“Korean Strategies:

The D.N.A, Metaverse and NFT”

KAIST ITTP (ITP-620 Course)

Tumennast Erdenebold (Ph.D)

Assistant Professor,
AI and Big Data Department,
Woosong University

10 Nov 2022
Table of Contents

1. Emerging Technologies
Brief Intro 2. Korean Policies

Data Policy & Strategy

Big data, Cloud Computing, Korean New Deal
Blockchain, NFT, Digital twin

Network Ditigal New Deal

D.N.A strategy,
5G, Internet of things (IoT)
“Metaverse Seoul” vision

Artificial Intelligence (AI) 3. Korean Application Cases

NLP, ML, DL, Vision,
Automous Driving, Metaverse
ICT Innovation Cases
Government, Industry
Applications & Concepts

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 NY Times Squire – 1900s

Non-Fungible Token (NFT) - Blockchain based Digital Assets

Image Source: nymag.com 3

NY Times Squire – 1910s

4
Image Source: untappedcities.com
NY Times Squire – 1920s NY Times Squire – 1930s

Image Source: www.walksofnewyork.com/ 5

Non-Fungible Token (NFT) - Blockchain based Digital Assets

Image Source: delicious.com 6

Computing paradigms
Disruptive Computing Paradigms: Mainframe, PC, Internet, Social-Mobile,
Connected World.

AI/
Bigdata/
Cloud/
5G/
+
Metaverse/
2020s
NFT/
(This…
time..)

2020s

Image Source: Expanded from O’Reilly Radar (by Mark Sigal)

Emerging Strategic Trends 2022

Source: Expanded from O’Reilly Radar (by Mark Sigal)

What is Data?

Data are the raw facts and figures, and may be devoid of context or intent.
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Source: analytics-vidhya
Data Science in various fields

Image source: https://ict.up.ac.th

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DIKW Pyramid

Image source: favpng.com

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What is BI?

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Image source: uniserveit.com
Internet Minute

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Source: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/from-amazon-to-zoom-what-happens-in-an-internet-minute-in-2021/
Bigdata types

Image Source: Select Hub

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Big Data Sizes

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Source: https://towardsdatascience.com/
Characteristics of BigData

Image Source: https://towardsdatascience.com 17

Benefits of BigData

Image Source: https://www.techtarget.com

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Cloud computing

❑ Using cloud computing, companies or individuals can contract to store data on

storage devices somewhere on the Internet.

Image Source: [17] 19

Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Same?

Crypto-
currency Blockchain
Technology

Source [13]
Different Networks

Source [15]
Centralized vs Decentralized

Source [16]
Ledger

A ledger is a book (note) containing accounts in which the classified and

summarized information from the journals is posted as debits and credits.

Source [19, 20]

Blockchain

Source: Pwc, https://www.digitalpulse.pwc.com.au/pwc-blockchain-infographic/

Photo source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSCHw1X-cq4

Source [14]
Blockchain

Source [18]
 Blockchain

Notebook =
Blockchain

Page
Laminate Page =
Content/Record =
Hashing Block
Data <transaction
data>

Page Number
Order 1,2,3.. =
Hash #, Previous
block Hash #
address
Page# = Block#

Source [18] Source: https://www.livehoppy.com/laminated-baby-book-page-ideas-fun-cute/

Blockchain

Source: Pwc, https://www.digitalpulse.pwc.com.au/pwc-blockchain-infographic/

Source [17]
Non-Fungible Token (NFT) - Blockchain based Digital Assets

• “Everydays — The
First 5000 Days”
collection

• online auction for

$69.3 million

• a JPG file made by

Mike Winkelmann

Source: Nytimes (11 March 2021) 28

Digital Twin: Physical + Cyber environments

Source: www.tributech.io 29
Global Digital Insight

Image Source: We are Scoail, Hoostsuite 31

Network (Internet users)

Source: www.broadbandsearch.net 32
A World Map of Undersea Internet Cables (backbone network)

Imange Source: [9] 33

Mobile Network (5G)

Source: Nytimes (11 March 2021) 34

Mobile Network (5G)

Source: OpenSignal 35
What is IoT?

*Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of internet-connected

devices collect and exchange data, without human involvement.

