Memorial Day (South Korea)
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The South Korean (officially the Republic of Korea) Memorial Day (Korean: 현충일 (顯忠日), Hyeonchung-il) is held every June 6[1] to commemorate men and women who died while in military service, during the Korean War and other significant wars or battles.
On this day, a memorial ceremony is held in the National Cemetery in Seoul. Also, the South Korean flag is flown at half-staff.[2]
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- Holidays in South Korea
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