The South Korean capital on Monday inaugurated the first stage of what it calls ‘Metaverse Seoul’, which it claims is the first public city-backed metaverse platform in the world. The first step seems to focus on improving public services through the virtual platform.

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• Metaverse Seoul, which is a three-part project expected to be complete by 2026, will primarily aim to improve efficiency in public administration services. Citizens can explore and use the virtual platform with avatars, the city said in its press release.

• The Metaverse Seoul app will initially offer services such as citizenship test issuance, tax advice, youth mentoring, and a support center for people with difficulties…