The Day of Victory in the Great Fatherland Liberation War is a national holiday in North Korea celebrated on July 27 to mark the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement which brought a cease fire to the Fatherland Liberation War that took place in 1950β53; it is referred to as "Victory Day" as a form of government propaganda to boost the morale of the army and the people, despite the fact that the war is generally regarded as having ended in a stalemate. On this day ceremonies are held at the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Memorial.
Day of Victory in the Great Fatherland Liberation War (North Korea)
On July 27, in the year 0, Day of Victory in the Great Fatherland Liberation War (North Korea). This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of July 27, one of 452 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on July 27, 0 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Holidays event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 20 March 2026.
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