US President Joe Biden issued a message to celebrate Korean American Day on Saturday, highlighting Korean Americans' "immense contributions" to the United States and their efforts to "enrich" the country.

Korean American Day honors the Korean American community's contributions and marks the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the US on Jan. 13, 1903. In 2005, both the House of Representatives and Senate passed resolutions for celebration of the day.

"Through their steadfast devotion to family and community and their willingness to serve a cause greater than any one person, the strength and spirit of the Korean American community have propelled this land of opportunity toward a brighter future for all," he said in the message.

Biden stressed that Korean Americans continue to enrich the US as entrepreneurs, lawyers, public servants and service members among many others.

"As we celebrate this wonderful occasion, we are reminded of the importance of honoring and reflecting on our roots no matter where we are," he said.

"The immense contributions of Korean Americans everywhere demonstrate that, in our great nation, there is nothing beyond our capacity when we work together," he added. (Yonhap)