Day of Victory in the Great Fatherland Liberation War
| Day of Victory in the Great Fatherland Liberation War | |
|---|---|
 A rehearsal for Victory Day in Pyongyang, 2012 | |
| Observed by |
 North Korea |
| Significance | End of the Korean War |
| Observances | Ceremonies at the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Memorial |
| Date | July 27 |
| Next time | 27 July 2017 |
| Frequency | annual |
The Day of Victory in the Great Fatherland Liberation War (Victory Day) is a national holiday in North Korea celebrated on July 27 to mark the end of the Korean War that took place between 1950-1953.[1][2] On this day ceremonies are held at the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Memorial.
See also
References
- ↑ 조국해방전쟁 승리의 날 [Victory in the Fatherland Liberation War Day] (in Korean).
- ↑ Se Young Lee; Maxim Duncan. "Kim Jong Un visits war graves ahead of North Korea's 'Day of Victory'". NBC News. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
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