Korean American Society Hosts 106th Anniversary March First Movement Ceremony at Kansas Central Global Methodist Church

In 2025, a significant event was held at the Kansas Central Global Methodist Church to celebrate the 106th anniversary of the 3.1 Independence Movement, hosted by the Kansas City Korean American Society. Remembering the patriotism and pride of Korean compatriots, this ceremony continued the important cultural tradition of the local Korean American community.

Event details

The ceremony, which was hosted by Vice Chairman Kim Dong-joo of the Kansas City Korean American Society, was held in a solemn and reverent atmosphere at the Kansas Central Global Methodist Church. The event began as a national ceremony, and a time of remembrance was held for Sunkuk Seon-yeol and Ho-guk Yeong-ryong. Attendees shared their love for the country through praising the national anthem, and recalled the historical meaning of section 3.1 through a message from the Chicago Consul General.

In particular, at this day's event, we had time to look back vividly on the history of the independence movement through the screening of a March First Movemeant documentary produced by Independence Day. Chairman Dokgo Young-sik of the Kansas Evergreen Association directly recited the Declaration of Independence, recreated the historical moment, and raised the patriotic spirit by advocating the 3.1 song with the attendees.

Meaning and outlook

Chairman Mun Kyung-hwan emphasized the importance of this ceremony and mentioned that the Korean spirit of freedom and independence is a core value that forms the identity of the current Korean American community. In particular, he stated that he hoped that this spirit and historical pride would be fully passed on to the next generation.

The 106th anniversary March First Movement ceremony was a precious opportunity for Korean compatriots in the United States to remember the spirit of their country's independence movement and to recall the pride of the nation. The event, which was hosted by the Kansas City Korean American Association and co-hosted by the Kansas Central Global Methodist Church, showed the important fruits of efforts to remember history and pass on that spirit.

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