Naver's Flying View 3D service on Naver Map / Courtesy of Naver
Naver, Korea’s dominant search engine and web portal, is expanding its push to blur the line between physical and digital space, transforming all of Seoul into an interactive three-dimensional landscape that users can explore from the sky with a swipe of their fingers.
Naver said Friday that its Naver Map platform has expanded coverage of its “Flying View 3D” service across the entire capital, allowing users to virtually navigate Seoul’s landmarks, neighborhoods and natural scenery in high-resolution 3D imagery.
The feature combines aerial perspectives with detailed digital twin technology developed by Naver Labs, offering what the company describes as a more immersive way to explore real-world locations.
Users can access the service by selecting image markers placed on major Seoul destinations within the Naver Map app, including 63 Square in Yeouido, Jamsil Sports Complex and the National Assembly building.
Naver first launched Flying View 3D in October with coverage focused on 10 major tourist destinations across Korea, including Cheomseongdae in Gyeongju, Coex in southern Seoul, Songdo Central Park in Incheon, Jeonju Hanok Village and BEXCO in Busan.
The company said the service gained traction among both foreign tourists visiting Korea and domestic travelers planning trips. During last year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit period, Flying View 3D usage rose more than 2.2 times above average levels recorded after its launch.
The expanded Seoul coverage was built using “S-Map” data produced through a collaboration between Naver Labs and the Seoul Metropolitan Government. The project uses the company’s ALIKE digital twin platform along with drone-captured high-resolution aerial imagery.
Naver said it plans to further expand Flying View 3D coverage to additional destinations, including Seongsan Ilchulbong in Jeju, Wolmido in Incheon and the Yeosu Expo area.
“Naver Map is delivering new spatial experiences by connecting reality and digital space as closely as possible,” it said.
Source: Korea Times News
