Image of Asia: Celebrating Korea’s Foundation Day

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South Koreans wearing masks of Dangun, the legendary founder of Gojoseon, the mythical Korean kingdom, attend a parade to celebrate the country's National Foundation Day in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Oct. 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

In this photo by Ahn Young-joon, South Koreans wearing masks of Dangun, the legendary founder of Gojoseon, the mythical Korean kingdom, attend a parade in Seoul to celebrate the country’s National Foundation Day on Monday. It is celebrated as an official national holiday, with parades and speeches and other festivities.

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