TripToTip ← Back to Travel News

Where to trace Korea's road to liberation

Published 2026-08-11

Aug. 15 marks the 81st anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule. For travelers hoping to reflect on that history over the holiday, several destinations across the country offer a closer look at the independence movement and the nation's modern past. Ulleungdo The volcanic island in North Gyeongsang Province is hosting a rare photo exhibition at the Suto History Exhibition Hall from Thursday through Feb. 12, 2027. The images featured in "Ulleungdo, 1919," taken in 1919 by Jap

Read original source →