Celebration of the 116th Anniversary of Korean Immigration to the United States / Hawaii
Waikiki Resort Hotel
January 13th, designated by Congress
President’s Remarks - Aloha! Annyeong hashim nika!
Lt. Gov. Green, Council Member Kobayashi, Consul General Kang, retired Chief Justice Moon, former Mayor Hannemann, former Korean Interior Minister Ahn, and all of you, our distinguished guests, Happy New Year! Saehae bok mani badeu seyo!
2019 is a special year. It is the 116th anniversary of Korean Immigration to the United States. It is also the start of the 116th Congress of the United States.
2019 is the 100th anniversary of the March 1st Movement, also known as the Samil Independence Movement. This was a series of mass demonstrations demanding Korean independence from Japan that helped to strengthen Korean national unity.
In keeping with the Foundation’s mission to promote Korean culture, heritage, and history, and as part of the 116th immigration anniversary …..
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