You can take a sneak preview of Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea, which kicks off on May 12, through a cutting-edge 3D video map. The Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs and the Organizing Committee for Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea announced that they would offer a virtual reality service through the ministry’s spatial information open platform “V World” (www.vworld.kr), allowing viewers to interact with the simulated Expo site starting May 4. Visitors to Yeosu Expo’s web portal (www.expo2012.kr) can take a look around the Expo site and gather information about pavilions, lodging facilities and major tourist attractions through V World’s 3D virtual reality. This virtual reality service utilizes Korea’s state-of-the-art spatial and information technology to allow anyone with access to the Internet to view the actual Expo site in 3D by computer from anywhere in the world, making it possible for 7 billion visitors around the globe from Africa to the Antarctic to enjoy Yeosu Expo in the comfort of their homes. The Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs and the Organizing Committee will continue their joint efforts to improve and update the service features and contents until the final day of the Expo, so that the 3D virtual reality service continues to support visitors and promote the global event.