The Rhode Island General Assembly has introduced a resolution to celebrate August 15, 2025, as the 80th anniversary of the Korean Day of Independence, which marks Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule in 1945. This date is significant as it also commemorates the establishment of the Republic of Korea three years later. The resolution acknowledges the importance of the Korean American community in Rhode Island, recognizing their rich history and contributions to the state's cultural diversity and identity.

Furthermore, the resolution recognizes 2025 as the 50th anniversary of the Korean American Association of Rhode Island, a nonprofit organization founded in 1975 that promotes friendship, welfare, and education among its members while fostering cultural exchanges between Koreans and Americans. The Senate expresses its commitment to celebrating the contributions of the Korean community and emphasizes the values of acceptance and equality that are foundational to Rhode Island's identity. The resolution will be transmitted to the Korean American Association of Rhode Island for their records.