U.S. Congress proposes resolution to designate 'Korean American Day'

A resolution designating January 13, when Korean immigrants first arrived in the United States in 1903, as "Korean American Day" was proposed bipartisanly by the 119th U.S. Congress.

In the Senate, Rep. Andy Kim and Dan Sullivan, the first Korean senators, jointly submitted resolutions to the Senate and House of Representatives, and in the House of Representatives, Rep. Young Kim and Rep. Jimmy Gomez, both Korean-Americans, jointly submitted resolutions.

"For 122 years, Korean-Americans have tried to make America a better place, with success in schools, workplaces, and even Congress," Young Kim said.In the

House resolution, 54 members were named as co-sponsors, along with Korean members Dave Min and Marilyn Stricklund.

In the midst of this, Maryland Governor Wes Moore hosted the "Korean American Day" event himself for the first time since taking office.