National Liberation Day of Korea National Liberation Day of Korea The National Liberation Day of Korea is a holiday celebrated annually on August 15 in both North and South Korea. It commemorates Victory over Japan Day, when U.S. and Soviet forces ended the decades-long Japanese occupation of Korea. It is notable for being the only Korean public holiday celebrated by both North and South Korea. In South Korea it is known as Gwangbokjeol (광복절; literally, "the day the light returned"), and is one of the public holidays in South Korea. In North Korea it is known as Chogukhaebangŭi nal (조국해방의 날; literally "Liberation of the
Islamic Republic of Iran Army Day show of military force on Iran Army Day with parades every 18 April, often demonstrating new defense technologies. The parade is held in front of the mausoleum of Ruhollah Khomeini. Islamic Republic of Iran Army Day Islamic Republic of Iran Army Day (Persian:روز ارتش جمهوری اسلامی ایران) is a national holiday of Iran, celebrated annually on April 18.The day of the Iranian Army has been celebrated since 1979. On April 8, 1979 Ayatollah Khomeini met with Iranian Armed Forces soldiers who made an invaluable contribution to the victory of the revolution. On April 18, 1979, the former Supreme Leader of