The Korean Consulate General In Honolulu October 1, 2009 A Glimpse of Hawaii

Overlook (1) Volcanic Islands comprising hundreds of inlands spread over 1,500 miles (2,400 km) Volcanic Islands comprising hundreds of inlands spread over 1,500 miles (2,400 km) Eight main islands Eight main islands - Ni’ihau, Kaua’I, O’hahu, Moloka’I, Lana’I, Kaho’olawe, Maui, and Hawai’i (a.k.a the “Big Island” ) - Ni’ihau, Kaua’I, O’hahu, Moloka’I, Lana’I, Kaho’olawe, Maui, and Hawai’i (a.k.a the “Big Island” )

Hawaii Islands

Overlook (2) Population of Hawaii stands at 1.28 million Population of Hawaii stands at 1.28 million - ethnicities of the population consist of; - ethnicities of the population consist of; ∙ white 23%, Japanese 15.6%, Filipinos ∙ white 23%, Japanese 15.6%, Filipinos 11.2%, Hawaiian aboriginal 24.2%, 11.2%, Hawaiian aboriginal 24.2%, Chinese 3.5%, Korean 2.9%, black 0.66% Chinese 3.5%, Korean 2.9%, black 0.66% Typical tropical climate, although temperatures and humidity are less extreme than other tropical locales Typical tropical climate, although temperatures and humidity are less extreme than other tropical locales - usual Summer heights around 80s ℉ (24 ℃ ) - usual Summer heights around 80s ℉ (24 ℃ ) and winter lows around 60s ℉ (18 ℃ ) and winter lows around 60s ℉ (18 ℃ ) 50th state of the US (entering on August 21, 1959) 50th state of the US (entering on August 21, 1959)

History (1) Pre- European contact period (~ 1778) Pre- European contact period (~ 1778) - Anecdotical data say the islands were habituated by - Anecdotical data say the islands were habituated by Polynesian settlers as early as 300 BC. Polynesian settlers as early as 300 BC. - The first recorded European contact was in 1778 by British - The first recorded European contact was in 1778 by British explorer James Cook. explorer James Cook ~ 1893 European arrival and the Kingdom of Hawaii 1778 ~ 1893 European arrival and the Kingdom of Hawaii - After Cook’s visit, the Hawaiian islands became popular - After Cook’s visit, the Hawaiian islands became popular among many European visitors. Early British influence can among many European visitors. Early British influence can still be seen from the design of the Hawaii’s local flag. still be seen from the design of the Hawaii’s local flag. - In 1810, a dynasty was established by King Kamehameha - In 1810, a dynasty was established by King Kamehameha the Great the Great

History (2) Overthrow and the Republic of Hawaii Overthrow and the Republic of Hawaii - In 1893, the last ruler of the Kingdom of Hawaii - In 1893, the last ruler of the Kingdom of Hawaii Queen Liliuokalani was replaced by a Provisional Queen Liliuokalani was replaced by a Provisional government supporting Republican system. government supporting Republican system. Thereafter, the Republic of Hawaii was the formal Thereafter, the Republic of Hawaii was the formal name of Hawaii from 1894 to name of Hawaii from 1894 to Annexation, the Territory of Hawaii, and State of Hawaii Annexation, the Territory of Hawaii, and State of Hawaii - In 1898, Hawaii was annexed to the US in the name - In 1898, Hawaii was annexed to the US in the name of “ the Territory of Hawaii “, and in 1950 became of “ the Territory of Hawaii “, and in 1950 became 50th state of the US. 50th state of the US.

