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South Korean president Lee Jae Myung holds a " de facto " inauguration ceremony, known as the "People's

Gwangbokjeol — South Korean president Lee Jae Myung holds a " de facto " inauguration ceremony, known as the "People's Mandate Ceremony", coinciding with the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberatio

Published August 15, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Gwangbokjeol.

South Korean president Lee Jae Myung holds a " de facto " inauguration ceremony, known as the "People's Mandate Ceremony", coinciding with the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japan at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, where he receives letters of appointment from 80 selected individuals. Lee took office on June 4 after winning the 21st presidential election without an official inauguration ceremony. [https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/south-korea-s-president-holds-symbolic-people-s-mandate-inauguration/3660656 (Anadolu Ajansı)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2025-08-15).