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X-WR-CALNAME:South Korea Public Holidays 1983
X-WR-CALDESC:Public holidays in South Korea for 1983.
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:New Year's Day-1983-01-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T034650Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19830101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19830102
SUMMARY:새해
DESCRIPTION:New Year's Day marks the start of the Gregorian calendar year in South Korea. While it is a public holiday\, celebrations are usually calm and reflective rather than festive. Many people spend the day resting\, visiting family\, or preparing for the year ahead. Businesses may reopen quickly after the holiday\, but the day still offers a quiet pause before normal routines resume.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/south-korea/1983
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Substitute Holiday-1983-01-02@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T034650Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19830102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19830103
SUMMARY:대체공휴일
DESCRIPTION:Substitute Holiday (daeche-gong-yu-il) is designated when certain public holidays fall on a weekend or overlap with another holiday. The next working day becomes an official day off\, helping ensure a continuous break for workers and families.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/south-korea/1983
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Lunar New Year-1983-02-12@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T034650Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19830212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19830213
SUMMARY:설날
DESCRIPTION:Seollal\, the Lunar New Year\, is one of the most important and meaningful holidays in South Korea. Families travel across the country to gather at their ancestral homes\, where they perform charye\, traditional rites honoring ancestors. Wearing hanbok and sharing symbolic dishes like tteokguk are central customs\, and eating tteokguk traditionally signifies becoming one year older. The date follows the lunar calendar\, so it can shift slightly each year after official confirmation.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/south-korea/1983
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Substitute Holiday-1983-02-13@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T034650Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19830213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19830214
SUMMARY:대체공휴일
DESCRIPTION:Substitute Holiday (daeche-gong-yu-il) is designated when certain public holidays fall on a weekend or overlap with another holiday. The next working day becomes an official day off\, helping ensure a continuous break for workers and families.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/south-korea/1983
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Lunar New Year-1983-02-14@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T034650Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19830214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19830215
SUMMARY:설날
DESCRIPTION:Seollal\, the Lunar New Year\, is one of the most important and meaningful holidays in South Korea. Families travel across the country to gather at their ancestral homes\, where they perform charye\, traditional rites honoring ancestors. Wearing hanbok and sharing symbolic dishes like tteokguk are central customs\, and eating tteokguk traditionally signifies becoming one year older. The date follows the lunar calendar\, so it can shift slightly each year after official confirmation.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/south-korea/1983
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Lunar New Year-1983-02-15@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T034650Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19830215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19830216
SUMMARY:설날
DESCRIPTION:Seollal\, the Lunar New Year\, is one of the most important and meaningful holidays in South Korea. Families travel across the country to gather at their ancestral homes\, where they perform charye\, traditional rites honoring ancestors. Wearing hanbok and sharing symbolic dishes like tteokguk are central customs\, and eating tteokguk traditionally signifies becoming one year older. The date follows the lunar calendar\, so it can shift slightly each year after official confirmation.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/south-korea/1983
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Independence Movement Day-1983-03-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T034650Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19830301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19830302
SUMMARY:3·1절
DESCRIPTION:Independence Movement Day commemorates the March 1st Movement of 1919\, when Koreans peacefully protested against Japanese colonial rule. The day honors courage\, sacrifice\, and the struggle for independence. National flags are displayed throughout the country\, and official ceremonies\, educational programs\, and memorial events reflect on Korea's path to sovereignty.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/south-korea/1983
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Children's Day-1983-05-05@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T034650Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19830505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19830506
SUMMARY:어린이날
DESCRIPTION:Children's Day is dedicated to celebrating children's happiness\, rights\, and importance in society. Families often spend the day visiting parks\, zoos\, museums\, and amusement parks\, many of which offer special events or free entry for children. The holiday highlights South Korea's strong focus on education\, family life\, and child well being.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/south-korea/1983
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Buddha's Birthday-1983-05-20@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T034650Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19830520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19830521
SUMMARY:부처님 오신 날
DESCRIPTION:Buddha's Birthday celebrates the birth of Siddhartha Gautama\, the founder of Buddhism. Temples across South Korea are decorated with thousands of colorful lanterns symbolizing enlightenment and compassion. Visitors can participate in temple stays\, prayer ceremonies\, and lantern parades. The holiday follows the lunar calendar\, so the date can shift slightly each year after official confirmation.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/south-korea/1983
