Constitution Day (제헌절) in South Korea is held on July 17, the day that the Korean Constitution was proclaimed in 1948. July 17 was decided on as the Korean constitution day on October 1, 1948 when the law on public holidays of the country (국경일에 관한 법률) was put into force. This was three years after the defeat of Japan in World War II and after the first democratic elections and selection of members for the National Assembly. July 17 is the 198th day (199th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 167 days remaining. ... The Constitution of the Republic of Korea (South Korea) is its basic law. ... October 1 is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1948 calendar). ... Combatants Allies: Poland, United Kingdom, Soviet Union, France/Free France, United States, China, Canada, India, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Greece, Norway, Honduras, and others Axis Powers: Germany, Italy, Japan, Bulgaria, Finland, Romania, Hungary, Burma, Slovakia Casualties Military dead: 17 million Civilian dead: 33 million Total dead: 50 million Military... The National Assembly (Hangul: 국회; Hanja: 國會; Revised: Gukhoe; McCune-Reischauer: Kukoe) is the parliament of South Korea. ...

Beginning in 2008, Constitution Day in South Korea will no longer be a day off for workers though still a day of commemoration; Arbor Day (식목일) in South Korea has also been removed as a day off along with the restructuring of the public sector with a 40-hour work week. Arbor Day is primarily an American holiday that encourages the planting and care of trees. ...

There are no special activities that citizens are required to attend on Constitution Day, but activities such as marathons are often held. The marathon is a long-distance road running event of 42. ...

External links

• Galbijim page on Constitution Day
• Musical score for the song played on Constitution Day