International Exposition Yeosu Korea 2012
Venue: New Port area in Yeosu, Korea
Period: May 12 – August 12, 2012
Site area: 2,710,000 ㎡
※ Consists of exhibition area of 250,000 ㎡ and auxiliary facilities
(including Expo Town, Transit Parking Lots, parks, green areas, etc.)
The site has the geographical edge that comes from being adjacent to the ocean, and thus, is ideal for realizing the Expo theme,
“The Living Ocean and Coast.” The site overlooks Hallyeosudo Marine National Park and Odong Island, and is surrounded by 317 jewel-like islets, having the perfect natural conditions to make the Expo’s theme come alive.
The Yeosu Expo will provide an opportunity to enhance the international community’s perception of the function and value of the ocean and coast, share knowledge on the proper use of the ocean and coast and recognize the need for cooperation in the marine sector.
It will also serve as a venue to learn about the achievements of
and future models for the marine sector
and future models for the marine sector
and offer a valuable chance to promote state-of-the-art marine
science and technology and marine industries.
science and technology and marine industries.
