"Breathing Life into Modern and Contemporary Literature"... National Library of Korea Opens Immersive Experience Space 'Path of Knowledge'

[Asia Economy Reporter Seo Mideum] The National Library of Korea opened the immersive content experience space "Jisik-ui Gil" (Path of Knowledge) on the 14th and will open it to visitors from the 15th.

"Jisik-ui Gil" consists of the "Writer's Note" and the "Smart Lounge." While the "Immersive Library," opened in 2021, focused on immersive content based on ancient texts, "Jisik-ui Gil" is designed as a new experience centered on modern and contemporary literature and the latest books.

A panoramic view of the path of knowledge.

First, the "Writer's Note" corner combines modern and contemporary Korean literature with digital technology to recreate the background or themes of works in real spaces. Through interactive technology, it offers experiential content that allows visitors to feel the original work's emotions once again. Four timeless Korean literary works beloved by readers, including Hwang Sun-won’s "Sonagi" and Yun Dong-ju’s poem "Starry Night," have been carefully selected so visitors can experience familiar content in a new way.

The "Smart Lounge" is personalized content that recommends optimized books based on individual preferences and interests when visitors select their favorite season, color, or area of interest on a kiosk. Along with the recommended books, a large screen that changes dynamically according to the selections provides visitors with a unique visual experience.

Content of the Immersive Library on Basement Level 3 of the National Library of Korea Digital Library.

The "Immersive Library," which has become a landmark of the library, will also be enhanced and newly renovated as "Immersive Library 2.0." Digital books have been produced for Jeong Yak-jeon’s "Jasan Eobo," Korea’s first fish encyclopedia from the late Joseon Dynasty, and "Chungung Ganghakdo," depicting the Crown Prince’s entrance ceremony to Sungkyunkwan. Additionally, an interactive map using "Yeojido" allows visitors to enjoy a wider variety of immersive content that showcases Korea’s past and present.

Seo Hye-ran, director of the National Library of Korea, stated, “We will strive to develop specialized immersive content and services utilizing various library materials so that more citizens can enjoy cultural and artistic content at the National Library of Korea in a friendly manner.”

The new content of "Jisik-ui Gil" and "Immersive Library" will be open to the public from the 15th. Visitors can view "Jisik-ui Gil" by making a reservation in advance on the National Library of Korea’s website. Detailed viewing information is available on the library’s website.

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