Day of Victory in the Great Fatherland Liberation War
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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 Fatherland Liberation War (Korean War) that took place in 1950–53; it is referred to as "Victory Day" despite the fact that the war is generally regarded as having ended in a stalemate.[1][2][3] On this day ceremonies are held at the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Memorial.
Quick Facts Korean name, Chosŏn'gŭl ...
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 | July 27, 2024 (2024-07-27) |
Frequency | Annual |
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