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The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Honolulu, established in 1949, was among the first five overseas missions that were installed right after the birth of the Korean Government. The jurisdiction of the Consulate General includes the State of Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, and Northern Mariana Islands.
The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Honolulu will do its utmost to reinforce the ROK-US alliance. The Consulate General will continue to work hard to assist the interest and empowerment of the Korean Americans while doing its best for the safety and protection of Korean nationals in Hawaii.
The Korean American Foundation Hawaii (KAFH) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes Korean culture, heritage, and history. KAFH was incorporated in November 12, 1999 as the Centennial Committee of Korean Immigration to the United States (CCKI). CCKI was established to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Korean immigration to the United States (1903-2003) with events throughout the United States and Korea.
In June 2004, CCKI changed its' name to the Korean American Foundation Hawaii (KAFH) to carry on its' mission of commemorating the Korean immigration and to promote Korean culture, heritage, and history.
KAFH annually commemorates the January 13, 1903 arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States/Hawaii. On December 13, 2005, Congress passed a joint resolution designating January 13 as Korean American Day.
KAFH also maintains the Centennial Monument at Pawaa In-Ha Park and Puuiki Cemetary in Waialua, commemorates historic sites via historic site plaques, sponsors important community events such as the annual Korean Festival, and awards grants for other mission related projects.
Andrew Agard is a former Insurance Defense Attorney turned Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney.
Born and mostly raised in Hawaii, Andrew has over 36 years of experience fighting for the legal rights of clients and personal injury victims. He considers some of his best achievements working as a volunteer in the legal field. Andrew has proudly served as a volunteer Arbitrator with the HawaiiCourt Annexed Arbitrator Program (“CAAP ”), a volunteer with the Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii organization, visiting judge for the Hawaii State High School Debate tournaments, “Ask an Attorney” free legal clinics and volunteer lecturer at a halfway house for in- crisis women transitioning out of prison.
A graduate of Kamehameha Schools, Andrew received his bachelor’s degree from Chaminade University and his Juris Doctorate degree from the William S. Richardson School of Law. Outside of his lifetime commitment to injured victims, Andrew is a family man who appreciates quality time with his wife, two sons and extended family. He is a sports and exercise enthusiast who humbly tries to play golf with his wife and friends.
"Born in Honolulu (Kapiolani Hospital) my parents struggled to make ends meet. At the age of 3 and my brother at 5, my family relocated to San Francisco My parents, fueled by aspirations and undeterred by their modest means and the absence of good jobs, sought to escape the family strife and limited job prospects they faced at home.
Despite my young age, I was very aware of the disparity in how we were perceived and treated on the mainland. Strangers would mock, belittle and disrespect us, judgments based purely on our skin color. It got worse during my elementary school years. Among a predominantly caucasian student body, only myself, an Asian and an American Indian student stood out. The unprovoked taunts, threats, bullying and fighting caused my parents to worry for my safety. But over time, even though I was outnumbered, I got stronger. I started to notice other students getting bullied, even some of my friends. That triggered a fierce protective spark in me. Always, the bullies were older and twice our size. Every fiber in me resisted the wrong being done to other kids that weremuch weaker. I found myself stepping in, fighting for myself and trying to shield others. That innate compulsion to protect others that were weaker and in need has stayed with me throughout my adult life. Today, it shapes my laser focused dedication and resolve as an attorney, championing forthose who are subject to injustice and need a voice."
