The challenge of Sejong Techno Park, a hub of regional science culture and creativity
Sejong Techno Park is playing a leading role in revitalizing local science culture and strengthening creative capabilities. The ‘Regional Science Culture Capacity Strengthening Project’, which is being promoted with the support of the Ministry of Science and ICT, the Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Creativity, and Sejong Special Self-Governing City, provides local residents with an opportunity to experience the intersection of science and technology and produce creative results.
In particular, the core program of this project, **’Our Neighborhood Science Club’**, has become an activity that encompasses various classes of the local community, allowing them to experience scientific culture and cultivate creative capabilities. In the program, in which about 800 people including college students, office workers, and artists participated, about 30 pieces of digital content were produced using generative AI and metaverse technology, and creative activities based on cutting-edge technology were actively carried out.
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AI movie ‘Water Lily’, the fruit of regional scientific and cultural achievements
One of the representative achievements of ‘Our Neighborhood Science Club’ is the AI film **’Water Lily’** produced by director Sohwi Soo of AIMZ Media. This work is a case that shows the fusion of creativity and technology by combining generative AI technology and storytelling, and was selected as an invitation to the Changwon International Film Festival, drawing attention.
Director Sohwi Soo emphasized the positive impact the program had on local creators, saying, “Thanks to the Sejong Techno Park’s science and culture capacity building project, we were able to produce high-quality content using generative AI technology.” This work proved the potential of original content combining AI and art, and has become a representative example of the development of local science and culture.
The potential of a regionally driven science culture
Sejong Techno Park does not simply provide a place to experience technology, but also provides a platform for local residents to proactively form and develop a scientific culture. Director Yang Hyeon-bong explained the value of the project, saying, “The scientific culture capacity building project presents citizens with new possibilities in science and technology and leads to creative activities utilizing this.”
In the future, Sejong Techno Park plans to continuously expand programs that allow residents and creators to utilize cutting-edge technologies in a more practical way. Through this, it aims to create an environment where science and technology-based creations and culture can take deep root in the local community.
Towards sustainable development of regional scientific culture
Sejong Techno Park is taking the lead in enhancing the creative capacity of the local community by activating local science culture. Such efforts are expected to create new forms of achievements that combine cutting-edge technology and culture, and serve as a bridgehead connecting the region and the world.
In the future, Sejong Techno Park plans to attract participation from various classes and present diverse programs so that local residents can experience creative achievements through science and technology. Through this, it is expected that local science culture will go beyond simple experience and become a driving force for creative and sustainable development.
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