| North Korean Defectors' Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | South Korea |
| Type | Cultural |
| Observances | Commemoration of North Korean defectors in South Korea |
| Date | July 14 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First time | July 14, 2024 |
| Started by | Yoon Suk Yeol |
North Korean Defectors' Day (Korean: 북한이탈주민의 날; Hanja: 北韓離脫住民의 날; RR: Bukanitaljuminui nal) is a holiday celebrated on July 14 in South Korea to commemorate North Korean defectors that have resettled there. Established in 2024, it is celebrated with art, music, food, and other symbols of both North Korean and South Korean culture.