Armed Forces Day in South Korea is an annual event usually celebrated on 1 October to commemorate the service of men and women in the Republic of Korea Armed Forces. The day that South Korean forces broke through the 38th parallel in 1950 during the Korean War. It is not a national holiday or public day off, but a National Flag Raising Day (국기게양일) to recognize and honor the Republic of Korea Armed Forces. In 2017, the holiday was celebrated on 28 September rather than the usual date to avoid clashing with the lunar holiday of Chuseok. Similarly, in 2023 the military parade was held ahead of the holiday, it would be the first of what is now once more a yearly tradition.
Armed Forces Day (South Korea)
On October 1, in the year 0, Armed Forces Day (South Korea). This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of October 1, a notable event in this corner of history.
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- This event took place on October 1, 0 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Holidays event in recorded history.
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- Wikipedia source last updated on 12 December 2025.
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