'Bittersweet Scene Captured on the 80th Anniversary of Liberation'
Today (15th) marks 'Liberation Day,' commemorating the restoration of national sovereignty from Japan on August 15, 1945, and the establishment of the Republic of Korea on August 15, 1948.
For us living today, Liberation Day, which has given us our ordinary daily lives, is an important day whose significance should never fade, even after many years.
This year, especially significant as it is the 80th anniversary of Liberation, brings a sense of bitterness as the sight of apartments without the Taegeukgi resembles any regular day.

On the morning of the 15th, a resident identified as A, living in an apartment in Jamsil, Seoul, was shocked to see so few Taegeukgi flags being displayed.
While A thought the number of households displaying the Taegeukgi had noticeably decreased every year, it was disheartening to witness an ordinary apartment appearance even on the 80th anniversary of Liberation.
A stated, "There are about 100 households in my building, but only 1 or 2 have put up the Taegeukgi. It used to be different; it's really unfortunate."

Display of the Taegeukgi on the 5 Major National Holidays
Meanwhile, it is advisable to display the Taegeukgi on the five major national holidays of the Republic of Korea, which hold deep historical significance: March 1st (Independence Movement Day), July 17th (Constitution Day), August 15th (Liberation Day), October 3rd (National Foundation Day), and October 9th (Hangeul Day).
When displaying the Taegeukgi, it should be hung without any gap between the flagpole and the flag surface; on Memorial Day (June 6th) and other days of mourning, it should be lowered to the width (vertical) of the flag.
The Taegeukgi is displayed centrally or to the left when viewed from outside, and in the case of apartments or other multi-unit housing, it should be displayed in the designated flag holder on each unit's balcony.

If due to the structure of the house it is unavoidable, the position of the Taegeukgi can be adjusted, and it is also permissible to attach the flag to a window or front door.
In cases of severe rain or wind (inclement weather) that could compromise the dignity of the flag, it should not be displayed; during temporary inclement weather, the flag can be taken down and re-displayed after the weather clears.
The Taegeukgi can be purchased through various municipal offices (city/county/district offices and town/village community centers), the Internet Post Office (www.epost.go.kr), and online flag retailers.
Image Sources: Today (15th), the appearance of an apartment in Jamsil, Seoul, on the 80th anniversary of Liberation / Photo = Insight, reference photo for understanding the article / Photo = Insight