Hong Jun-pyo, a former mayor of Daegu, criticized Lee Jin-sook, a member of the People Power Party, for holding a forum to reexamine the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement, stating that it denies the spirit of the times.On August 15, Hong posted on his social media, saying, "The May 18 incident has long become a myth. To deny and belittle it is to reject the spirit of the times. Any attempt to use a tragic history for personal political gain must not be tolerated."He recalled his military s

On August 15, Ansan Mayor Lee Min-keun emphasized that "the freedom and peace we enjoy today are built on the sacrifices and dedication of countless heroes who did not waver in their pursuit of independence during the harsh oppression of Japanese colonial rule."Mayor Lee made these remarks during the 81st Liberation Day ceremony held at the Ansan Cultural Arts Center, attended by over 1,200 people, including members of the Liberation Association, their families, veterans' organizations, and loca

Jeon Beom-seon, the vocalist of the band 'Yangbandeul,' has recently shed light on his lineage as a descendant of a pro-Japanese collaborator, prompting a reevaluation of his family's history.In April, Jeon, who studied history, revealed on a YouTube channel that his great-great-grandfather was Lee In-jik, a notable pro-Japanese figure and the first author of modern Korean novels.On August 13, during an appearance on the YouTube channel 'Mae Bul Show,' Jeon discussed how he learned about his anc

Baekga of the group Koyote has revealed that he is a descendant of independence activist Jin Hee-chang, drawing attention.On August 15, he posted content on his YouTube channel to commemorate Liberation Day, stating, "In fact, my great-grandfather was an independence activist," and added, "I have never mentioned this to our members, with whom I have worked for over 20 years."He shared that his late mother often told him, "Our family is one of the descendants of independence activists. Always liv

Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, visited the Liberation Tower on August 14 to commemorate the 81st anniversary of Korea's liberation, laying flowers in honor of the Soviet soldiers. Russian President Vladimir Putin also sent a congratulatory message, highlighting the friendship between the two nations. The Korean Central News Agency reported on August 15 that "Dear Comrade Kim Jong Un visited the Liberation Tower on the occasion of the 81st anniversary of the liberation of the homeland."

Gwangju Mayor Park Kwan-yeol emphasized on Liberation Day that "today's freedom and prosperity are a precious legacy built on the noble sacrifices of our forebears."On this day, Mayor Park made his remarks during the '81st Liberation Day Celebration' held at the city hall's Suwon Hall, attended by over 400 people, including local lawmakers, city council members, Lee Kang-se, head of the Gwangju chapter of the Korean Liberation Association, and members of veterans' organizations.Mayor Park reiter

On Sunday, August 16, South Korea will experience mostly cloudy weather, with heavy rain expected particularly in the southern regions and Jeju Island. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on August 15, rain will fall across the country, including Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi, Daejeon, Sejong, Daegu, Busan, and Ulsan. The expected precipitation by August 17 is as follows: 20 to 60 mm in Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi, the five western islands, and inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon; 5

Rep. Jang Dong-hyuk of the People Power Party criticized President Yoon Suk Yeol's Liberation Day speech on August 15, calling it a "declaration of giving up on the people." In response, the ruling Democratic Party described the criticism as an unreasonable political attack that frames the government's vision as a failure. After attending the Liberation Day ceremony at the Sejong Center, Jang posted on Facebook, stating, "President Yoon's August 15 speech is a declaration of giving up on the peo

The People Power Party criticized President Lee Jae-myung for the dismissal of Yeo Han-goo, the Chief Trade Negotiator at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, calling it an "irrational" operation of the government. In a statement on the 15th, spokesperson Jo Yong-sool questioned, "Is it acceptable to leave a key position responsible for negotiating with foreign countries vacant without even disclosing specific reasons?" Jo pointed out that the Lee administration had promised a $350 billio