In celebration of the 120th Anniversary of Korean Immigration to Hawai'i, the Center for Korean Studies presents a Symposium: Korean Women Immigrant Leaders in Hawai'i.
Date and time: January 26, 2023 ‧ 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Venue: Center for Korean Studies Auditorium
The early Korean community was enriched by several women who were leaders in education, social work, and promoting Korean culture. The 120th celebration of Korean immigration is the appropriate occasion to learn about the accomplishments of these leaders. This symposium will feature four Korean women leaders: Nodie Kim (Sohn), Ha Soo Whang, Halla Pai Huhm, and Chun, Yun Hee.
PART I. RECEPTION
11:30 a.m Lunch
12:30 p.m Reception
PART II. SYMPOSIUM
1:00 p.m Screening of "Songs of Love From Hawai'i" - Directed by Jinyoung Lee Won
1:15 p.m Panels
Duk Hee Lee Murabayashi ........ Introduction
Jeomsook Kim............................Nodie Kim
Trina Nahm-Mijo......................Ha Soo Whang
Mary Jo Freshely.........................Halla Pai Huhm
Yelee An......................................Chun, Yun Hee
Center for Korean Studies events are free and open to all. For further information, including information regarding disability access, telephone the Center for Korean Studies at 808-956-7041. Organized by the Center for Korean Studies and supported by the Asia Research Foundation, the Korean American Foundation Hawaii, and the Academy of Korean Studies Strategic Research Institute Program (AKS-2020-SRI-2200001). Dr. Seunghye Hong, Associate Professor of Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health, Department of Social Work led the preparation of this event.
The University of Hawai‘i is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.