Constitution Day has officially been designated as a public holiday again 🇰🇷 Constitution Day marks July 17, 1948—the day South Korea’s Constitution was first proclaimed, and the starting point of the country’s democracy and rule of law. It used to be a public holiday, but after the five-day workweek was introduced in 2004 and the total number of holidays increased, it was removed from the list in 2008 due to concerns over productivity. Now, about 18 years later, it’s finally been reinstated as a public holiday. Rather than seeing Constitution Day as just a day off, it’s worth remembering what it really stands for: - the starting point of Korean democracy and the rule of law - the day the Constitution, which defines citizens’ rights and duties, was established Along with Liberation Day, March 1st Movement Day, National Foundation Day, and Hangeul Day, Constitution Day is a key part of Korea’s national identity. Now feels like the perfect time to pause and reflect on its meaning....