Korean American Day honors the contributions of the Korean American community to the United States and commemorates the arrival of the first Korean immigrants on January 13, 1903. In 2005, the U.S. Senate and House passed resolutions by unanimous consent expressing support for the goals and aspirations of Korean American Day, which is also celebrated by numerous states and municipalities.

In the photo, Rose Paik (center) with her mother (left) and elder sister (right) at the Angel Island Immigration Station, 1914. This is the only known photo of Korean immigrants on Angel Island. Courtesy of Irvin Paik.