Yesterday (23rd), Mrs. Kim Keon-hee, President and CEO of Hotel Shilla Lee Bu-jin, and singer Cha Eun-woo gathered together.

This is because of the inauguration ceremony of the 'K-Tourism Cooperation Group' held on the occasion of the 'Year of Visit Korea'.

Chairman Lee Bu-jin, who served as the chairman of the Korea Visit Committee, said, "We will make the world aware of Korea's diverse charms," and "We will make efforts to imprint Korea on foreign tourists."

Chairman Lee said, "I am deeply impressed by the many schedules that Mrs. Kim Keon-hee carries out to promote Korean culture whenever she travels overseas," and asked Mrs. Kim to serve as honorary chairman.

Mrs. Kim Keon-hee accepted Chairman Lee's request and received a plaque and a bouquet of flowers.

"Korea is indeed a fascinating country," Mrs. Kim said, describing the interest shown in South Korea by Britta Ernst, the wife of the German Chancellor, during her visit to South Korea on Sunday.

Mrs. Kim said, "They wanted to experience Korea's unique culture, art, architecture, and ancient houses, and I wondered if this was a trend for people from all over the world to travel to Korea."

Mrs. Kim Keon-hee, Chairman Lee Bu-jin, and Cha Eun-woo also held a ceremony to "send an invitation to Korea to the people of the world."

(Video Interview: Kim Yong-woo / Composition: Hong Sung-joo / Editing: Jung Yong-hee / Production: Digital News Planning Department)