Public virtual studio opens in Mungyeong

Bird's-eye view of the Mungyeong Virtual Studio / CJ Olive Networks

The Ministry of Science and ICT said Friday a public virtual studio for virtual reality content creation has begun operations in the central city of Mungyeong.

The Mungyeong Virtual Studio is equipped with massive light-emitting diode walls and in-camera visual effects (VFX) technology, allowing for real-time production of final broadcast content with VFX applied instantly during filming, according to the ministry.

The facility is part of a 15 billion-won ($10.8 million) project jointly funded by the central government and the municipal government of Mungyeong, located some 180 kilometers south of Seoul.

With the new studio, Mungyeong now has a production environment that supports year-round filming, complementing its well-known outdoor historical drama sets.

The city is famous as a filming location for popular historical dramas, including Netflix's zombie action thriller "Kingdom."