July 4th is the day the American colonists declared their independece from England.  Well, Koreans also have their own Independence Day called samiljul (삼일절).  The name samiljul (삼일절) was named after the March protest demonstrations.  The demonstrations were called manseundong (만세운동).  Coincidentally, Korea was subjugated by the Japanese the same number of years the American colonists were under British rule.  So here’s a trivia question: what is that number?  The answer: 36.  Both the Americans and Koreans were under colonial rule for 36 years.

In honor of Samilnal (삼일절), we’re going to take a look at the first verse of the ehgukga (애국가).  The ehgukga (애국가) is the Korean national anthem.

Donghae mulgwa Baekdusani mareugo daltorok (동해 물과 백두산이 마르고 닳도록)

English Translation: Until the day when the East Sea’s waters and Mount Bekdu are dry and worn away,

Haneunimi bouhasa urinara manse (하느님이 보우하사 우리나라 만세)

English Translation: God protect and preserve us. Long live our nation!

Lastly, I think I’ll end this post with the South Korean government’s motto, which is:

nulli inganul iropke hara (널리 인간을 이롭게 하라).

In English: Benefit all Mankind

I’m going to try my best to do at least one thing to help someone, if you have the time why don’t you as well?

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