Day of Victory in the Great Fatherland Liberation War
Day of Victory in the Great Fatherland Liberation War | |
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Korean name | |
Chosŏn'gŭl | |
Hancha | |
Revised Romanization | Joguk haebang jeonjaeng seungri gineomil |
McCune–Reischauer | Choguk haebang chŏnjaeng sŭngni kinyŏmil |
Observed by | North Korea |
Significance | Armistice of the Korean War |
Observances | Ceremonies at the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Memorial |
Date | July 27 |
Next time | 27 July 2024 |
Frequency | Annual |
The Day of Victory in the Great Fatherland Liberation War (Victory Day) is a national holiday in North Korea celebrated on July 27 to mark the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement which brought a cease fire to the Korean War that took place between 1950–1953.[1][2] On this day ceremonies are held at the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Memorial.
See also
References
- ^ 조국해방전쟁 승리의 날 [Victory in the Fatherland Liberation War Day] (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2014-10-11.
- ^ Se Young Lee; Maxim Duncan. "Kim Jong Un visits war graves ahead of North Korea's 'Day of Victory'". NBC News. Retrieved 16 September 2014.