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The California State Senate today joined Senator Steven Choi Ph.D. (R-Irvine) in supporting Senate Concurrent Resolution 106, recognizing January 13th as Korean American Day. Korean American Day is celebrated on January 13th of each year to not only commemorate the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States, but also to honor Korean Americans’ immense contributions to every aspect of society, including the important advancements of Californians in the fields of finance, technology, law, medicine, education, sports, media, the arts, the military, government, and other areas.
“Korean American Day is an opportunity to recognize the remarkable contributions Korean Americans have made to California and to our nation,” said Senator Choi.
This resolution is particularly important in California as the City of Los Angeles is currently home to the largest population of Korean Americans in the United States, with more than 250,000 Korean Americans, and the neighboring County of Orange is home to the second largest Korean American population of any county in the nation.
“As the only Korean American serving the California State Legislature, this day holds deep personal significance for me,” said Senator Choi. “Korean American Day reminds us of the journey from immigration to opportunity, and it affirms our shared responsibility to ensure that future generations can continue to thrive, contribute, and lead in California.”
The Legislature commends the many individuals and organizations that have worked diligently to preserve and record the history of Korean immigration to the United States and promote understanding and appreciation of Korean culture and heritage.
View photos from the day here.