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Overview Map: IoT in Various Industries

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IoT in Autonomous Vehicle

Source: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007%2F978-3-030-18963-1_2 38
Future IoT: Combination with Digital Twin (AR/VR/MR)

Source: 3ds.com 39
What Is Artificial Intelligence?

Grand vision
• Computer hardware
and software systems
that are as “smart” as
humans

Realistic vision
Systems (Software):
Data inputs,
Process
Outputs

*Perform complex tasks, difficult

or impossible for humans to
perform.
Image source: www.fujitsu.com
Evolution of AI

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMn7WYTw2iI Duration: 3 min

AI Landscape

Source: https://medium.com/@BdourEbrahim/what-is-deep-learning-ae73b0553f5a
How a Neural Network Works

Source: Management Information Systems Managing the Digital Firm, 16th 2020 Edition Kenneth C. Laudon, Jane P. Laudon.
A Deep Learning Network

Source: Management Information Systems Managing the Digital Firm, 16th 2020 Edition Kenneth C. Laudon, Jane P. Laudon.
Computer vision: Face Recognition

❑ Face recognition on 330 million faces at 400 images per second

Source: https://towardsdatascience.com/face-recognition-on-330-million-images-at-400-images-per-second-b85e594eab66
NLP

Source: https://towardsdatascience.com/face-recognition-on-330-million-images-at-400-images-per-second-b85e594eab66
AI Examples: CT scan & Radiology

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMn7WYTw2iI Duration: 3:18 min

AI: Autonomous System

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAQeL8eflT0 Duration: 1:27 min

AI: +Robotics

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCXm5cgG0UA Duration: 4:54 min

AI ML, DL applications today

Source: https://medium.com/@BdourEbrahim/what-is-deep-learning-ae73b0553f5a
Metaverse – Virtual World, Immersive experience

Seoul will be the first city government to join the

metaverse

Source: https://www.zee5.com 52
2. Korean Policies
Policy and Strategy for ICT Innovation

“The Korean New Deal will set the

foundation for Korea’s next 100 years.”

Initiative: Former President Moon Jae-in

(14 July 2020).

Source: Ministry of Economy and Finance

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Korean New Deal Overview (1/2)

Source: Ministry of Economy and Finance

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Korean New Deal Overview (2/2)

Source: Ministry of Economy and Finance

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2. Korean Policies

Ditigal New Deal

D.N.A strategy,
“Metaverse Seoul” vision
Digital New Deal Policy

~ nearly 50 billion USD

Source: Ministry of Economy and Finance 58

Korean D.N.A Strategy in 2021

Source: Ministry of Economy and Finance

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Korean D.N.A Strategy: Data Dam

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Source: https://digital.go.kr/
 Korean D.N.A Strategy: Network 5G

Korean 5G Network Operators: SK Telecom, Korea Telecom, LG U+

Strategy: Expansion of 5G network up to 2025
Source: pickool.net 61
Korean D.N.A Strategy: Network 6G?

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Source: https://www.6gworld.com/6gsymposium/
Korean D.N.A Strategy: Artificial Intelligence

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Source: https://digital.go.kr/
D.N.A - Artificial Intelligence (2/8)

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Source: https://digital.go.kr/
D.N.A - Artificial Intelligence (4/8)

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Source: https://digital.go.kr/
D.N.A - Artificial Intelligence (6/8)

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Source: https://digital.go.kr/
D.N.A - Artificial Intelligence (8/8)

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Source: https://digital.go.kr/
Seoul Metropolitan City – “Metaverse Seoul” Vision

Vision & Tasks

Seoul’s New World
Implementation of “Metaverse Seoul”

Business Ecosystem
• Invest Seoul Customized Open Communication
• Seoul Pin Technology • Metaverse 120 center
• Digital Content Production Platform Economy Communication • Metaverse Seoul Citizen Platform
• Metaverse Campus Town • Market room

Metaverse Learning Support

• Seoul-Run Meta-Class XR-Powered Urban Innovation
• Seoul Adolescent Dream Center Education City • XR Realistic City
• Seoul Citizen University Metaverse • Intelligent City Management
Campus

