Korean Independence Day 70thAnniversary

Yeonsu-gu

Korean Independence Day 70th Anniversary

Celebrating the 70^th Independence Day,

various benefits are offered on account of the 14^th being a provisional national holiday 

The upcoming August 15^th is Korea’s Independence Day, which celebrates Korea’s national independence from Japanese colonization in 1945 as well as the establishment of the Korean government in 1948. Especially, this year’s Independence Day is meaningful since it marks its 70^th anniversary.

Therefore, the government, as a measure to stir morale of the public, has declared August 14^th as a provisional national holiday so that people can enjoy various benefits. Today, we will introduce the various benefits that are available on this national holiday.

 

1. Naeilro 50% Discount

Starting from August 8^th to the 31^st, Naeilro passes will be discounted by 50%. Naeilro is a pass that offers unlimited access to all domestic train rides, with the exception of KTX, and is available for anyone under the age of 28. With the discount, Naeilro passes will be available at \28,300(originally \56,500) and \31,400(originally \62,700) for 5 day and 7 day passes, respectively. If you have not gone on a vacation yet, the Naeilro pass will be a great choice for traveling.

 

2. Palace opens with free entrance

For 3 days from August 14^th to 16^th, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Jongmyo Shrine, major Chosun Dynasty Royal Tombs, 41 National Recreational Forests, and the National Museum of Contemporary Art will be open with no entrance fees. This would be a great experience of re-discovering Korea on its Independence Day.

 

3. Tolls on all domestic roads and highways are exempt

On the 14^th, all tolls on domestic roads, including highways, will be exempt. Toll collection systems on Highpass lanes will be adjusted to not collect any fees. It would serve as an opportunity to travel around the country.

 

4. Incheon City temporarily removes Selective Car-Free-Days policy

Incheon City, in an effort to spread the celebratory mood of the 70^th anniversary and to actively participate in the government’s effort to boost domestic consumption and vitalize the economy, has decided to temporarily lift the Selective Car-Free-Days policy on August 14^th. The Selective Car-Free-Days policy promotes drivers to voluntarily select a certain day of the week and abstain from driving on that day while attaching an electronic tag that indicates the day. The policy allows the mayor, in accordance with municipal ordinance, to assign a special day and suspend enforcement

For further information on Passenger Car Selective Car-Free-Days policy visit the following website. 

▶ http://blog.naver.com/yeonsulife/220436449860

 

In addition, on August 14^th, playing field, assembly halls, and conference rooms of local governments and public institutions will be open to the public. We hope that you can enjoy these benefits during the weekend, but we also wish that you do not forget to put up the national flag!