South Koreans mark 72 years since end of Japanese rule

South Koreans are celebrating National Liberation Day, marking 72 years since the end of Japanese colonial rule.

One of the main events is the ceremonial ringing of the Boshingak bell in central Seoul.

The bell is revered by South Koreans.

And Chul-min Shin, the man whose sole responsibility is ringing the bell, told his story to Al Jazeera.

[TheRabi]

What history? They are always living under someone's rules. 😂 😂 😂
Now they living under US rules.

[Suffkopp]

I bet those North Korean people are very glad that they dont live under an oppressive regime anymore...

[avniajdini]

UNFORTUNATELY AMERICA REPLACED JAPAN RULE

[ramatgan]

There many positive things happening also in Africa. They never report that.