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S. Korea to use cutting-edge ICT systems in PyeongChang Olympics

Xinhua, May 13, 2016 Adjust font size:

The South Korean government on Friday said it is gearing up to showcase a set of cutting-edge information, communication and technology (ICT) systems to support the successful hosting of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics.

Automatic translation services, based on artificial intelligence, will be offered in seven languages, including English, Chinese and French, in real time for athletes and visitors to the event to be held in the Gangwon Province town, according to the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning.

It was giving the results of the 7th meeting of the ICT strategy committee chaired by Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn.

The panel approved what the government calls the K-ICT Strategy 2016.

Under the plan, major sports, such as ski jumping and snowboarding, will be filmed by 360-degree virtual-reality (VR) cameras and broadcast live on related headsets in addition to ultra high-definition (UHD) broadcasts.

The ministry will provide 5G mobile communication and Internet of Things (IoT) services as well.

As part of broader efforts to boost cybersecurity in South Korea, it has decided to push for training 7,000 highly skilled workers in the field over the next five years. Endit