South Korea embraces the proto-metaverse
South Koreas will be immersed in the metaverse sooner than later, as industries and public services begin rolling out virtual avatars and applications across the country.
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South Koreas will be immersed in the metaverse sooner than later, as industries and public services begin rolling out virtual avatars and applications across the country.
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