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The Colorado Springs Korean community celebrates independence from Japanese rule

News5's Ryan Mutch

By: Ryan Mutch

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COLORADO SPRINGS — Dozens of Colorado Springs Korean community members celebrated the March 1 movement for independence.

Our own Peter Choi was there to EMCEE the event.

Dozens of Korean community members celebrated the March 1 movement for independence

Saturday marked the 106th anniversary of the movement to remember those who fought for independence against Japanese colonial rule.

Every year on March 1, Koreans pause to remember the wave of patriotic fervor that swept their country more than a century ago.

Demonstrators voice charter school concerns at Trailblazer Elementary

Demonstrators showed up this afternoon outside Trailblazer Elementary on the west side of Colorado Springs. They want to bring attention to a decision made by School District 11 allowing a charter school to share the building.

Demonstrators voice charter school concerns at Trailblazer Elementary

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