Tourism Organization Launches Integrated Gyeongju Tourism Service App 'GyeongjuROn'

Smart Tourism City Launch Ceremony Held in Gyeongju on the 13th

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization announced on the 13th that they held the launch ceremony of the Smart Tourism City at the Hwangridan-gil Living Culture Center in Gyeongju and officially started the service of the Gyeongju Smart Tourism City platform, 'GyeongjuROON.'

Gyeongju Tourism Integrated Service App 'GyeongjuROn' Launched
[Photo by Korea Tourism Organization]

GyeongjuROON is an integrated tourism service application for Gyeongju, developed as part of the 2022 Smart Tourism City project. The Korea Tourism Organization and Gyeongju City plan to invest a total budget of 2 billion KRW over the next two years to enhance the services of 'GyeongjuROON.'

GyeongjuROON offers content for tourists planning to visit Gyeongju, including ▲Smart Services (AI-based multilingual audio guides) ▲Smart Convenience (AR store scan) ▲Docent Tours (augmented reality exhibition explanations) ▲Smart Experiences (gamification).

Additionally, by using 'GyeongjuROON,' visitors can conveniently access offline traveler lounges located at major tourist hubs in Gyeongju such as the Hwangridan-gil Living Culture Center, Daereungwon, and Singyeongju Station, which offer services like luggage storage, photo booths, and book cafes.

Lee Jaehwan, Vice President of the Korea Tourism Organization, said, "Through the Smart Tourism City project, visitors can experience a differentiated travel experience where the brilliant historical culture of the thousand-year-old city of Gyeongju unfolds vividly before their eyes. We will work hard to support many tourists visiting Gyeongju to travel conveniently."

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