Mayor Arun Najarian and the Glendale City Council designated Jan. 13, 2026 as Korean American Day and presented proclamations to representatives from Korean-American organizations and visiting students from a sister city in South Korea.

Student Ji Yoo Kim, a 16-year-old visiting representative, thanked the council and described the visit as an opportunity for cultural exchange and learning. City leaders and community representatives on the dais included Yong Koo Kang (Consulate of the Republic of Korea, Los Angeles), Jun Lee (consular educational affairs officer), Chang Lee (Korean Glendale Sister City Association), Steve Park (Korean American Federation of North Los Angeles) and TC Kim (Korean American Foundation of Glendale). Angela Lee of the Hwarang Youth Foundation spoke about the day’s significance and the role of youth in preserving heritage.

Mayor Najarian highlighted Glendale’s longstanding sister-city partnerships with South Korea and noted that the proclamation recognizes the history and contributions of Korean Americans in the region. Visitors presented an appreciation plaque to the city; council thanked the groups and welcomed the students to the community.