CA SR54

Commemorates August 15, 2025, as Korean Independence Day (Gwangbokjeol), marking the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonization in 1945

Honors the Korean service members and civilians who lost their lives or were imprisoned while fighting for independence

Recognizes California's Korean American population of more than 530,000 residents and their contributions to the state's cultural, social, and economic landscape

Acknowledges the historic alliance between the Republic of Korea and the United States based on shared values, economic interdependence, and national security