Politics and governance (1) Modeled after the federal government, three branches of Modeled after the federal government, three branches of government are in operation government are in operation - The executive branch: Governor Linda Lingle, Lt Govern A’iona, and 20 - The executive branch: Governor Linda Lingle, Lt Govern A’iona, and 20 Directors of agencies and departments. Directors of agencies and departments. -> Next year, Governor election will be held. Current governor will have -> Next year, Governor election will be held. Current governor will have served two terms in next year. Strong candidates include current Lt served two terms in next year. Strong candidates include current Lt Governor A’iona, US Representative Neil Abercrombie, and current Governor A’iona, US Representative Neil Abercrombie, and current Mayor of Hononlulu Mufi Hannemann. Mayor of Hononlulu Mufi Hannemann. - The legislative branch: 25 members of the Hawaii Senate (4-year term) led by the President Colleen Hanabusa, and 51 members of the Hawaii House of Representatives (2-year term) led by Cabin Say - The legislative branch: 25 members of the Hawaii Senate (4-year term) led by the President Colleen Hanabusa, and 51 members of the Hawaii House of Representatives (2-year term) led by Cabin Say - The Judiciary branch: the Hawaii State Supreme Court at the top of hierocracy, Intermediate Appeals, Circuit Courts, District Courts, Family Court, Tax Appeal Court, Land Court. - The Judiciary branch: the Hawaii State Supreme Court at the top of hierocracy, Intermediate Appeals, Circuit Courts, District Courts, Family Court, Tax Appeal Court, Land Court.

Politics and governance (2) At the federal level, the state of Hawaii is represented in the United States Congress by a delegation of four members At the federal level, the state of Hawaii is represented in the United States Congress by a delegation of four members - Two Senators: Daniel Innouye (D, 8th elected), Daniel Akaka - Two Senators: Daniel Innouye (D, 8th elected), Daniel Akaka (D, 4th elected) (D, 4th elected) - Two Representatives: Neil Abercrombie (D, 10th elected), - Two Representatives: Neil Abercrombie (D, 10th elected), Mazie Hirono (D, Re-elected) Mazie Hirono (D, Re-elected) At the municipal level, the state of Hawaii consists of four cities and counties: Mayor of Honolulu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii. The mayors are elected in nonpartisan races. At the municipal level, the state of Hawaii consists of four cities and counties: Mayor of Honolulu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii. The mayors are elected in nonpartisan races. Democrats are dominant in State of Hawaii at all the level. Democrats are dominant in State of Hawaii at all the level. - All four delegates to the US Congress are Democrats - All four delegates to the US Congress are Democrats - 23 of 25 in the Senate, 45 of 51 in the House are Democrats - 23 of 25 in the Senate, 45 of 51 in the House are Democrats - Current governor is a Republican, but a Republican governor - Current governor is a Republican, but a Republican governor in 40-year in 40-year

Economy The history of Hawaii can be traced back through a succession of dominating industries: sandalwood, whaling, sugarcane, pineapple, military, tourism and education. The history of Hawaii can be traced back through a succession of dominating industries: sandalwood, whaling, sugarcane, pineapple, military, tourism and education. Since statehood was achieved in 1959, tourism has been the largest industry in Hawaii, contributing about 20%of the GDP. The total gross output for the state in 2007 was US$61.5 billion, revenue coming from tourism being about US$13 billion; per capita income for Hawaii residents was US$39,239. Since statehood was achieved in 1959, tourism has been the largest industry in Hawaii, contributing about 20%of the GDP. The total gross output for the state in 2007 was US$61.5 billion, revenue coming from tourism being about US$13 billion; per capita income for Hawaii residents was US$39,239. Military spending from the federal government is also one of significant financial sources, as the US Pacific Command and its Army, Navy, Air Force and Marin Commands of the Pacific are based in Hawaii. Military spending from the federal government is also one of significant financial sources, as the US Pacific Command and its Army, Navy, Air Force and Marin Commands of the Pacific are based in Hawaii. - about US$5 billion (2004) and more than 300,000 forces - about US$5 billion (2004) and more than 300,000 forces Apart from tourism, agriculture is a major industry earning the states US$370 million; US$100 million from pineapple, and US$ 64 million from sugarcane. Apart from tourism, agriculture is a major industry earning the states US$370 million; US$100 million from pineapple, and US$ 64 million from sugarcane.

