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: 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. The three women inspired Chun, Yun Hee to leave her autoethnography records.

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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 Freshly . . . 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.