LG Uplus partners with university to create a metaverse campus

SEOUL — Aimed at young students familiar with off-site activities, South Korean mobile operator LG Uplus will build a virtual university campus where students can take classes and receive career advice. Students can enjoy various events such as entrance ceremonies, festivals, and games in the world of the metaverse.

Cheongju University in Cheongju, about 112 kilometers (69 miles) south of Seoul, has partnered with LG Uplus (LGU+) to break the boundary between virtual and offline learning environments through the metaverse campus called ” Meta-Life”. Using avatars, residents can also visit the metaverse campus, which will open in February 2023. Students can learn English in a special area based on major…