World’s first city to launch Virtual Space service

“Metaverse Seoul” is a public virtual space platform developed by the Seoul city government and this is also the first city in the world to deploy this type of service.

The service deployment plan “Metaverse Seoul” has 3 phases including introduction and promotion (2022), expansion (2023 – 2024) and implementation (2025 – 2026) with the goal of building a platform to handle all city ​​management services. The service can be easily downloaded from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

According to the Seoul city government, the first phase of the “Metaverse Seoul” service is deployed in five areas, including economy, education, tax, administration and information exchange. Through these 5 services, the city of Seoul is expected to realize the core values ​​of freedom, companionship and connection.

On the “Metaverse Seoul” platform, users can read e-books released by the Seoul city government and view policy information promoted by the city government through promotional videos on the side wall. outside the Seoul Library in the Jung district.

The platform also offers seasonal “mini games” such as cherry blossom picking in spring, pool ball games in summer, firefly catching in the fall and Winter wish game. Besides, the Seoul Mayor’s office space will also be recreated according to reality. Here, residents can suggest ideas and receive feedback on city policies.

Through the “Metaverse Seoul”, users can also apply for 7 types of administrative documents, including a copy of their ID card or an online chat room on civil issues and youth counseling. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said that in order to ensure information security, users can only check records through the “Seoul Wallet” application developed on the basis of Blockchain technology. Seoul residents can also be provided with tax-related consulting services such as pre-calculation of auto tax, property tax, and income tax through the Metaverse Seoul platform. In addition, the platform will provide private consultation rooms for each person and a meeting room with an attendance size of up to 100 people. Anyone can chat, call, share documents with others.

Metaverse Seoul also provides chat interpretation services to facilitate communication with foreigners. At the business support center, companies can have high-quality remote consultation sessions with management, startup, law or human resources professionals through chat, voice messaging, video and sharing. screen. With the aforementioned platform, users can also travel to the 10 most famous tourist attractions of Seoul city in the metaverse world regardless of time and space barriers including Blue House, Lotte Tower, Namsan Seoul Tower, Deoksu Palace, Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Ancient Village, Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Seoul Forest Park, Han River night view.