Swiss Pavilion at the Expo 2012 in Yeosu

The World Expo with the theme 'The Living Ocean and Coast' will be held from 12 May to 12 August 2012 in the South Korean coastal city of Yeosu.

The exposition site is situated in an old harbour basin in Yeosu. The Expo 2012 fits in well with South Korea's efforts to increase its international profile in the area of sustainability with the organisers expecting around 8 million visitors, of whom 500,000 will come from abroad.

The Swiss presence in South Korea will be take the form of a Swiss Pavilion on the theme 'The Source'. Visitors to the Swiss Pavilion at the World Expo 2012 can look forward to an entertaining voyage of discovery with interactive and informative elements on the theme of water. The Swiss presence will focus on interdependence, offer food for thought and show solutions for a better, healthier and more sustainable future.