Promoted a bid to host international Expo 2012 in Yeosu since 1997 in order to lead maritime era in the 21st century, achieve balanced national development and secure new economic growth engine
* Initiated campaign after setting ‘World Expo 2012 Yeosu Bidding Plan’ as one of the national priorities (Dec. 2004, cabinet meeting)
Won the bid for 2012 Expo by pulling collective efforts, after losing the bid for 2010 Expo
Decision made by a secret ballot at the142nd General Assembly of the BIE (Nov. 27 2007)
Established institutional foundation for a successful Expo
Enactment of the Special Act on Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea (Mar. 14, 2008)
* Enforcement Decree of the Act (Jun. 15 2008), Formed Organizing Committee jointly participated by both private and public sectors (Apr. 7, 2008)
Held the 1st Government Support Committee (Apr. 25, 2008, Yeosu)
Attended by Prime Minister (Chairman) and 14 Ministers
Submitted official application for the BIE’s recognition of the Expo (May 6, 2008)
Submitted required legal and financial preparations and detailed programs to BIE Secretariat
Received the BIE’s official recognition of Yeosu Expo at the 144th General Assembly (Dec 2, 2008)
Overview
Expo Theme
The Living Ocean and Coast: Diversity of Resources and Sustainable Activities
Venue : Yeosu, Korea
Duration : May 12 - August 12, 2012 (3 months)
Participants (estimated): 100 countries, 10 international organizations, 10 companies
Visitors (estimated): around 8 million (0.5 million from abroad) Budget (estimated): KRW 1.694 trillion
※ Government fund: KRW 429.8 billion (estimated)
Anticipated results : Approx. 10,294 trillion KRW worth of increased production: 4,118 trillion KRW worth of added values: and 90,000 new jobs
Total area of the fair site (upon basic plan) : around 1.74 million ㎡
Exhibition area : 0.25 million ㎡
Expo Town (accomodation) : 0.54 million ㎡
Leisure parks and other facilities : 0.55 million ㎡
Surrounding areas including staff accommodation : 72 thousand ㎡
Outside parking lot : 0.44 ㎡
Plan
Set the Master Plan by supplementing ‘World Expo 2012 Yeosu Bidding Plan’ (2nd half, 2008)
Establish ‘exhibition plan’ and build up a global landmark sculpture
Devise a Mid-and long-term roadmap for later use (international tourism & leisure port) and a world-class exhibition plan (2nd half, 2008)
Set up an implementation plan for building a global landmark and various state-of-the-art theme pavilions (1st half, 2009) & build exhibition hall (operation facility) without any impediments (2011)
Set up related infrastructure required to host the Expo
Invest KW 12 trillion in transportation infrastructure (road, railway, port, airport) & exhibition facilities (KW 1.6trillion) [KW 2.7trillion by 2007(22.5%), 9.3 trillion won by 2008(77.5%)]
Out of direct investment, the construction of Expo town (residence), Marina, Aquarium and accommodations would be privately-funded (total KW 2.5 trillion)
Raise public awareness about the Expo and strengthen publicity activities both at home and abroad to encourage participation of member countries
Plan to build Public Relations Center in Seoul & Yeosu (2009) & participate in and support international symposiums and academic seminars related to Expo (twice a year)
Encourage participation of member countries through publicizing 「Yeosu Declaration」 & 「Yeosu Project」
Expo’s Theme and Sub-Theme
Main theme: The Living Ocean and Coast Supporting theme: Diversity of Resources and Sustainable Activities
The theme explores opportunities for nature and humankind, for developed and developing countries and for present and future generations to prosper together by addressing various challenges facing the ocean and coasts
Sub-themes
Sustainable marine environment Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea will present a wide range of promising technologies for preserving and utilizing the ocean and coasts, including ideal sustainable development models of coastal areas.
Wise utilization of the ocean (including industrial uses) Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea will showcase cutting-edge technologies for developing the vast resources of the ocean and coasts in an eco-friendly and efficient manner.
Marine culture and history Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea will also highlight the marine-related challenges which need to be met in the future, while at the same time seeking methods for optimal marine development.
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