August 15th 1945, Korea earned autonomy from Japan, not independence. On September 8th 1945, the American Military got hold of South Korea and dissolved South Korea's autonomy. On that day, the American Army took down the Korean flag and raised back the Japanese flag. To them, Korea was still a part of Japan. On September 9th, the commander-in-chief of the Allied Military, General Douglas McARTHUR, established a military administration over Korea. On that day the Japanese flag was taken down The actual date is 13th august but 15 august is auspious as they got autonomy from japan.

Answered by Sachin Samy , an ibibo Master, at 11:29 PM on January 17, 2009

the three answers given below are 100% correct. mr ramcharan's reply is in detail and quite informatic.

Answered by p kumar , an ibibo Citizen, at 12:12 PM on January 16, 2009

The name of one country which got Independence on 15th August is the South Korea. However, the official Independence Day of South Korea is celebrated as15th August, though the actual day of independence was on August 13th 1948. The official date which is 15th August, 1945 was not the day the South Koreans attained final autonomy from Japan. It was only on 13th August, 1948, that South Korea was fully liberated from any sort of outside administration. For political reasons, first President of the country I Seung-man, chose 15th August, instead of 13th as the official Independence Day of South Korea.

Answered by Ramcharan , an ibibo Master, at 6:29 PM on January 15, 2009

On this day Korea became liberated from Japan and got its Independence.

Answered by Vijay Kayal , an ibibo Master, at 3:34 PM on January 15, 2009

South Korea is the only other country which got independence on the the same day India got it.

Answered by Sai Rama , an ibibo Citizen, at 1:27 PM on January 15, 2009

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Answered by SUKUMARAN , an ibibo Master, at 1:25 PM on January 15, 2009