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The research aims to analyze how the Dongji Hoi's Hosangboo managed the deaths of unmarried Korean immigrants in Hawaii.

The Death of Unmarried Korean Immigrants in Hawaii and Community Responses: The Hosangboo of the Dongji Hoi

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Analysis explores community responses to unmarried deaths among Korean immigrants, highlighting their social implications.

The research aims to analyze how the Dongji Hoi's Hosangboo managed the deaths of unmarried Korean immigrants in Hawaii.
Examined the organizational processes of the Hosangboo from its establishment in 1938 to its dissolution in 1970.
Investigated the community's burial practices and funeral procedures for unmarried individuals.
Explored the socioeconomic factors affecting the burial and memorialization of deceased unmarried immigrants.
The Hosangboo provided funeral services primarily for unmarried elderly members facing financial difficulties.
The establishment of a dedicated burial area at Oceanview Cemetery reflected socioeconomic disparities within the community.
Many unmarried members were buried in the designated area, highlighting the group's role in addressing a significant community issue.

Hyojin Yeon (2026) studied this question.

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