Lee Byung Hun So California Tourism Ambassador

In addition to cooperation in the field of trade and technology, the game a former actor Byung Hun also appointed as an ambassador for tourism California at JW Marriot Hotel, Seoul, 15 September. In a certificate signed by Schwarzenegger and Caroline Beteta, chairman of the California Travel and Tourism Commission, Byung Hun is described as someone who "has a California soul and inspired his fellow South Korean others to do the same thing."

"On these considerations, the California Travel and Tourism Commission is proud to announce Mr. Lee Byung Hun as California's official ambassador to South Korea," said Beteta. "California hoping to welcome more Korean tourists to undergo a la California lifestyle," he continued.

Not only that, Schwarzenegger also sure if Byung Hun could successfully promote California in Korean society. "I am very happy because one of the most shining star in Korea, Lee Byung Hun was chosen as an ambassador for California tourism. As one top star, lifestyle and Lee Byung Hun vacation experience will help his role to make the Korean people to know if California is one of the best places to visit, "he explained.

In fact, many Korean people who lived or visited California during the last few years. This fact is also disclosed in Schwarzenegger's official website. "There are over 400,000 Koreans living in California, and traveled to see friends and relatives to make Korea the most stable tourism market during the last ten years. About 277,000 Koreans visited California in 2009, with total spending reaching U.S. $ 326 million, "he wrote.

With the appointment of Byung Hun as an ambassador for tourism, the government of California would expect a former lover Song Hye Kyo is able to bring more Korean tourists in the future