Student Day (South Korea)
| Student Day | |
| Hangul | 학생독립운동 기념일 or 학생의 날 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 學生獨立運動記念日 or 學生의 날 |
| Revised Romanization | Hakseng Doknip Undong ginyeomil or Haksengui nal |
| McCune–Reischauer | haksaeng Toknip undong ginyŏm'il or haksaeng'ŭi nal |
Student Day (Korean: 학생의 날) is the anniversary of the Student Independence Movement against the Japanese rule of Korea. It occurred in 1929, in the city of Gwangju.[1]
In 1953, the National Assembly of South Korea announced the establishment of "Student Day" as a national holiday, celebrated annually on 3 November. In 2006, the holiday's name was changed to Student Independence Movement Day (Korean: 학생독립운동 기념일).
See also
References
- ^ Myers, B. R. (2015). North Korea's Juche Myth. Busan: Sthele Press. p. 50. ISBN 978-1-5087-9993-1.
