Actor Jeong Joon-ho has been named public relations envoy for the 53rd Baekje Cultural Festival which will be held in Buyeo, Gongju and Ilwon in October.
Lee Wan-gu, provincial governor of South Chungcheong Province, said the annual Baekje Cultural Festival will become an internationally renowned cultural festival by 2010. Upon appointing the popular actor, the governor asked him to dedicate himself to actively promoting the festival.
Jeong said in his acceptance speech that he feels honored to have been appointed a PR agent for such a large and significant cultural festival that will be held in his home province. He also promised to do his best so that this year's festival will be a great success.
The actor said the event will be a wonderful opportunity for visitors to travel 1,300 years back in time to learn more about the culture of the ancient Baekje Dynasty.
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