On March 1, 2024, President Yoon Suk-yeol delivered a commemorative speech to mark the 105th anniversary of the March 1st Independence Movement. The main messages of this speech can be summarized into the following four points: First, the March 1st Proclamation of Korean Independence is based on liberalism. In the commemorative speech, the March 1st Independence Movement is emphasized as a forward-looking independence movement based on liberalism that is unprecedented in history. It was emphasized that South Korea was able to make a leap forward as a global pivotal nation by overcoming war and division, thanks to liberalism that originated from the March 1st Independence Movement. Second, the fact that the March 1st Independence Movement is “made complete by unification that brings freedom to everyone” was highlighted. This means that all citizens should strive together towards a free and unified Korean Peninsula where everyone becomes the rightful owners of the country. Third, fair evaluation and proper succession of the March 1st Independence was emphasized. It was stressed that not only armed independence movements but also efforts in various fields such as diplomacy, education, culture, and industry should receive fair and due recognition. Fourth, it was emphasized that South Korea and Japan are working together to overcome the painful past and moving toward a “new world.” Japan was defined as South Korea’s partner that shares the values of freedom, human rights, and the rule of law, pursues important common interests in areas such as North Korea, industry, finance, and advanced technology, and cooperates for the peace and prosperity of the world.