2012 Yeosu World Expo Korea (Korean: 2012 여수세계박람회; English: EXPO 2012 YEOSU KOREA) is the next Expo after the Shanghai Expo, held from May 12 to August 12, 2012, with the theme of "Vitality The theme of YEOSU KOREA is "Vibrant Oceans and Coasts: Resource Diversity and Sustainable Development", with three sub-themes - "Coastal Development and Protection", "Creative Marine Cultural Events" and "New Resource Technologies". "and "New Resource Technologies".