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I want to make Seoul more attractive. I want to make it a good investment.

In America, I'm a foreigner because of my Korean heritage. In Asia, because I was born in America, I'm a foreigner. I'm always a foreigner.

I've always been a fan of Korean cinema but never really pursued it, as I wanted to pave my way here in the States. I figured, once I established myself here, Korea might take notice. And it did.

If I walk in the street in Korea, I am recognized.

I have had a great deal of interaction with Koreans and feel a fairly strong bond with Korea.

So for mutual interest, I do want American presence in this region.

I work everywhere. If there is a nice adventure in South Korea, for example, why not? Russia, Brazil, whatever. I'm ready for almost anything.

Definitely the Korean culture is very strong to me, and I grew up in Hawaii where Asian-Americans are the dominant culture, but I never thought of myself as the minority.

My vision is to make Seoul the center of East Asia in terms of economy, culture and tourism.