Sangmyung University Shines in Times Square, New York... AI-Created "Memorial Video for Patriotic Martyrs"

Global Project Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Liberation
Chungnam University Students Take Part in International Initiative

The "Memorial Video for the Patriotic Martyrs," in which students from the AR·VR Media Design Department at Sangmyung University participated in production, lit up the electronic billboards of Times Square in New York, capturing the attention of people around the world.

This work, created using generative AI and immersive media technology, commemorates the noble sacrifices of the patriotic martyrs by portraying the stories of independence activists Yu Gwansun and Yu Useok, and also introduced the cultural heritage of Chungnam Province to a global audience.

According to Sangmyung University on September 12, this project was part of the "2025 Regional Specialized Content Development Support Project" organized by Chungnam Province and the Chungnam Content Agency. Students and graduates from local universities, including Sangmyung University, Namseoul University, Baekseok University, Sunmoon University, and Hoseo University, participated in the project as interns.

A total of nine students from Sangmyung University took part in the video production, and among them, four were selected to join the training group visiting Times Square in person.

Sangmyung University students played key roles in producing "Liberation Made Together," which covers the sacrifices of Yu Gwansun and other independence activists, and "Brilliance," which highlights the nature and cultural heritage of Magoksa Temple. They also contributed to the company-led project "Four Seasons," which depicts the Baekje cultural heritage of Chungnam Province throughout the four seasons.

Im Jieun, a fourth-year student, stated, "Watching the video being broadcast live in Times Square gave me the confidence to pursue growth as a media art designer."

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