Yongsan-gu Introduces AI Conversational Features to 'Real-Time Smart Map'

Expansion of New Content Including Stamp Tour and Sports Facility Reservations

Yongsan-gu, Seoul, announced on March 26, 2026, that it will introduce a new large language model (LLM)-based conversational service to the 'Yongsan Real-Time Smart Map,' which was established in 2024, and expand new map-based content.

Yongsan real-time smart map screen. Provided by Yongsan District Office.

The Yongsan Real-Time Smart Map is a service that provides data such as foot traffic updated every five minutes, facility location information, and tourism details on a map. The district plans to enhance the service this year by adding artificial intelligence (AI)-powered conversational features, allowing users to intuitively retrieve information through natural language queries. For example, if a user enters "Compare the population of the Itaewon Tourist Special Zone on March 26, 2024, with the population on the same day this year," they can instantly view relevant information such as the lowest and highest population density time slots.

New content will also be continuously added. The district plans to implement features such as a mobile certification travel program for tourist attractions (stamp tour), a smart management system for shared assets, and support for reserving sports facilities in the area, all within the smart map service.

The district stated that this initiative goes beyond simply adding new functions and aims to strengthen data-driven administration. It also plans to make timely, customized information available to the public, such as the real-time population density at each polling station during election periods.

Park Hee-young, Mayor of Yongsan-gu, said, "By introducing AI-based features, we will make it easier and faster for users to access the information they need, thereby increasing the efficiency and usefulness of administrative work. We will also thoroughly review security and stability going forward, and gradually expand the range of services available."

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