Gwangju Seo-gu to Operate 'VR Experience Booth' Until the 23rd

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho] Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Kim I-gang) announced on the 21st that it will operate a 'VR Tour of Seo-gu' experience booth for residents visiting the district office until the 23rd.

At the experience booth set up on the first floor of the district office, visitors can directly experience the eight scenic spots of Seo-gu, including Pungam Lake, Geumdang Mountain, and Mangwijung Pavilion, through VR devices or watch a three-dimensional screen produced on three TVs.

To this end, since August, Seo-gu has been working with a company to produce VR (virtual reality) content by touring the eight scenic spots of Seo-gu, and the content has also been uploaded online for anytime access.

In particular, the content includes works such as 'Sunset of Seochang Field' and 'Lotus Blooming at Jeonpyeong Lake,' which were planned, filmed, and edited directly by residents who participated in the VR education conducted by Seo-gu as part of lifelong education, attracting attention.

Next year, in cooperation with local welfare centers, Seo-gu plans to operate a 'Visiting VR Experience Classroom' to provide VR content experiences for elderly and disabled people who have difficulty visiting in person.

Seo-gu plans to expand the VR-related education program, which has been conducted since 2020, to nurture 'VR Creators' and promote projects that link graduates to jobs.

A Seo-gu official said, "Although many have heard the term VR, opportunities to experience it are rare," and added, "We hope Seo-gu residents will have the chance to directly experience the Fourth Industrial Revolution era."

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho baekok@asiae.co.kr

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