Like all immigrant groups, the Korean-American story comprises a unique experience and a rich history. Although the official first wave of immigration took place between the years of 1903 and 1905, the first trickling of Koreans into the Untied States of America took place some decades prior, specifically with the first Korean-United States treaty in 1882 that opened the doorway for a small handful of political diplomats to enter the country (National Association of Korean Americans). It was the beginning of the 20th century when the owners of Hawaiian sugar plantations recruited more than 7,000 male Korean immigrants to come work in the fields (Takaki 1993). However, in 1905, the Korean government cut off the labor supply after hearing about
