context: Following the liberation of Korea through the U.S. and the Soviet Union shortly after liberation, the old Korean Empire was divided into the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and both sides celebrate this day, but the specific meaning is different. In the Republic of Korea, it was commemorated as liberation on August 15, 1945 </ b>, and the establishment of the Korean government on August 15, 1948, as well as independence. In commemoration of the liberation of the nation in 1945 only, the establishment of the regime took place on a different date, commemorating the anniversary of the founding of the People's Government.
question: When did Korea become independent?
answers.text: liberation on August 15, 1945 </ b>, and the establishment of the Korean government on August 15, 1948, as well as independence