Through this pilot operation, the hyper-realistic metaverse will feature virtual spaces of real-life places, such as Seoul City Hall and Seoul Plaza as well as indoor event halls and more, for use in major events, forums, and education in the future.

Notably, metaverse users can visit SIT by entering Seoul Plaza and passing through an underground passage where there are spaces for virtual meetings, seminars, press conferences, etc.

The city is utilizing the metaverse to reflect relevant contents of its economic policy for fostering emerging industries pursuant to the comprehensive plan to rise as a global beauty industry hub, and is promoting the digital transformation of the beauty and fashion industries.

Moreover, the SMG’s 3D S-MAP will be directly linked with the metaverse in real time according to theme, such as economy and culture, for VR expansion. The city will continue to provide immersive services so that citizens can experience incredible content, such as replicating the historic Yukjo Geori (Street of Six Ministries).

Seoul plans to take full advantage of the public metaverse space for citizens to enjoy through a closed-loop system of content creation that enhances the economy, society and culture with private-public partnerships ranging from digital heritage to personal content.

The hyper-realistic metaverse platform can be downloaded and accessed online via the SIT website (sit.re.kr) starting Mon, May 2.