Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, Operates Nation's First 'Healing VR Experience Zone' Among Local Governments

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] A space where Gwangju citizens can refresh their body and mind in virtual reality has been established.

Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Kim Samho) announced on the 24th that it will operate a 'Healing VR (Virtual Reality) Experience Zone' on the first floor civil service office of the district office, the first of its kind among local governments nationwide.

The VR Experience Zone was created to help citizens who are physically and mentally exhausted to refresh their body and mind through virtual reality.

It operates every Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and is open to everyone.

The 'Nature Treks VR' used in the VR Experience Zone is psychological therapy and emotional stabilization content developed in the UK.

The experience consists of a total of 12 themed screens, including creating trees and creatures against natural backgrounds or strolling through nature to enjoy the scenery.

The 12 themes include Oasis, Waterfall, Ocean, Prairie, Sunset, Autumn, and Jurassic.

Residents who participated in the demonstration on this day relaxed while enjoying the nature unfolding in virtual reality with calm music in the background, and experienced rest by creating their desired scenery themselves.

Kim Samho, Mayor of Gwangsan-gu, said, "I hope citizens exhausted by COVID-19 can refresh their mind and body and feel happiness in this virtual reality psychological healing space," and added, "We will continue to apply more diverse content to this experience zone and develop it into a popular destination for citizens."

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