Hines Ward Ends Visit to Korea, Vows to Come Back
The Hines Ward phenomenom is now even making news in America. CNN has a pretty good three minute clip on the effect Ward is having in Korea. I have to say I have been impressed with Hines Ward. I think he truly cares about making a difference in Korea and I for one hope he sticks with it and continues to change perceptions in Korea.
He has in fact vowed to return to Korea at the end of May to do just that:
The American football star Hines Ward on Tuesday vowed to return to Korea at the end of May to continue his efforts to help mixed-race children in Korea.On the eve of his departure, the half-Korean NFL superstar held a final press conference at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul, where he announced plans to return to Korea next month. Sitting alongside his mother Kim Young-hee, he said he was in the midst of consulting lawyers about plans to start a foundation for children of mixed parentage in Korea.
Ending a 10-day trip to the country, the athlete said he had seen beautiful historical sites and met great people. He expressed his thanks that everyone here embraced him as a Korean. But Ward said while Korea is a beautiful country, attitudes to racial issues here reveal a darker side.
Ward is even bringing his wife and kids next month to Korea as well. For some reason I’m willing to bet his mom will stay home next time, but I for one hope she comes back as well.