On-Tech Culture Marketing New Concept of Virtual Administration

• Metaverse Seoul-Tourism Cultural • Metaverse Integrated Conference Service
Administration
• Participatory Festival Platform Tourism • Metaverse Smart Work
• Metaverse Exhibition-Viewing • Metaverse Bigdata Service
Service
Metaverse
Promotion Infrastructure
Metaverse Seoul Platform
Metaverse Establishment
Guideline
2021.10..31
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Source: https://www.seoul.go.kr/news/news_report.do?tr_code=rsite#view/349872
Seoul Metropolitan City – “Metaverse Seoul” Vision

Roadmap
Phase 3 -
Settlement
Phase 2 -
Expansion
• XR Real City (Smart Real Class
Phase 1 Town)
-Introduction • XR-based intelligent city
• Invest Seoul (Foreign management (infrastructure
Investment Support) management, city
Pilot • Fintech Lab • Citizen Metaverse
• Metaverse 120 center government)
Playground (Citizen Ecosystem
(Answer & Counselling • Metaverse Smart Work (Office
(Digital Fintech Support)
Center, etc.) construction)
Hub) • Metaverse 120
• Trial Service • Metaverse Seoul Tour • Metaverse 120 center (Public
• Metaverse center (Exchange
(city hall lobby, (DeokSuGung Palace, Contract, Village labor Service,
Campus and Promotion of
etc.) Jongmyo Ceremony, Tax account, etc.)
• Seoul Metaclass startups)
• Gyeongbok XR etc.) • Metaverse Seoul Tour (Hanok
• Youth Dream • Metaverse Seoul
(Around • Metaverse Festivals Village, N Tower, etc.)
Center Tour
GeunJeongJon) • Metaverse Exhibition • Metaverse Exhibition and
• (Mentoring • Metaverse
• Virtual Event and Tourism (Urban Viewing (Art museum,
Counselling Conferences
Architecture, etc.) exhibitions, etc.)
Room) • (Meeting events)

Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) will invest 3.9 billion-won ($3.3 million US) to create the
metaverse platform.

Source: https://www.seoul.go.kr/news/news_report.do?tr_code=rsite#view/349872
https://smartcitiesconnect.org/seoul-will-invest-in-metaverse-communications-platform-for-city-services/ 69
3. Korean Application Cases
AI + Blockchain Pilot cases during Covid-19

- Jeju Island: 15 million visitors,

- 5000 businesses Blockchain-based
tracing app successful
Source: Reuters.com (1 April 2021)

Source: Financial Post (15 Jan 2021)

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Metaverse – Seoul Metropolitan Government: Public Services

Seoul will be the first city government to join the

metaverse

Source: https://www.zee5.com 72
Metaverse – Virtual Exhibitions – Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

Source: https://english.seoul.go.kr 73
Metaverse – Seoul City – Virtual Tourism

Source: https://www.upi.com 74
Digital Twin/VR – Seoul City – Galaxity (example)

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Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwbsSR8iONg
Metaverse – Entertainment, NFTs

Virtual K-Pop artist, Seoul Stars: Yuna NFTs (Source:

Nftevent.com)

Naver’s Zepeto – K-pop BlackPink (Source: www.kedglobal.com)

Hyundai Makes Sonata Metaverse Venture
(Source: www.koreatechtoday.com/)

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 Metaverse – SK Telecom gears up for global launch

ifland in 80 countries - Start from Deutsche Telekom, to Europe & America

Sources: https://amp-kedglobal-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.kedglobal.com/newsAmp/ked202209050013
https://www.kedglobal.com/metaverse/newsView/ked202207010010 77
Concept: Hyundai x CES2022, Autonomous Driving, Personal mobility concept

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz50vsvmFRc 78
Concept: Hyundai x CES2022, Future delivery, M.Vision 2GO
Concept

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXTWuzqe8Oc&t=143s 79
Concept: Hyundai x CES2022, Expanding to New Realities with
Metamobility Concept

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUcfPxr0X_E 80
Concept: Hyundai Concept, Robotics, Digital Twin, VR, Smart Factory,
IoT, Metaverse (Physical + Cyber)

Source: Happy Euro Anime 81

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Q & A?

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