• Journal of the Korean School Mathematics Society
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• v.25 no.4
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• pp.397-422
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• 2022

The purpose of this study was to explore the possibilities of using the Metaverse in mathematics education. The use of the Metaverse started for commercial purposes, and now its use is expanding to all areas, including education. For this study, the researcher analyzed preceding studies related to the Metaverse and the domestic Metaverse platforms for mathematics education in Korea. As a result of the study, the use of Metaverse for mathematics education is still in its beginning stage, and most of the content is limited to mathematical games. However, there are a lot of opportunities and possibilities for mathematics education with Metaverse, and we need to develop the Metaverse platforms specialized for mathematics education with high-quality mathematics content. The researcher suggested to build infrastructure and operate a national level educational Metaverse platform, develop math-specific Metaverse platforms and mathematical content based on field-tested research on the use of the Metaverse platforms. The researcher also emphasized the necessity of teacher education programs for teachers to strengthen the utilization capacity of the Metaverse for mathematics education.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Computer Information Conference
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• 2022.07a
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• pp.217-218
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• 2022

본 논문에서는 코로나19 팬더믹(pandemic)으로 최근 3년가 비대면 강의가 대부분 이루어졌고, 자연스럽게 비대면 교수법 또한 여러 가지 형태로 시도되어졌다. 게더타운(Gather Town)이라는 온라인 화상회의 공간을 2D게임화 시켜서 세계적인 인기에 힘입어 본교 학생 500명 가까이 활용해 보았고, 이후 국내에서 3D기반의 매타버스 플랫폼 디토랜드(DITO LAND)를 개발하여 본교 학생 300여명의 학생들을 대상으로 실시하여 2D, 3D 기반의 장단점을 파악하게 되었다. 이를 바탕으로 추후 어떠한 방향으로 메타버스 콘텐츠를 활용한 교수법이 더 효과가 있을 것인지 예측하고, 메타버스 콘텐츠 개발자들에게 조금이라도 도움을 주고자 한다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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• 2022.10a
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• pp.427-429
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• 2022

Recently, metaverse technology is being used in various service industries such as games, entertainment, manufacturing, distribution, advertising, and education. Studies on the correlation between the continuous use of devices used in metaverse content are still insufficient. In order to be more immersed in the metaverse, it is necessary to develop a natural movement and an easy-to-use input device. Based on flow, this study was conducted on the topic of continuous use of metaverse contents and devices. The constituent factors of Flow, an independent variable, were set as sense of reality, immersion, and interaction. We intend to use the data of 500 male and female metaverse users for research through a survey institution. Among the flow factors that increase the continuous use of metaverse contents and devices, the factors that have the greatest influence were studied. Through the results of this study, it is intended to help establish the direction of the next-generation metaverse content and device industry.

• Broadcasting and Media Magazine
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• v.27 no.4
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• pp.79-90
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• 2022

'스마트 기술(smart tech)'과 '도시화(urbanization)'라는 두 메가트렌드(megatrends)를 융합해 탄생한 스마트시티(smart city)가 전 세계적인 화두다. 스마트시티의 성장 가운데서 핵심적인 요소가 바로 '도시의 다양한 요소가 미디어(媒體, media)의 기능을 하는 커뮤니케이션이 중심이 된 도시'라는 점이다. 특히 메타버스 기술이 스마트시티에 접목되고 있음에 주목해야 한다. '초월'이라는 의미의 '메타(meta)'와 우주를 뜻하는 '유니버스(universe)'의 합성어인 메타버스(Metaverse)는 1992년 닐 스티븐슨(Neal Stephenson)의 소설 《스노우 크래쉬》에서 유래한 개념이라고 알려져 있다[1]. 메타버스는 정의하는 연구자에 따라서 크게 다르지만 흔히 '가상의 것(virtual thing)'으로 한정하는 경향이 있다. 하지만 최근에는 메타버스가 정치·경제·사회·문화 전반적 측면에서 오프라인의 현실과 온라인의 비현실 모두 공존할 수 있는 생활형·게임형 가상 융합 세계라는 의미로 보다 광의적으로 사용되고 있다. 최근 스마트시티의 변화를 보면 도시 운영이 고도로 지능화되고 다양한 콘텐츠가 증강되면서 <<도시 공간에서의 온라인과 오프라인의 경계 구분>>을 파괴하고 있음을 발견할 수 있다. 우리는 과거와 다름없이 물리적 도시 공간을 걷고 있지만 이제는 지형지물과 연결된 공간정보를 스마트폰으로 확인하고 또 도심의 디지털 사이니지(digital signage)를 통해 실시간 공공 및 상업 정보에 항시적으로 접하고 있다. 도시의 지향점으로 간주되는 스마트시티는 이제 일종의 '도시민 생활 플랫폼'으로 메타버스 기술과 융합 콘텐츠를 통해 도시민의 생활을 촘촘하게 연결한다. 본고에서는 '스마트시티가 메타버스 미디어 공간으로 기능하는 현상'을 '테코레이션(Tecoration: Technology + Decoration: 디지털 미디어 기술을 통한 도시 공간구축)'이라고 명명하려고 한다. 본고는 '메타버스 미디어 공간으로서 스마트시티 그리고 디지털 사이니지 테코레이션'을 주제로 '디지털 사이니지가 만들어 가는 스마트시티의 소통'과 관련된 주요 이슈를 다루려고 한다.

