Reproducing and Utilizing the Value of Gongju’s Modern Cultural Heritage using ICT Technology

Gongju, widely known as the second capital of Baekje, boasts a variety of cultural heritages, not only from the Baekje period but also from more recent times. Among these, Modern History Street holds considerable value due to its historical significance and the stories it contains. Recently, there has been a growing interest in reproducing and preserving cultural heritage using ICT (Information and Communication Technology). This paper explores ways to reproduce and utilize Gongju's modern cultural heritage using ICT technology. The ‘ICT Realistic Content Development Project,’ conducted as a special contest by the Cultural Heritage Administration in 2021 and 2022, has helped people understand and appreciate Gongju’s modern cultural heritage through various technologies such as AR (augmented reality) and the metaverse. Digital heritage, appropriately combined with reality, can effectively promote the value and influence of cultural heritage to the public. In the process of connecting the past and the present, digital heritage can play a key role in ensuring the sustainability and accessibility of cultural heritage.