National Flag Raising Days
All the National Celebration Days, January 1, Memorial Day(half staff), Armed Forces Day are provided by Article 8 of the "National Flag Law"(대한민국국기법 제8조)). On these days, the raising of the taegukgi at every house and along every roadside is promoted.
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