This year marks the 44th anniversary of the sister-city relationship between City and County of Honolulu and Seoul, Republic of Korea. Mayor Frank Fasi proposed the idea that was adopted by the City Council with Resolution 102 on April 17,
This year marks the 44th anniversary of the sister-city relationship between City and County of Honolulu and Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Mayor Frank Fasi proposed the idea that was adopted by the City Council with Resolution 102 on April 17, 1973, to be effective on May 20, 1973, in honor of the 70th anniversary of the Korean immigration to Hawaii.
My uncle, Seoul Mayor Taek Shik Yang, along with Bong Kyun Kim, aka BK Kim, superintendent of the general, chief of Foreign Affairs Division of the Korean National Police, were in support of the sister-city proposal. The Advisory Council Seoul Metropolitan Government accepted and agreed to the proposal by the Mayor Yang on July 27, 1973.
There have been numerous cultural exchanges, good-will, tourism, trade and mutual respect between the two cities as I have witnessed living in Hawaii 43 years. Koreans have been a part of Hawaii since 1903 when the first immigrants arrived on USS Gaelic to work as laborers on the plantations fields. Today, their descendants have become the fabric of our community.
Weekly Update
‘Breezy Love’
Episodes 12 & 13
Today, 6:30p.m.: Realizing Jangsoo is the man Heera’s been seeing, Cheongja forbids her from seeing him. But Heera and Jangsoo get engaged at a church, despite Cheongja’s disapproval. Jango runs into a friend, Hayeon, and Mipoong is heartbroken at seeing them together. Today, 7:45p.m.: The trial ends and Jango and Mipoong spend quality time together. Heera tells Cheongja she wants to marry Jangsoo. Mipoong finds Deokcheon ready to collapse on the street and helps him.
‘My Sassy Girl’
Episodes 21 & 22 (Mon); 23 & 24 (Tues)
Monday, 7:45p.m.: Kyun Woo and the Princess confirm their love with a kiss. Kyun Woo is reinstated as the Prince’s teacher. They enjoy happiness within their love. Pil-hyung and Lady Heo’s concerns escalate, as Kyun Woo’s nightmares continue. Tuesday, 7:45p.m.: Kyun Woo discovers the Princess’ mother was removed from the queen’s position. He is unable to relay the news and suffers in silence. The Princess senses he is hiding something from her and probes. Jung Ki-joon receives a seal with Prince Choo-sung’s seal.
‘Band of Sisters’
Episodes 25 & 26
Friday, 7:45p.m.: Chairman Goo meets Eun-hyang and Ha-ri. They are surprised at who he is. Deul-re finds out Chairman Goo is Gongryong Group’s chairman. Kye-hwa tells Ha-ri to leave the company, so Se-joon doesn’t find out. Saturday, 7:45p.m.: Hwan-seung sees Eun-hyang standing outside in the rain and rushes out. Eun-hyang jumps into his arms. Se-kyung screams at seeing them. Dal-hee goes to see Hong-shi at the kindergarten.
‘Love In Trouble’
Episodes 37 & 38 (Wed); 39 & 40 (Thurs – FINAL)
Wednesday, 7:45p.m.: Hyun-soo confesses to the charges. Both Bong-hee and Ji-wook get suspicious of the Chief Prosecutor. Ji-wook is confirmed as a prosecutor and tries to end his ill-fated relationship with Jung Hyun-soo once and for all. Meanwhile, Moo-young takes Hyun-soo to the site of his son’s death. Thursday, 7:45p.m.: Ji-wook professes his feelings for Bong-hee and asks to start their relationship over again. Eun-hyuk pines over Yoo-jung. Will they begin a passionate love?
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Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. This column offers synopses of the dramas playing throughout Hawaii. Chung can bereached at521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
