An augmented-reality reconstruction of a royal banquet ceremony from an 1848 Joseon Dynasty court record is displayed via tablet PCs at Changgyeong Palace in Seoul, Nov. 7, 2024. Korea Times file
For the next month, international travelers clearing customs at Incheon International Airport will be greeted not just by the hum of baggage carousels, but by a vivid, high-tech resurrection of Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) royal court ceremonies and shimmering mother-of-pearl lacquerware.
The Korea Heritage Service, alongside the Korea Heritage Agency and the Korea Creative Content Agency, unveiled a groundbreaking digital exhibition on Monday titled “Tech-Driven Heritage: Great Heritage Evolving Through New Technology and Content.” Staged at the airport’s K-Culture Museum, the 30-day showcase leverages cutting-edge media art to transform traditional assets into interactive, modern experiences.
The exhibition's timing intentionally overlaps with the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting scheduled for mid-July. By positioning the showcase inside the airport, cultural officials intend to offer foreign delegates, journalists and tourists an immediate look at Korea’s soft power and its sophisticated synthesis of history and computing.
