Only 8 days left until the opening of Expo 2012 Yeosu!

Photo Credit: Expo 2012 Yeosu Official Site

We've talked about the overall themes of the Expo, "The Living Ocean and Coast", and some of its major features, such as the "Big-O".

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Today, I thought I'd share a bit more about some of the actual pavilions themselves.

Let's start with the hosting country. The Korea Pavilion will show the country's future vision as a leading maritime nation, focusing on its advanced marine expertise and technology. It will have videos and performances combined with digital and analogue technology. The media hall will hold a 360-degree panoramic theater playing different films about the future of Korea's role in the global marine industry as well as beautiful marine scenery. Its design is in the shape of the taegeuk (seen on the Korean flag).

Stepping out to the global stage, the International Pavilion is comprised of exhibitions by countries in individual and joint pavilions. In the individual pavilions, each participating country will highlight its unique traits. In the joint pavilions, 56 developing countries will be co-hosts of the exhibits about the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans.

Photo Credit: Expo 2012 Yeosu Official Site

The Corporate Pavilion will feature exhibits by major Korean companies, many of which we talk about on this blog. The confirmed corporate participants include POSCO, Lotte, GS, Samsung, LG, SK and Hyundai Motor. They'll be highlighting their creativity in the marine sector, and the exhibitions are expected to be packed with fun yet educational content.

Photo Credit: Expo 2012 Yeosu Official Site

I recently went down to Yeosu to check out the town and the Expo site. Though it's not completely finished, here are some photos as a preview.

Onsite: The Korea Pavilion

Onsite: The International Pavilion

Jinnamgwan Hall: Located within walking distance of the Yeosu Expo, this site was the naval base of the Jeolla-do Province during the Joseon Dynasty. The building is believed to be made from the trees of Yeosu and is the largest one-story wooden structure in Korea.

Yeosu, as seen from Jinnamgwan Hall

 

About the author by Donna Choi

Born and raised in the States, I came to Seoul in 2009 and have loved living and working in such a high-tech and connected city ever since. I enjoy collecting unique, cute gadgets/items (I have a bread-scented smartphone case!) and traveling around Korea. My personal mission while living in Korea: Try every type of Korean food known to exist.

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