2013 순천만국제정원박람회● Title and Duration? Title - Korean : 2013 순천만국제정원박람회- English : International Garden Exposition Suncheon Bay Korea 2013? Duration : Apr. 20th ~ Oct. 20th 2013● Location and Area? Location : Around Suncheon Bay in Dosa-dong, Suncheon City, Jeonam Province? Area : 564,000㎡(Including around 1,112,000㎡)? Accessibility - Road : Seoul-Suncheon (4hrs), Busan-Suncheon (2hrs),Gwangju-Suncheon (50min)- Rail : Seoul-Suncheon (4½ hrs)- Speed Rail (KTX) : Seoul-Suncheon (2½ hrs)- Air : Gimpo Airport-Yeosu Airport-Exhibition Center(80mins),Muan International Airport-Exhibition Center(1hr 50mins)? Panoramic View of the Exhibition Area● About Suncheon? The Ecological Capital of Korea: The Dongcheon River, known for its clear water, divides the new and old city and emptying itself into Suncheon Bay. Experience this Bay as one of the world's top 5 coastal wetlands and one of a kind in Korea.? Fulfilling A Lifestyle Desi? A Green-Growth Hub Offering Economic Prosperity To All Citizens? An Eco-Friendly, Lifelong Learning Hub? A Tourist And Culture City Where Tradition And Eco-Development Embraces A Brand New Future● What is Garden Expo?? Introduction of Garden Exposition- Expo and Its MeaningsExpo, an abbreviation of exposition, refers to exhibitions or trade fairs. It is commonly called 'international expo' in Korea.In general, an expo focuses on exhibiting products made by thelatest advanced technologies and their innovative value and quality rather than their sales.Expo provides visitors with opportunities to experience contemporary as well as future trends.● What is Eco Belt?Eco Belt is the word to refer to the entire exposition and also the purpose to design beautiful and futuristic dreams for Sunncheon Bay.We call the entire exposition including all the places Suncheon Bay ECO BELT.Suncheon Bay Eco Belt prevent Suncheon city to become a beautiful natural wet land to work as a buffer zone to protect Suncheon Bay, one of the world five inshore wet land. It also prevent flood from the city by making a reservoir.We are making ECO BELT alive for the gift by the nature, Suncheon Bay.● Vision & Goals? Vision : Showcase the Bright Future of Suncheon? Globalism : Relish Local Identity as well as Global Facilities? Ecology : Propose a Model for Low Carbon Green Growth? Goals- Development projects on both sides of Dongcheon Stream? Establishment of a park on the east of Dongcheon Stream : functions as a washland during the flood season? Expo facilities to be developed equally on both sides of Dongcheon Stream- Balanced development of areas on both sides of Dongcheon Stream between 2010 and 2013? East of Dongcheon Stream : Botanic Garden, Suncheon Bay International Wetlands Center, and a washland? West of Dongcheon Stream : World Gardens and Ecology Village (environment-friendly houses)? Development of tourism resources related to Suncheon Bay (restoration of waterway and a personal rapid transit system)● Welcoming SpeechKorea's ecological Capital, Suncheon, is going to host an International Garden Expo. This expo will carry the recognition of AIPH and will be a first for Korea.The Expo will be held over a period of 6 months (April to October 2013). It will take place around the Suncheon Bay area, and a space of 152 hectare is set aside for its development.● Preview of the EXPOThe Scenery of the World: A, B, C, DBreathing Greens: E, F, G, HThe Nature and Fairytale: IThe Hope of Wet Land: J