Teacher's Day in South Korea

• Date: May 15th
• Korean Name: 스승의 날 (Seuseung-ui Nal)

History:

• Teacher's Day in South Korea was first celebrated in 1963.
• The date, May 15, was chosen to commemorate the creation of the Korean alphabet by King Sejong the Great.
• Originally a day for Confucian scholars and students to pay respect to their mentors, it has evolved into a national celebration for all educators.

Traditions:

• Students give their teachers carnations, which symbolize admiration and respect.
• Award ceremonies are held for outstanding teachers.
• Letters and messages of thanks are written by students to their current and former teachers.

Activities:

• Many schools allow senior students to act as teachers for the day to show appreciation for their work.
• Cultural performances or special outings may be organized by schools in honor of Teacher's Day.
• Former students often visit their old teachers to pay their respects.