The city of Yeosu, a port city with abundant maritime resources, hosts Expo 2012 Yeosu. At this Expo, people from around the world will pledge and enhance their cooperation to protect the ocean for the future survival of the world. The main theme of Yeosu Expo is “The Living Ocean and Coast,” and various ways to protect the ocean will be explored during the event.

Event Details

• Period : May 12 (Sat) ~ August 12 (Sun), 2012
• Venue : New Port area in Yeosu, Korea
• Directions (Departure from Seoul)
  • - By air : Gimpo Airport ⇒ Yeosu Airport (50 min. travel)
  • - By train (KTX) : Yongsan Station (Seoul)
    ⇒ Yeosu Expo Station
    (arrival at the EXPO site / 2 hr. and 50 min. ride)
  • - By bus : Central City Bus Terminal (Seoul)
    ⇒ Yeosu Terminal (4 hr. and 10 min. ride)
• Official Site : http://eng.expo2012.kr/

Preview of the planned Yeosu EXPO facilities