85 Heyrimaeul-gil, Paju, Gyeonggi

Museum of Modern History of Korea in Paju City offers a glimpse into Korea's past lifestyles!

Established in 2005, this museum houses over 70,000 artifacts reflecting modern Korean life across politics, economics, culture, daily life, education, sports, and entertainment. From traditional houses to vivid landscapes, you can experience the culture of Korean modern history🌟

As we celebrate the 78th anniversary of Gwangbokjeol, these historical travel destinations in Gyeonggi Province are where you can reflect upon the history of liberation and the dedication of Korean independence activists, making it a meaningful day.

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