Remember Samil Movement - Korean Independence Day

삼일절 (Samiljeol)
known as Independence Movement Day in Korea
is a national holiday dedicated on March 1st.

The name Samiljeol can be broken down;
삼 (sam) : Three
일 (il) : One
절 (jeol) : Festival day (suffix)

33 leaders came together and drafted
Korean declaration of Independence
and prepared to spread it throughout the nation.

Leaders proclaimed Korea's independence on March 1st
and announced a series of nonviolent protests
would begin throughout the nation.

It soon erupted unpredictably and more rallies and marches
were organized; protestors were school children, housewives,
farmers, craftsmen, politicians, etc.
However, Japanese power holders' response was violent.

Approx. 2 million Koreans had participated in 

over 1,500 demonstrations nationwide;

many were arrested, wounded or killed in the act.

The day marks the start to series of demonstrations for

Korean national independence from Japan and was declared

a national holiday in Korea on May 24th, 1949.

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March 1st. 2019 marks 100th Years of Independence,

to commemorate this great significant day,

Koreans put out national flags or visit historic sites.

Various performances and events are held throughout,

here's few places that you could visit;

1. Seodaemun Prison History Museum

Image from Visit Korea

2. National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Image from Visit Korea

3. The Independence Hall of Korea

Image from The Independence Hall of Korea