South Korea celebrates the legendary 2333 BC founding of its first kingdom
Every October, South Korea celebrates Gaecheonjeol, a national holiday marking the legendary day in 2333 BC when the heavens opened to allow the divine founding of the first Korean kingdom.
South Korea honors its ancient roots every year on October 3 during Gaecheonjeol, which translates to 'The Day the Sky Opened.' According to national lore, this date marks the 2333 BC founding of Gojoseon, the first Korean kingdom, by Dangun Wanggeom, a figure born of a heavenly prince and a bear who had transformed into a woman.
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