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Korean life dictionary

22 short guides to words and manners

Holidays & festivals

개천절

National Foundation Day

Celebrates the legendary founding of Gojoseon, Korea's first kingdom, by Dangun.

DoCeremonies are held, including one at Chamseongdan altar on Ganghwa Island, said to have been built by Dangun.

Examples

  • 오늘은 하늘이 열린 날, 개천절이에요.

    oneureun haneuri yeollin nal, gaecheonjeorieyo.

    Today is Gaecheonjeol — “the day the sky opened.”

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