• Journal of Convergence for Information Technology
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• v.11 no.10
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• pp.1-9
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• 2021

Although interest in the metaverse increases due to the pandemic, the understanding of the metaverse interest factor, which is an essential element for the sustainability of any metaverse platform, is lacking. This study aims to reveal the interest factors of metaverse services by analyzing user community discourse. We collected user community discourses from and applied LDA to extract topics. Further, we categorize the factors into growth and verifiable indicators, various levels of interaction, self-expression and freedom, and connection with the real world. The content planning direction of the game-based metaverse of utilization was derived. This study is meaningful in that it analyzes the interest factors of the metaverse based on the empirical evidence of user discourse data.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture
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• v.51 no.4
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• pp.16-30
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• 2023

As the concept of metaverse has received great attention, interest in metaverse related to landscape architecture is also increasing. The aim of this research is to understand the potential and tasks of applying metaverse in the field of landscape architecture by analyzing the user experience of a metaverse platform. The object of the research is Meta-Everland built in the Roblox platform, which has the most users among landscape architectural metaverses in Korea. NPS of 30 users who have been to Everalnd was investigated after using Meta-Everland with interviews. NPS before the metaverse experience was -16 and NPS after the experience was -24. This result means that the promotion level was lowered after the experience of the metaverse. There were three causes of lowered NPS: lack of users, low-quality graphics and interface, and lack of content. The factor of lack of users was the result of the other two problems. The factor of low technical quality is hard to be improved in a short period of time. Therefore, the main task to improve the metaverse is developing better metaverse content related to landscape architecture. It is more appropriate to develop metaverse-specific content rather than improve reality issues. Applying AR and VR devices, enhancing communication function, and developing potential as a simulation device are needed to be considered.

• Review of Korea Contents Association
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• v.19 no.1
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• pp.13-17
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• 2021

Currently, the metaverse is rapidly emerging in a situa tion where human encounters are decreasing as non-fa ce-to-face status continues due to COVID-19. In this ar ticle, we explore the metaverse world that expresses th e real world and look at how we should live in the futur e.In addition, we analyze the technological status of Na ver Z's zepeto, the most popular metaverse service platf orm in Korea, and the Roblox service, which is used by 70% of elementary school students abroad. This confir ms the impact and appearance of the metaverse on our future.

• Electronics and Telecommunications Trends
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• v.38 no.2
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• pp.75-84
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• 2023

Metaverse is expected to bring many innovations to society, culture, and economy by providing realistic services in various fields while suppressing time and space constraints. However, unclear definitions owing to the high diversity of the metaverse add to the confusion of the ecosystem participants. The current metaverse service has many voices of concern owing to technical limitations and lack of a clear profit model. Nevertheless, given its high growth potential driven by the digital transformation, a solid and long-term technology development strategy seems to be necessary. Accordingly, we analyze development cases centering on the major metaverse service shapes presented in the Metaverse New Industry Leading Strategy announced by the Ministry of Science and ICT in January 2022. In addition, we study the characteristics and core technologies of each metaverse service for its realization and discuss future stages of technological development.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Computer Information Conference
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• 2022.07a
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• pp.167-168
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• 2022

코로나 19로 인한 팬데믹 상황과 함께 비대면 서비스인 메타버스와 가상현실이 큰 관심을 받고 있다. 본 논문에서는 메타버스 기반 암벽등반 콘텐츠를 통해 전 세계의 유명한 산악 랜드마크를 탐험할 수 있게 하는데 필요한 기술과 구현한 콘텐츠에 대해 설명한다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Computer Information Conference
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• 2022.07a
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• pp.617-619
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• 2022

코로나 시기를 거치며 사회 전반적으로 메타버스에 대한 관심과 수요가 폭발적으로 증가하였으며, 각 기업, 공공기관 등에서 속속 각각의 플랫폼들이 출시되고 있다. 본 논문에서는 메타버스와 관련된 여러 표준화 동향을 살펴보고 메타버스 전용 프로토콜의 제정 그리고 메타버스의 방향성에 대해 제안한다.