Why Did the ‘Metaverse’ Themed Smart Training for Employees in Jongno-gu Gain Popularity?

Completed Employee Capacity Building Training on the Theme "Another World, Metaverse"... Customized Digital Capacity Building Programs for Employees, Children, and Seniors by Generation

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jongno-gu (District Mayor Kim Young-jong) introduced a smart capacity-building education program last month under the theme "Another World, Metaverse," receiving positive responses.

'Metaverse' is a compound word combining 'Meta,' meaning virtual, and 'Universe,' meaning the real world. The metaverse, referring to a three-dimensional virtual world, has established itself as a new communication method in the non-face-to-face society caused by COVID-19.

This education, attended by setting up one's own avatar in a virtual space, not only increased immersion by arousing more interest than previous non-face-to-face education but also provided an opportunity to apply the new platform of the metaverse to administrative work.

It is also meaningful in that it strengthened employees' expertise and practical capabilities and proactively responded to the rapidly changing digital environment.

Along with this, Jongno-gu has continuously worked to create a smart city to improve residents' quality of life and enhance urban competitiveness.

Earlier, through an organizational restructuring effective January 1 this year, the 'Smart City Division' was newly established, and the Seoul Metropolitan Government Jongno-gu Smart City Creation and Operation Ordinance was enacted.

In addition to the education for employees, customized digital capacity-building programs for each generation, including children and the elderly, are being operated, and various projects are underway to improve residents' quality of life using information and communication and artificial intelligence technologies.

District Mayor Kim Young-jong said, "Starting with this education, we aim to strengthen employee capabilities and enhance understanding of smart cities. We will promote various policies to create a sustainable smart city Jongno in step with the rapidly changing era."

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