August 13: The Korea Herald report by Joel Lee states that the Pakistani Embassy, in collaboration with the Korean government and Pakistan Business Association Korea, held its Azadi Mela national day reception Sunday in Seoul, commemorating 71 years of independence. While Pakistan celebrates its liberation from the British Raj and Hindu dominion on Aug. 14, Korea remembers its independence from colonial Japan on Aug. 15.
The Korea Herald: Ex-Korean envoy receives Pakistan’s highest civilian honor
