Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, descendants of independence activists and members of the Seoul Future Alliance Choir pose for a photo before a bell-ringing ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of Korea’s Liberation Day at Bosingak Pavilion in central Seoul on Saturday. (Yonhap) Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on Saturday rang the Bosingak bell with descendants of independence activists and joined citizens in shouting “Manse” three times to commemorate the 81st anniversary of Korea’s Liberation Day. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon and descendants of independence activists ring the Bosingak bell to commemorate the 81st anniversary of Korea’s Liberation Day in central Seoul on Saturday. (Yonhap) Oh and other participants rang the Bosingak bell 33 times, carrying the historical significance of Korea’s liberation. After the ceremony, they waved the national flag and shouted “Manse” three times, expressing their hopes for a bright future for South Korea. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, descendants of independence activists and members of the Seoul Future Alliance Choir pose for a photo before a bell-ringing ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of Korea’s Liberation Day at Bosingak Pavilion in central Seoul on Saturday. (Yonhap) They then joined the Seoul Future Alliance Choir, a group of about 100 citizens ranging from children to senior citizens, to sing “Song of Liberation Day” and “Song of Seoul,” sharing the joy of liberation with citizens. A child shakes the Korean national flag during a bell-ringing ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of Korea’s Liberation Day at Bosingak Pavilion in central Seoul on Saturday. (Yonhap)