What was Korea's date after the Japanese surrendered at the end of ww2?

Korea's liberation from Japanese rule occurred on August 15, 1945, when Japan announced its surrender at the end of World War II. This date is celebrated in South Korea as Gwangbokjeol, or "Restoration of Light Day." Following the surrender, Korea was divided into two zones of occupation along the 38th parallel, leading to significant political changes and eventual tensions between the North and South.