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University of Hawaii’s Center for Korean Studies celebrates 50th anniversary

By Cindy Ellen Russell

Sept. 21, 2022

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The Center for Korean Studies is celebrating its 50th anniversary at the University of Hawaii at Manoa on Thursday. An exhibit showcasing historical photographs of Koreans in Hawaii are on display in the foyer of the center, located at 1881 East-West Road, through Sept. 28.
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An exhibit showcasing historical photographs of Koreans in Hawaii are on display in the foyer of the center, located at 1881 East-West Road through Sept. 28.
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Pictured is an exhibit photo of Korean children at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church dated 1928.
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Pictured are exhibit photos of Korean “Y” Club Members, top, and Korean Christian Institute Basketball Team.
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The entrance to the main building was inspired by the throne hall of Kyongbok Palace in Seoul.
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The Center for Korean Studies' design was inspired by Kyongbok Palace in Seoul.
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The center’s pavilion eves and roof supports were done in the tanch'ong painting style. Six master painters were brought from Korea to Hawaii to apply the colorful finishing touch to the center.
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An exhibit showcasing historical photographs of Koreans in Hawaii are on display in the foyer of the center.
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