Another significant event is being held on National Liberation Day.<br />At the Bosingak Pavilion in Jongno,... relatives of independence fighters and survivor of Japan's wartime sex crimes are striking the bell to commemorate the 74th anniversary of Korea's independence.<br />Our Park Hee-jun is standing by at the site.<br />Hee-jun, fill us in. <br /><br /> Daniel.<br />What you're hearing right now is the sound of the Bosingak bell ringing -- the ceremony began just moments ago at noon sharp.<br />It's a special event,... which, as you said, is being participated in by descendents of independence patriots and by a victim of Japan's wartime sexual slavery.<br /><br /> 14 notable figures, including the Seoul Mayor, have been divided into three groups.<br />They’re going to strike the bell 11 times each -- so the bell will be rung 33 times in total.<br /><br />I want to point out some of the most notable attendees....<br />There is Lee Ok-seon,... one of the very few remaining victims who were forced into sexual slavery.<br />Being 92 years old,... she's been taking the lead in trying to resolve the 'comfort women' issue.<br />And you need to know that, because of her old age,... it's actually very difficult for her to walk.<br />Her being here demonstrates her patriotism and strong determination to fix the wrongs made by Japan.<br />Lee and the other 20 victims still alive are still waiting for Japan to sincerely apologize for its wartime sexual violence.<br />And just yesterday, civic groups here and abroad held demonstrations to remember the former sex slaves as part of the International Memorial Day for Victims of Japanese Military Sexual Slavery.<br /><br /> And also among the 14 figures is Yuji Hosaka -- a professor at Sejong University.<br />He's been arguing for over 20 years that Dokdo Island is part of South Korean territory.<br />He's well-known for his efforts to try to correct history distorted by Japan.<br /><br /> Jeong Jeong-yong, the coach who helped South Korea reach the final of the Under-20 World Cup for the first time,... is also here.<br />Together, they will help commemorate and revive the spirit of those who have fought hard to pave the way for an independent Korea to make huge leaps forward.<br /><br /> And taking place amid escalating bilateral tensions with Japan,... it's another opportunity for Koreans to stand united against Japan's influence over the country.<br />
