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Pacific Islands Monthly, 1 September 1993Vol. 63, No. 9

Taejon’s science town

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Taejon with the establishment of Taedok Science Town as well as other research centres and technology-led industries, is emerging as the science and technology capital of Korea. Thus the location is pertinent to the overall concept of Taejon EXPO ’93 the emphasis on science and technology to meet the challenge of achieving balanced, intelligent development. The basic site plan has been designed with the Themes of Taejon EXPO ’93 in mind. In other words, the facilities are meant to support the overall concepts of EXPO ’93. f n ci ™“ an t d techn o'°gy will be presented h, PYp‘ Ur Z S u surrounds mental policies. Maximum efforts will be tv . o K • win uc made so that the Exp ° sue can provide riemifi h*. nec^ ssar y J°. r Active .cientific and tecnological displays yet “n^ron'm™"" 1 effeCt ° n the SUrrOUndmg The site is divided into two parts, the International Exhibition Area and the

Permanent Exhibition Area, plus various auxiliary sites such as administration facilities, entertainment facilities and parking lots. The Permanent Exhibition Area will be divided into four worlds: The Man and Communications World, the Exploration World, the Future Technology World and the Environment and Resources World. The site will be equipped with most modern infrastruc ture and technology available and will provide maximum comfort and con venience to both EXPO participants and visitors. xhe , of pav ilions available are Modular Pavilions which consist of

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’ > T • . i p ments; and Individual Corporation Pav ilions which are pavilions designed, built and paid for by non official participants , EXPO ’93 will be e 9 ui PP ed with the latest information management systems to provide a con venient, safe and festive atmosphere for visitors. □