The South Korean government marked the country’s interest in leading the so-called metaverse world in early 2022, announcing in January a $170 million fund to invest in the idea of ​​virtual reality and its digital technologies.

The funds should set the stage for the country to be among the top five nations in metaverse developments by 2026, and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has said the technology is a national priority. Foreign Minister Park Jin doubled down on that message at the Global Innovation forum in Seoul on December 9, saying the country is destined to be a metaverse powerhouse.

Such proclamations are generating buzz: American filmmaker James Cameron, known for his use of special effects in films, was at the Seoul conference, but others…