The Yeosu Academy of the Law of the Sea is an initiative, as a part of the Yeosu Project that inherited the spirit of the EXPO 2012 Yeosu Korea as well as the Yeosu Declaration, which aims to provide education and training on ocean affairs to developing countries to cope with maritime challenges. The Yeosu Academy offers a two-week program for government officials, researchers, and other professionals in ocean policy, as well as professors or graduate students who are interested in ocean affairs from developing countries. The Academy also intends to establish a close network among professionals and scholars, thus seeking a variety of cooperative methods such as the development of intergovernmental policies. Through this program, participants will be able to learn and understand the modern law of the sea and critical international and regional ocean-related issues.