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Kim Il Sung mural

Aug 17, 2015 AM EDT - Dana Marie

North Korea Turns Back Its Clocks by 30 Minutes

Some people could only wish to turn back the time. But North Korea has done it literally, as its citizens set their clocks back by 30 minutes before August 15 midnight strikes, marking their ‘true liberation’ from Japan.

Seoul Lantern Festival

Aug 07, 2015 AM EDT - Dana Marie

Cultural Events to Watch Out for When in South Korea This August

With Korea celebrating the 70th anniversary of its liberation from Japan’s rule on August 15, the month presents a series of cultural events in Seoul that locals and tourists shouldn’t miss.

Lunar New Year day at Gyeongbokgung royal palace

Aug 06, 2015 AM EDT - Dana Marie

The South Korean Government Declares August 14 a Holiday to Boost the Economy

President Park Geun-hye, along with other South Korean officials, has designated August 14 a temporary holiday to increase domestic consumption.

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