Hundreds Celebrate 121 Years of Korean American Heritage at 2024 New York Gala

On January 13, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams of New York City (right) attended an annual banquet hosted by the Korean American Association of Greater New York (KAAGNY), celebrating its 64th anniversary and the 121st anniversary of Korean American Day. Mayor Adams presented a Proclamation to KAAGNY's president, Kwang S. Kim (left). Courtesy of KAAGNY

NEW YORK—Business leaders, lawmakers, and community members gathered at a New York gala on Saturday night to embrace more than 120 years of Korean American heritage.

With the past weekend marking 121 years since the first Korean immigrants set foot on American soil on Jan. 13, 1903, the Korean American Association of Greater New York (KAAGNY) on Saturday hosted an annual gala in midtown Manhattan to celebrate the rich tapestry of Korean American culture and the ethnic community’s contributions to the United States.