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Memorial Day-1983-06-06@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T034650Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19830606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19830607
SUMMARY:현충일
DESCRIPTION:Memorial Day honors soldiers and civilians who lost their lives in service to South Korea. At 10 a.m.\, a nationwide moment of silence is observed\, accompanied by sirens across the country. Official ceremonies are held at national cemeteries\, and flags are flown at half-mast. The day is solemn and reflective\, emphasizing remembrance and national respect.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/south-korea/1983
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Liberation Day-1983-08-15@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T034650Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19830815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19830816
SUMMARY:광복절
DESCRIPTION:Liberation Day marks Korea's independence from Japanese rule in 1945. The holiday celebrates freedom\, resilience\, and national identity. Public ceremonies\, cultural performances\, and patriotic displays take place nationwide\, with the national flag prominently displayed on homes and public buildings.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/south-korea/1983
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Chuseok-1983-09-20@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T034650Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19830920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19830921
SUMMARY:추석
DESCRIPTION:Chuseok is South Korea's major harvest festival and one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Families return to their hometowns to honor ancestors\, visit graves\, and share traditional foods such as songpyeon. The three day holiday focuses on gratitude\, family bonds\, and agricultural traditions rooted in Korea's history. Its date follows the lunar calendar and may shift slightly after official confirmation.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/south-korea/1983
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Chuseok-1983-09-21@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T034650Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19830921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19830922
SUMMARY:추석
DESCRIPTION:Chuseok is South Korea's major harvest festival and one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Families return to their hometowns to honor ancestors\, visit graves\, and share traditional foods such as songpyeon. The three day holiday focuses on gratitude\, family bonds\, and agricultural traditions rooted in Korea's history. Its date follows the lunar calendar and may shift slightly after official confirmation.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/south-korea/1983
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Chuseok-1983-09-22@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T034650Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19830922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19830923
SUMMARY:추석
DESCRIPTION:Chuseok is South Korea's major harvest festival and one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Families return to their hometowns to honor ancestors\, visit graves\, and share traditional foods such as songpyeon. The three day holiday focuses on gratitude\, family bonds\, and agricultural traditions rooted in Korea's history. Its date follows the lunar calendar and may shift slightly after official confirmation.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/south-korea/1983
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:National Foundation Day-1983-10-03@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T034650Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19831003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19831004
SUMMARY:개천절
DESCRIPTION:National Foundation Day commemorates the legendary founding of Gojoseon\, Korea's first kingdom\, in 2333 BCE. The holiday celebrates Korea's ancient origins and cultural continuity. Ceremonies and educational events highlight national myths\, history\, and identity.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/south-korea/1983
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Hangul Day-1983-10-09@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T034650Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19831009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19831010
SUMMARY:한글날
DESCRIPTION:Hangul Day celebrates the creation of the Korean alphabet by King Sejong the Great in the 15th century. Hangul is praised worldwide for its scientific design and accessibility. The holiday honors literacy\, education\, and cultural pride\, with exhibitions\, language events\, and public celebrations.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/south-korea/1983
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Substitute Holiday-1983-10-10@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T034650Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19831010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19831011
SUMMARY:대체공휴일
DESCRIPTION:Substitute Holiday (daeche-gong-yu-il) is designated when certain public holidays fall on a weekend or overlap with another holiday. The next working day becomes an official day off\, helping ensure a continuous break for workers and families.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/south-korea/1983
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Christmas Day-1983-12-25@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T034650Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19831225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19831226
SUMMARY:크리스마스
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Day is a public holiday in South Korea and is widely observed beyond religious communities. Churches hold services\, while city centers feature festive lights\, decorations\, and seasonal markets. The day blends religious traditions with modern celebrations and is popular among families and couples.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/south-korea/1983
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Substitute Holiday-1983-12-26@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T034650Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19831226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19831227
SUMMARY:대체공휴일
DESCRIPTION:Substitute Holiday (daeche-gong-yu-il) is designated when certain public holidays fall on a weekend or overlap with another holiday. The next working day becomes an official day off\, helping ensure a continuous break for workers and families.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/south-korea/1983
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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