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, commemorating the end of Japanese colonial rule in 1945, Korea is taking a bold step to integrate its national emblem, the Taegeukgi, into the fabric of everyday life. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety is launching a comprehensive campaign, encouraging the public to bring the flag into their daily routines through various means. This initiative, a first of its kind, seeks to transform civic pride from a formal obligation into a more attainable habit.
The government's strategy incorporates private sector collaborations, digital downloads, and charitable actions. As part of the rollout, Vice Minister of the Interior and Safety Kim Min-jae teamed up with NongHyup Bank Vice President Lee Young-woo at Government Complex Seoul. There, they distributed custom keychains featuring the flag and the Rose of Sharon (hibiscus syriacus), Korea's national flower.
These accessories, intended to be attached to backpacks or keyrings, aim to forge familiar links with national symbols among younger generations.
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