To honor Liberation Day, Korea brings its flag to everyday life
In an era when national symbols can feel confined to government plazas and ceremonial flagpoles, Korea is embarking on a modern civic experiment: bringing its emblem directly into everyday life. On the occasion of the 81st National Liberation Day, marking the end of Japanese colonial rule in 1945, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety is launching a sweeping campaign Saturday designed to…
On the 81st National Liberation Day, Korea is taking a bold step to integrate its national emblem, the Taegeukgi, into everyday life. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety is launching a campaign to make civic pride an accessible habit, rather than a formal duty. The initiative involves private sector partnerships, digital downloads, and charitable actions.
Vice Minister Kim Min-jae and NongHyup Bank Vice President Lee Young-woo joined forces at Government Complex Seoul to distribute custom keychains featuring the flag and Korea's national flower, the Rose of Sharon (hibiscus syriacus). These accessories, intended to be attached to backpacks or keyrings, aim to familiarize younger generations with national iconography.
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