EXPO Theme. Participation Promotion. Exhibition Plan. Construction of Facilities. Communication and Promotion. Special Regulations

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2 Organizing Committee for Yeosu Expo EXPO Theme Participation Promotion Exhibition Plan Construction of Facilities Transportation & Accommodation Communication and Promotion Special Regulations Yeosu Declaration and Project

Organizing Committee for Yeosu Expo Organizing Committee

Oct. 2010) Function-oriented restructuring of the

In the process of transferring tasks and functions to Yeosu

3 Organizing Committee for Yeosu Expo Organizing Committee reinforced Staff members increased from 205 to 222 (as of Oct. 2010) Function-oriented restructuring of the organization Addition of Cultural and Academic Department In the process of transferring tasks and functions to Yeosu Construction-related personnel to be fully transferred to Yeosu by Nov. 2010

4 EXPO Theme Development and Preservation of the Ocean and Coast New Resources Technology Creative Marine Activities Climate and Environment Marine Life Marine Industry and Technology Marine City & Civilization Marine Arts

5 Participation Promotion Progress to date 67 countries and 3 int l organizations confirmed participation (as of Oct. 15, 2010) Expected to exceed the annual target of 70 countries for the year 2010 Asia Africa Americas Europe Middle East Japan, Kingdom of Thailand, Kingdom of Cambodia, Republic of Vanuatu, Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, People s Republic of China, Solomon Islands, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Republic of Maldives, Mongolia, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of India, Republic of the Fiji Islands, State of Brunei Darussalam, Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Independent State of Samoa Great Socialist People s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Arab Republic of Egypt, Republic of Seychelles, Republic of Côte d Ivoire, People s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Republic of Angola, Republic of Tunisia, Republic of Ghana, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Islamic Republic of Mauritania, United Republic of Tanzania, Republic of Mali, Republic of Senegal, Gabonese Republic, Burkina Faso Republic of Panama, Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Republic of El Salvador, Republic of Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Republic of Peru, Republic of Honduras, Republic of Paraguay, Republic of Nicaragua, Republic of Colombia, Republic of Ecuador Ukraine, Republic of Turkey, Republic of Azerbaijan, Swiss Confederation, Federal Republic of Germany, Kingdom of Spain, Republic of Kazakhstan, Republic of Uzbekistan, Romania, Portuguese Republic, Kingdom of Netherlands, Kingdom of Norway, Republic of Tajikistan, Kingdom of Belgium Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Republic of Yemen, Sultanate of Oman, United Arab Emirates, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, State of Qatar, State of Israel International Organizations 3 Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA)

Exhibition Plan Exhibitions for the Host Country

6 Exhibition Plan Exhibitions for the Host Country s Pavilions Contractor selection finalized Sub-theme Pavilions in Jun Korea Pavilion in Aug Theme Pavilion in Oct Exhibition designs to be completed by Apr Building and mounting of exhibits to be completed by Feb. 2012

Cultural and Arts Programs Cultural and academic workforce reinforced in Jul. 2010 Preparation in progress Basic plan finalized in Jun.

7 Cultural and Arts Programs Cultural and academic workforce reinforced in Jul Preparation in progress Basic plan finalized in Jun programs including daily programs, themed performances, and official events (3,600 events in total) Composition and production of art works, and the contractor selection underway from Aug Priority given to events requiring long-term preparation such as parades, staging foreign performance groups, production of a theme song, etc. Detailed planning for ocean festival, indoor performances, and street shows to be finalized by 1 st half of 2011

Institutional foundation laid for exhibition/presentation of the Expo site Executive Directors appointed for exhibitions and for culture and arts in Jun.

8 Institutional foundation laid for exhibition/presentation of the Expo site Executive Directors appointed for exhibitions and for culture and arts in Jun Responsible for providing advice for planning of the exhibition; facilitating the coordination between the site exhibition and the site operation Maritime and fisheries advisory group formed in Aug to support the ocean-related content development Kick-off meeting held in Sept Headed by the President of KORDI

14, 2010 in Busan, Korea OCBPA exhibition items to be finalized Held on the occasion of the 4 th Int l Symposium (Nov.

