In South Korea, May 5 is officially recognized as Children’s Day (어린이날). Parents often give presents to their children, as well as spend time with them. The children are taken on excursions to zoos, museums, and various venues of children-oriented entertainment.

From Jinju, many people gathered to promote and to improve the social status of children and encourage adults to teach awareness. The predominant figure, Bang Jeong Hwan (방정환) greatly contributed the enhancement of participation from the Korean intellectuals, while the Labourer’s Day also tapped together and moved the day toward May 5 . Bang Jeong Hwan first coined the modern Korean word for children, eorini (어린이).
It is one of the most exciting national holidays in Korea which is full of people who want to enjoy Korea’s beautiful spring day with their lovable family members.

– Ashley (Korean Teacher)