National Foundation Day or Gaecheonjeol (South Korea)

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October 3rd, 2026

National Foundation Day or Gaecheonjeol (South Korea)

Gaecheonjeol is a public holiday in South Korea on 3 October. Also known by the English name National Foundation Day, this holiday celebrates the legendary formation of the first Korean state of Gojoseon in 2333 BC. This date has traditionally been regarded by Koreans as the date for the founding of the Korean race.

Source: Wikipedia National_Foundation_Day_(Korea)

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