Where to trace Korea's road to liberation

Aug. 15 marks the 81st anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule. For travelers hoping to reflect on that history over the holiday, several destinations across the country offer a closer look at the independence movement and the nation's modern past. Ulleungdo The volcanic island in North Gyeongsang Province is hosting a rare photo exhibition at the Suto History Exhibition Hall from Thursday through Feb. 12, 2027. The images featured in "Ulleungdo, 1919," taken in 1919 by Jap