The Seoul Metropolitan Government has unveiled its metaverse project for residents to explore after months of preparation. The city’s mayor, Oh Se-hoon, announced the launch at a press conference on January 16, saying the virtual world will serve as a “communication place for citizens.”

The virtual world dubbed “Metaverse Seoul” follows a successful beta test that ran through most of 2022. Metaverse Seoul will offer city residents the chance to learn about the South Korean capital, visit tourist attractions, and have access to official city documents. said the mayor.

Other features of the state-run virtual world include a book library, a fintech lab, a corporate support center and an Avatar virtual counseling room of youth mentors. The mayor’s…