Kumho Asiana Group announced on Friday that its chairman Park Sam-koo was named honorary citizen of Weihai, China.

Weihai presented Park a certificate of honorary citizenship in recognition of his contribution to enhancing the city’s economy and strengthening ties between Korea and Weihai as the head of Korea-China Friendship Association.

Kumho Asiana Group runs a hotel and a golf resort in Weihai, helping attract tourists to the Chinese harbor city, the company said.

Currently, Asiana Airlines has seven weekly flights between Incheon and Weihai.

(joowonc@heraldcorp.com)