Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Establishes 'Sangsang Nurimteo' Immersive Content Experience Centers for People with Disabilities in Four Locations Nationwide

Usage of the Sangsang Nurimteo.

[Asia Economy Reporter Donghyun Choi] The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on the 30th that it will open the ‘Sangsang Nurimteo’ by utilizing spaces within special education facilities for the disabled under the jurisdiction of city and provincial education offices nationwide, allowing culturally vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities to indirectly experience education, play, tourism, and more.

The Ministry plans to expand opportunities for people with disabilities to experience and enjoy various cultural contents beyond the constraints of time and place through immersive technology by supporting the establishment of ‘Sangsang Nurimteo’.

Starting with the Gyeongnam Special Education Center on the 31st, followed by the Chungbuk Special Education Center (April 5), Gwangju Special Education Support Center (scheduled), and Hwaseong and Osan Special Education Support Centers (scheduled), immersive technology-based content will be available sequentially.

At Sangsang Nurimteo, a total of 29 types and 47 pieces of private and public content will be introduced, divided into four categories: immersive video, interactive screens, augmented reality (AR) content, and virtual reality (VR) experiences. Additionally, content tailored to the needs of users and teachers will be provided at each special education facility.

Sangsang Nurimteo content was developed to be easily accessible for people with disabilities through consultations with disability-related organizations and experts. For users who find it difficult to press precise points, the control range was expanded compared to other immersive content, and the difficulty level was adjusted to make it easier to use. Considering the convenience of users in wheelchairs, height-adjustable desks were installed so that experiences can be enjoyed without separate movement. Facilities were also installed to prevent safety accidents during use, focusing on ensuring accessibility and safety for users.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism plans to further expand the establishment of Sangsang Nurimteo so that more people with disabilities can enjoy immersive content, and to develop and introduce mobile services that directly visit people with disabilities across the country, thereby enhancing their cultural enjoyment rights.

A policy official from the Ministry stated, “Sangsang Nurimteo will serve as an opportunity to increase cultural enjoyment for people with disabilities who have been marginalized in terms of content access,” adding, “We will continuously develop new content to establish it as an infrastructure where all citizens can enjoy immersive content.”

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