9 International Selection Committee for Ocean & Coast Best Practice Area Past ISC Meetings Kick-off Meeting in Nov. 2009, Jeju The 2 nd ISC Meeting in May 2010, Paris The 3 rd ISC Meeting to be held on Nov. 14, 2010 in Busan, Korea OCBPA exhibition items to be finalized Held on the occasion of the 4 th Int l Symposium (Nov , Busan) Promotion for attracting interested participants from Jun. to Sept applications received: 8 in marine science and technology, 10 in marine industry, 4 in marine policy Invitations sent to attract 7 additional best practice cases

at anywhere in the world, offering various interesting programs Recent progress and plans Aug. 2010 Apr.

10 Cyber Expo Providing online visitors with near-to-real view of the Expo site, and experience-oriented services based on advanced information technology Enabling interactive experience using the customized Avatar and 3D graphics Easily accessible at anywhere in the world, offering various interesting programs Recent progress and plans Aug Apr. 2011: Contents design May 2011 Sept. 2011: Development of online exhibition and 3D rendering of the exhibits Oct Dec. 2011: Trial operation and opening

11 Construction of Facilities Core facilities to be completed by the end of 2011 Construction launched for all pavilions as of the end of Oct Oct Dec Sept Dec Aug Nov Aug Nov Jul Dec Mar Feb. 2012

facilities ocean experience park to be designed as a venue for families to relax and

12 The Big-O An ocean space for staging large-scale events, exhibition, and multimedia shows Composed of ocean experience park, floating stage, and night multimedia show facilities ocean experience park to be designed as a venue for families to relax and enjoy first-hand experience of the ocean and coast Construction from Jul to Dec. 2011

Transportation Expansion of infrastructure

(as of Sept. 2010) and completion in Dec.

13 Transportation Expansion of infrastructure on schedule Railway Installation of double-tracks and electric railway for Jeolla line (Iksan-Yeosu) 78% in progress (as of Sept. 2010) and completion in Dec KTX (Highspeed train): 5 hrs 23 min from Seoul reduced to 3 hrs 7 min Roads Construction of highways and bypass to be completed by the end of 2011: Jeonju-Gwangyang in progress (88% as of Sept. 2010) Mokpo-Gwangyang in progress (74% as of Sept. 2010) Bypass to Yeosu in progress (70% as of Sept. 2010)

Airway Plan to upgrade Yeosu Airport as Int l Airport

China Increasing domestic flights between Seoul and Yeosu

terminal within the Expo site Berths accommodating cruise

to 15,000 GT Construction from Aug. 2010 to Nov.

Parking Lots Site selection based on comprehensive review

14 Airway Plan to upgrade Yeosu Airport as Int l Airport during the Expo Launching direct routes to Japan and China Increasing domestic flights between Seoul and Yeosu (currently 18 flights a day) Sea International passenger terminal within the Expo site Berths accommodating cruise vessels of up to 80,000 GT and international liners of up to 15,000 GT Construction from Aug to Nov Introducing direct routes to Japan and China Transit Parking Lots Site selection based on comprehensive review of the candidate sites Site selection and designs in Nov Completion of construction by Mar Operation of shuttle buses between Yeosu Airport / Transit Parking Lots and the Expo site

Accommodation Expo Staff Development of Expo Town to house international and Korean staff 1,442 apartment units (4,766 rooms), within 10-min walking

15 Accommodation Expo Staff Development of Expo Town to house international and Korean staff 1,442 apartment units (4,766 rooms), within 10-min walking distance from the site 480 units for overseas staff Construction from Apr to Mar Early completion of a part (460 units) of the facility by Dec. 2011

Visitors VIP hotel of 280 rooms within the Expo site Construction launched in Jul. 2010 for completion in Feb.

16 Visitors VIP hotel of 280 rooms within the Expo site Construction launched in Jul for completion in Feb Premium hotels and condos (off-site) 5,600 rooms under construction by the private sector (24 construction projects) Alternative accommodation facilities to be secured Integrated tourism info system under development, also offering hotel reservation service To be opened as part of the Expo web portal in Dec. 2010

Communication and Promotion Expo promotion on the occasion of

distributed to VIPs G-20 Summit To be held on Nov.

