What is Korean American Day?
On January 13th, the first Korean immigrants to the United States in 1903 were born on Korean American Day, commemorating the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States in 1903. The day also commemorates the Korean American's contributions to every facet of life.
The United States and Korea signed a treaty in 1882 that established a peaceful relationship, friendship, and commerce. Although this resulted in Korean diplomats, students, politicians, and businessmen visiting the United States, few felt compelled to remain, many felt compelled to remain.
On the SS Gaelic, 102 Korean immigrants set sail for Honolulu, Hawaii, but not until December of 1902 on the SS Gaelic. These families pioneered the first wave of Korean immigration, resulting in over 7,500 immigrants in the next two years.
During World Wars I and II and the Korean War, they served their countries and their countries. More Koreans have decided to migrate from their homeland during these years; some, as wives to US servicemen, others were adopted as children; others, as wives to US servicemen.
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