South Koreans vent their anger over Japanese colonial rule in Seoul on Friday.<br/> <br />March 1st is the 94th anniversary of resistance to Japan's occupation of the Korean peninsula between 1910 and 1945.<br/> <br />Protesters demanded apologies from Japan for the past, and have boycotted Japanese goods.<br/> <br />In a speech marking the anniversary, South Korean President Park Geun-hye said Japan must take on an "attitude of responsibility" if it's to play a leading role in East Asia in the 21st century.<br/> <br />President Park also urged North Korea to stop its provocative nuclear activities, after its nuclear test explosion two weeks ago.<br/> <br />Park said that provocation by the North would lead to stronger counter-reponses.<br/> <br />North Korea's latest nuclear test, its biggest and most powerful to date, has led to further sanctions by the United Nations.<br/> <br />North and South Korea are still technically at war since the 1953 Korean conflict ended without a peace treaty.