Celebrating the Korean Independence Day in Seattle Washington

The 62nd anniversary of the independence of the people of Korea's reception was given in the lobby of City Hall at at 12:30 p.m. followed by action at its 2 p.m. meeting in Council Chambers on Councilmember Jan Drag proposed for Wednesday, August 15th, 2007 as Korea Day in Seattle.

ROK Consul General Kwon Chan Ho accepted the proclamation, and the Seattle-Taejon Sister City Association, President, Hyun K. Lee. The Sister City will celebrates its own 18th anniversary later this year. This historic moment witnessed by the Seattle Council members, Nick Licata, Council President, Sally Clark, Richard Conlin, David Della, Jan Drago, Jean Godden, Richard McIver, Tom Rasmussen, and Peter Steinbrueck. The City of Federal Way, Mayor Michael Park, Seattle Korean American Association, President Kim Ki Hyen, Korean Women's Association of Washington, President, Sandra Englund, and KWA Board Members, Korean Airline General Manager, Hyen Dae Shipping Company general Manager, and the Korean American Chambers Commerce President Kim Nak Soo, Prof. Han and other community leaders.
The Morning Star performed the magnificent drum dancing and played the Korean traditional instrument Komungo which was led by the Moring Star choreographer Cheh Ji Yeon. Special thanks to Councilmember Jan Drago for her special effort on this proposal.

Also The NW Korean Community Sport event was given at the Steillacom Park by Tacoma Korean American Association which led by President Lee Jong Joo in August 11th, 2007. Many activities held include Voice club's Performances, Kim's Group performances, Korean Soccer, Balley Ball, Basket Ball, and etc. Many Korean community and business leaders appreciates to the Washington States for their value that the cultural and ethnic diversity which will continue to celebrate the independance and freedom.

Reported by Sandra Englund.