WA HR4696

Designates November 22nd as Kimchi Day in Washington state, recognizing the traditional Korean dish introduced by the Korean American community

November 22nd date mirrors South Korea's National Kimchi Day, with 11 representing major ingredients and 22 representing health benefits

Washington state has the fifth highest concentration of Korean Americans in the United States

"Kimjang," the kimchi preparation process, is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives on February 24, 2026