An Jung-geun and Yu Gwan-sun, Preserved in Blurry Photos, Recreated in Video

Application of SKT's AI Image Restoration Technology Supernova
ChatGPT-Equipped Media Robot Responds to Visitor Questions

The images of independence activists such as Ahn Jung-geun and Yu Gwan-sun, which until now existed only as blurry photos, have been newly recreated as three-dimensional and vivid videos through AI (artificial intelligence) technology. On the 10th, SK Telecom announced, "In collaboration with the Independence Hall, we are unveiling immersive content that allows people to experience the past, present, and future significance of the independence movement using AI and ICT technologies, timed for Liberation Day." On the 11th, three types of immersive content will be officially unveiled at the Independence Hall: ▲ video media art of independence activists recreated using SKT’s AI image restoration technology ‘Supernova’ ▲ history of the independence movement explained by an AI media robot ▲ immersive exhibition experience realized through web AR technology.

Enjoy the Restored Images of Independence Activists Using AI Technologies like ‘Supernova’

First, at the 3.1 Cultural Square inside the Independence Hall, visitors can view video works restored and produced using AI technology on a four-sided LED cube media art installation measuring 3.2m wide by 3.2m tall and 4m high. Damaged black-and-white photos depicting independence activists were restored to high resolution using SKT’s AI image restoration technology (Supernova) and advanced ICT technology, then converted into color images. Media reenactment technology was applied to produce vivid video content. Additionally, lip-sync technology was applied to create natural mouth movements matching the voices of voice actors who recorded the activists’ speeches, upgrading the content to be more immersive.

Talk with AI Media Robots and Experience the Independence Movement

At the Independence Hall’s experience center, an AI media robot explains the history of the independence movement in an easy and engaging way through real-time conversations and videos with visitors, and also guides them through experience programs. The AI media robot is equipped with ChatGPT functionality, enabling it to find optimal answers in the cloud that fit the context of questions without the need for separate dialogue algorithms or training, providing explanations to visitors. Visitors can also enjoy AR augmented reality experiences simply by scanning QR codes on the floor of the experience zone around the Independence Hall’s symbolic sculpture ‘Indomitable Korean’ or on X banners. Furthermore, in November, content will be introduced where visitors can select one of the 12 zodiac animal sculptures placed at the base of the Independence Hall’s Tower of the Nation, which have been turned into characters, and enjoy stories of independence heroes within augmented reality.

Kim Kyung-deok, head of SKT Enterprise CIC, said, “The collaboration between the Independence Hall’s content and SKT’s AI technology is creating an innovative experiential environment that can showcase the value of the independence movement,” adding, “We will do our best to provide innovative opportunities in the exhibition field where people can vividly experience the history of the independence movement and to enhance its value.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.