Korean Dictionary

How to say “National Foundation Day” in Korean

개천절

gaecheonjeol

IntermediateKorean History

Usage & Context

Gaecheonjeol (개천절) is Korea National Foundation Day celebrated on October 3. It commemorates the legendary founding of Gojoseon by Dangun in 2333 BCE. It is one of Korea five national public holidays.

Example Sentence

개천절은 10월 3일 국경일이에요.

Gaecheonjeol is a national holiday on October 3.

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