Bill > SCR27

This resolution recognizes March 1, 2025, as the 6th Anniversary of Yu Gwan-sun Day in California and commemorates the 106th Anniversary of the March 1st Movement for Korean Independence, a pivotal historical event in which approximately 2,000,000 Koreans participated in over 1,500 peaceful demonstrations against Imperial Japanese colonial rule. The resolution highlights the movement's origins, which were inspired by President Woodrow Wilson's "Fourteen Points" and began with the reading of a Korean Declaration of Independence drafted by historian Choe Nam-seon. It specifically honors Yu Gwan-sun, a key organizer of the peaceful demonstrations, and acknowledges California's significance in this commemoration, noting that the state is home to the largest Korean American population in the United States. The resolution emphasizes the movement's historical importance, recognizing that while the independence campaign did not immediately achieve its goal, it sparked the creation of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea and is now celebrated as a national holiday in both North and South Korea. By passing this resolution, the California Legislature aims to recognize the Korean American community's contributions and promote understanding of this important historical moment.