Current Issues in the State of Hawaii(1) The Hawaii Superferry issue The Hawaii Superferry issue - Superferry was on voyage from December 2008 until mid - Superferry was on voyage from December 2008 until mid March 2009 when the Hawaii Supreme Court found the law March 2009 when the Hawaii Supreme Court found the law giving the Superferry service permit unconstitutional. giving the Superferry service permit unconstitutional. - Superferry was supposed to start service after environment impact - Superferry was supposed to start service after environment impact assessment, but it did the other way around under the special law assessment, but it did the other way around under the special law mentioned above. mentioned above. The “Ceded Lands” issue The “Ceded Lands” issue - When the Kingdom of Hawaii became the US territory, a vast amount - When the Kingdom of Hawaii became the US territory, a vast amount of lands (1.2 million acres) owned by royal family went to the US of lands (1.2 million acres) owned by royal family went to the US federal government and later given to the State of Hawaii. federal government and later given to the State of Hawaii. - While the State of Hawaii claims that it has the full title over the lands, - While the State of Hawaii claims that it has the full title over the lands, including the right to dispose them, the Office of Hawaiian including the right to dispose them, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs argues that the State should refrain from doing anything Affairs argues that the State should refrain from doing anything undermining the full title of the lands until a dispute between them undermining the full title of the lands until a dispute between them over the lands will be settled. The US Federal Supreme Court finally over the lands will be settled. The US Federal Supreme Court finally ruled out in favor of the State of Hawaii in March ruled out in favor of the State of Hawaii in March 2009.

Current Issues in the State of Hawaii(2) The “Civil Union Bill” issue The “Civil Union Bill” issue - Under the Constitution of the State of - Under the Constitution of the State of Hawaii, a marriage only means an opposite Hawaii, a marriage only means an opposite sex marriage. But, lawmakers try to give an equal sex marriage. But, lawmakers try to give an equal footing to homosexuals nearly the same as married footing to homosexuals nearly the same as married couples enjoy. couples enjoy. - Last February, the bill was passed in the State - Last February, the bill was passed in the State House of Representative, but faced strong House of Representative, but faced strong objections from conservative citizens. The State objections from conservative citizens. The State Senate voted down the bill this March. Senate voted down the bill this March.

Korea and Hawaii Korea and Hawaii Korean immigrants’ first destination to the US and the American region Korean immigrants’ first destination to the US and the American region - In 1903, 102 Korean immigrants arrived at the Honolulu Port. Almost of all the - In 1903, 102 Korean immigrants arrived at the Honolulu Port. Almost of all the immigrants worked in the sugarcane plantation. immigrants worked in the sugarcane plantation. Outpost of Overseas Independent Movements during Japanese Colonial Period Outpost of Overseas Independent Movements during Japanese Colonial Period - During Japanese colonial period, many Korean immigrants oversea garnered funds - During Japanese colonial period, many Korean immigrants oversea garnered funds for independent movements, and Hawaii was one of the strongest base for the for independent movements, and Hawaii was one of the strongest base for the movements. The first President of Korea and one of the leading movements. The first President of Korea and one of the leading founding fathers, Dr. Syngman Rhee was from this island. founding fathers, Dr. Syngman Rhee was from this island. One of five overseas missions in Korea was open in this island One of five overseas missions in Korea was open in this island - Given the historical significance, the Republic of Korea opened its Consulate in - Given the historical significance, the Republic of Korea opened its Consulate in 1949 when it had only five overseas missions when it had only five overseas missions. 50,000 Korean Americans and Koreans visitors, residents and students 50,000 Korean Americans and Koreans visitors, residents and students - Chief Justice Ronald Moon, Vice President of the Senate Donna Kim, - Chief Justice Ronald Moon, Vice President of the Senate Donna Kim, Representative Sharon Har, Representative Silvia Luke, Fmr Honolulu Police Chief Representative Sharon Har, Representative Silvia Luke, Fmr Honolulu Police Chief Donohue Lee, Fmr Mayor of Hawaii Harry Kim, and many other future leaders. Donohue Lee, Fmr Mayor of Hawaii Harry Kim, and many other future leaders. - The Korean government supports the Korean Community’s effort to build its own - The Korean government supports the Korean Community’s effort to build its own cultural center by funding a generous donation of one million dollars. cultural center by funding a generous donation of one million dollars.