Pete von Reichbauer and Moon Duk-ho holding a proclamation recognizing Korea’s Liberation Day. (Photo from the Korean Consulate General)
The Metropolitan King County Council, joined by Moon Duk-ho, Consul General for the Republic of Korea, recognized Aug. 15th as Liberation Day of Korea, celebrating the end of the Japanese occupation of the country with the surrender of Japan in World War II.
“We celebrate this freedom from oppression — Korean independence and the immense value of the relationship between the Republic of Korea and King County,” said Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer, the sponsor of the recognition.
There are over 135,000 residents of Korean descent living in Washington, and King County — along with the cities of Federal Way and Seattle — have multiple economic and cultural ties with Korea, including sister city and sister county relationships.