HI HB1950

Designates November 22 of each year as "Kimchi Day" in Hawaii, recognizing the cultural and historical significance of kimchi to Korean Americans in the state.

Establishes that Kimchi Day is not a state holiday, but rather a day of cultural observance and celebration.

Notes that 2024 marks the 121st anniversary of Korean immigrant arrival in Hawaii, with approximately 50,000 residents identifying as ethnically Korean.

Recognizes Hawaii island as the birthplace of the first commercialized bottled kimchi in the country, started by Hannah Sun Nai Kim in Hawi in the 1940s.

Aims to promote economic and cultural benefits by attracting tourists and locals interested in experiencing kimchi and Korean history and culture.