'First Korean-American US Senate Candidate' Andy Kim: "Korean Community Will Feel the Change"

"Attention All Korean Americans in the United States"

Andy Kim, a U.S. Representative (Democrat, New Jersey) running for the first Korean American U.S. Senate seat, stated on the 13th (local time), "If I can raise my voice in the highest-level political body in the U.S. political structure, the Korean American community will also feel the change."

On the same day, Kim held a press conference at the Korean American Voters Coalition (KAGC) office in Fort Lee, New Jersey, saying, "If I am elected, I will be the first Korean American to enter the Senate, and the first Asian American senator from the entire U.S. East Coast," adding, "The November election will be recorded as a historic event."

He emphasized his legislative activities in the House to strengthen the Korea-U.S. alliance and pledged to continue his role in the Senate.

Kim said, "While working in the legislature, I have often had the impression that congressional leaders discuss important policies related to the future of the Korean Peninsula without even asking the Korean American community's opinions," and added, "I will be the person who delivers the voice of the Korean American community to the Senate."

He mentioned that last year marked the 120th anniversary of Korean immigration to the Americas and the 70th anniversary of the Korea-U.S. alliance, stating, "Korean Americans can now proudly say they are part of American society, just like any other immigrant community."

Kim emphasized that it is the first time a Korean American is running for the U.S. Senate and said, "Not only in New Jersey but all Korean Americans across the United States are paying attention to my election."

He also mentioned that if he wins the election, he will become the fourth youngest senator in the entire United States, pledging, "I will be a representative not only for the Korean American community but for all American communities."

He then urged the Korean American community to unite their efforts to ensure he is confirmed as the Senate candidate in the New Jersey primary election to be held on June 4.

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