17 Communication and Promotion Expo promotion on the occasion of G-20 Summit and T-20 Meeting G-20 Tourism Ministers (T-20) Meeting Held on Oct in Buyeo, Korea Promotion booth set up and brochures distributed to VIPs G-20 Summit To be held on Nov , 2010 in Seoul Operation of promotion booth and distribution of promotion materials under consultation with the organizer

18 Promotion and marketing programs to attract visitors Cooperation agreements signed with: Five travel agencies in Jul to attract foreign tourists An int l cruise agency in Jul Installation of outdoor advertisements at major public places in plan for one-year countdown to the Expo s opening (May 2011) Operation of promotion booths and distribution of promotion materials at major international events Tourism-related events in Japan and China JATA World Travel Fair 2010 on Sept , Tokyo Int l Travel Fair 2010 on Nov. 5 8, Taipei China Int l Travel Mart 2010 on Nov , Shanghai Other events Busan International Film Festival on Oct. 7 14, Busan 2010 Formula One Korean Grand Prix on Oct , Yeongam International Korean Day on Oct. 5, World Korean Business Convention on Oct Special promotion events scheduled for the closing of Shanghai Expo Performances for the BIE Day and Chairman Kang s interview with CCTV

19 Commercialization & Cooperation with Business Circles Corporate participation Promotion campaigns to attract potential participants in corporate pavilions Expo briefings conducted for business associations, individual companies, and local governments (Aug. Sept. 2010) Participation guides sent to target companies in early September Chairman to meet with CEOs and senior executives of the target companies Foreign companies to be attracted in cooperation with JETRO (Japan), CCPIT (China), AMCHAM (USA) in Korea Commercialization programs Encouraging participation of sponsoring companies In areas including airline, apparel, beverages, electronics, office supply, ticket business, etc. Official merchandising rights: public tender announced in Sept. and contractor selection in Dec Ticket sale: ticket design and sales agencies to be selected in Nov. 2010

20 Yeosu Declaration & Project Yeosu Declaration To promote global awareness of ocean-related challenges and highlight international cooperation Drafting commissioned to KORDI in May 2010 A team of ocean experts working on the initial draft Initial draft to be prepared by March 2011 Yeosu Project Implementation of pilot projects to address marine challenges facing developing countries Allocation of US$ 10 million from 2009 to 2012 (US$ 2 million for ) First-year project: Contractor selection for 12 programs and signing of contract finalized in Sept Implementation of the project to begin in Oct Second-year project: Plans to be developed by Dec. 2010

Special Regulations of Yeosu Expo Three special regulations reviewed by the Rules Committee in May 2010 Special regulation No. 3 Steering Committee No.

4 Construction and fire prevention No. 8 Insurances No. 9 Commercial activities No. 10 Public Utility Services No.

21 Special Regulations of Yeosu Expo Three special regulations reviewed by the Rules Committee in May 2010 Special regulation No. 3 Steering Committee No. 5 Installation and operation of machinery and equipment No. 6 Accommodation for official participants Five regulations reviewed by the Rules Committee in Oct No. 4 Construction and fire prevention No. 8 Insurances No. 9 Commercial activities No. 10 Public Utility Services No. 13 Admissions Remaining four regulations to be submitted by May 2011 No. 7 Customs clearance and handling of goods No. 11 Protection of patent rights and copyrights No. 12 Privileges and advantages of Commissioners of section and their staff No. 14 Awards

Academic Forums The International Seminar on EXPO 2012 Yeosu

th International Symposium To be held on Nov.

22 Academic Forums The International Seminar on EXPO 2012 Yeosu Korea Held in Jul. 2010, Seoul Theme: Blue Economy, the Vision of EXPO 2012 Yeosu Korea Hosted by the Organizing Committee; Organized by KMI The 4 th International Symposium To be held on Nov.14-17, 2010 / Busan, Korea Co-hosted with World Ocean Forum Theme: Climate Change & Ocean Challenge Towards the Era of the Blue Economy

REPUBLIC OF KOREA. Table 1. FDI flows in the host economy, by geographical origin. (Millions of US dollars)

REPUBLIC OF KOREA. Table 1. FDI flows in the host economy, by geographical origin. (Millions of US dollars) Table 1. FDI flows in the host economy, by geographical origin World 4 130 3 395 4 383 8 980 7 050 4 950 2 629 8 409 7 501 8 117 10 247 11 117 Developed economies 3 123 2 385 2 949 7 185 5 743 3 423-275