Yongsan-gu Unveils Augmented Reality Content for Noksapyeong Pedestrian Bridge

Namsan·Seoul Tower Background Augmented Reality Content Released After 5 Months of Development... 8 Types of Time-Based, Seasonal, and Thematic Services Launched Since the 25th of Last Month

Yongsan-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Park Hee-young) completed the development of augmented reality content for Noksapyeong Overpass (around Yongsan 2-ga-dong 7-99) starting from May this year and opened it to the public on September 25.

Augmented Reality (AR) is a technology that overlays three-dimensional virtual images onto real images or backgrounds to display them as a single video.

The Noksapyeong Overpass, where the augmented reality content service is provided, is also famous as the ‘Park Saeroyi Overpass’ from the popular drama ‘Itaewon Class.’ It has become a must-visit course in Itaewon, gaining a reputation as a filming spot with a great view of Namsan Seoul Tower. The district added more appeal to Itaewon tourism with augmented reality content.

The augmented reality content consists of a total of eight types: ▲Seasonal content (4 types) ▲Vivid colors (2 types) ▲Dakku (Diary decorating, 2 types).

The seasonal content includes ▲Spring - Cherry Blossoms ▲Summer - Stars and Whales ▲Autumn - Supermoon ▲Winter - Seoul Tower Snow Globe, allowing visitors to take photos with a seasonal feel along with the Namsan background.

The vivid color contents are ▲Fireworks ▲Colorful Balloons. Especially, the fireworks provide a vivid experience as if actual fireworks are being displayed at Namsan when used at night.

The Dakku content includes ▲Itaewon Goddess Statue ▲Itaewon Log, which give photos an effect as if decorated with marker pens.

To run the augmented reality content, scan the information pattern (QR code) on the Namsan filming guide board installed at Noksapyeong Overpass.

A district official said, “Contents suitable for day and night are separately indicated,” and added, “Please be sure to check the safety precautions before enjoying the augmented reality content.”

After scanning, safety precautions can be checked. The four precautions to be aware of are ▲Securing safety around ▲Not extending beyond the overpass ▲If there is a long wait, take only one shot at a time ▲Do not obstruct pedestrians.

Park Hee-young, Mayor of Yongsan-gu, stated, “There are more things to enjoy that suit the young atmosphere of Itaewon,” and added, “We will continue to introduce various policies for the revitalization of Itaewon.”

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