Athletics owner John Fisher believed South Korea provided an opportunity to expand Major League Baseball's presence internationally. Korean Air has offered daily nonstop service between Harry Reid International Airport and Seoul's Incheon International Airport for 20 years. "We always believed that welcoming a Major League Baseball team would add another driver on the international front." Hill said the involvement of "prominent South Korean figures in the Athletics' ownership group further showcases the powerful intersection of sports, culture and international engagement that defines Las Vegas." "We hope this means more Korean players will get a chance to come to Las Vegas."