Originally the Korea Pavilion for Yeosu's 2012 World's Fair International Exposition, this museum showcases the latest in Korean maritime technology, such as tidal-wave power generators.
Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea Memorial Hall
Jeollanam-do
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