Seoul’s new metaverse, which represents a virtual civic realm, has now been introduced in its trial phase.
The government authorities of Seoul, specifically the capital city of South Korea, have taken significant strides towards digital innovation. released They have rolled out the beta version of their digital municipal project known as Metaverse Seoul.
Last year marked a pivotal moment when Seoul became the first major city to express its commitment to digitizing municipal services, subsequently investing over $5 million in metaverse technologies meant for citywide digital transformation.
Seoul’s ambitious target is to develop a comprehensive virtual ecosystem that encompasses all aspects of service delivery, including the spheres of culture, economy, education, and tourism, by the year 2026.
This beta phase is designed to test the functionality of Seoul's virtual environment, gathering user feedback to refine the platform and identify any glitches before the anticipated phase one launch set for November. During this trial, participants can navigate Metaverse Seoul using their personalized avatars and explore notable locations such as the city hall and central plaza.
According to Park Jong-Soo, the Director General of Seoul's Smart City Policy Bureau, 'Metaverse is transforming into various formats influenced by advancements in technology and user preferences. It is particularly emerging as a novel paradigm in our post-COVID world.'
In the domain of virtual learning, the Seoul government has introduced an online education platform within the metaverse called Seoul Learn, aimed at providing enhanced educational opportunities for disadvantaged youth. This initiative enables students to engage in virtual meetings with mentors and receive guidance related to their career paths.
One of the practical services available in Metaverse Seoul is the ability to obtain resident registration certificates, which users can conveniently access through a dedicated mobile application.
It's no secret that South Korea is a strong advocate for the metaverse. Just last June, the South Korean government committed a substantial $177 million to foster the development of metaverse-related careers and enterprises.
In the same vein, a blockchain organization provided significant funding to bolster the DeFi and GameFi sectors in South Korea. South Korea further solidifies its position in the metaverse space with a hefty investment of $177 million. Meanwhile, Solana has successfully raised $100 million aimed at fostering Web3 initiatives in South Korea. Solana Labs raised $100 million The UK government is making moves to establish its own NFT, with the ambition to position itself as a global leader in cryptoasset technology.
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