Seoul and KT’s Innovative Tour Guide System, ‘Gwanghwamun AI Docent,’ to Begin Service on Apr. 17 –

• Scheduled for launch on Apr. 17, ‘Gwanghwamun AI Docent’ delivers stories about Gwanghwamun Square with videos and AI Voice.
• The system features five language options with AI Voice: Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English, and Spanish.
• Open to one hundred participants on a first-come, first-served basis starting Apr. 9 at 2 PM, the opening ceremony will kick off on Apr. 17.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) will launch ‘Gwanghwamun AI Docent’ on Wed, Apr. 17. The new, innovative docent explains the four seasons, history, and characteristics of Gwanghwamun Square with lively videos and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Voice, the city government said.

Specifically, the ‘Gwanghwamun AI Docent’ features content combining short-form videos with AI Voice. By scanning QR codes placed around the square with a smartphone, visitors can access short-form videos explaining the space’s key historical events and nature in AI Voice.

For international tourists visiting the square, the system is also available in multiple languages in AI Voice: Chinese, Japanese, English, and Spanish.

To celebrate the launch of the Gwanghwamun AI Docent service, the SMG will hold a special event at the Gathering Area in front of Sejong Lounge, on Wed, Apr. 17. More information about the service can be found on the official Gwanghwamun Square website (English) (https://gwanghwamun.seoul.go.kr/eng/main.do).

A screenshot of a Gwanghwamun AI Docent video	Gwanghwamun AI Docent signage (draft)
A view of Gwanghwamun AI Docent signage in place	A view of Gwanghwamun AI Docent signage in place