'박물관-미술관, 이제 온라인으로 본다'...코로나19가 불러온 문화생활 관람 방식의 변화<br /><br />South Korea's national museums and libraries have been shut down since Februrary 25th... in efforts to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.<br />That doesn't mean there are absolutely no way to enjoy exhibitions and displays.<br />Museums and libraries are taking their art pieces online so that the public can enjoy them at home as they stay away from public places.<br />Kan Hyeong-woo reports.<br />The coronavirus outbreak has changed the way people can enjoy exhibitions in South Korea.<br />"The National Museum of Korea, here in central Seoul,... and twenty three other museums and libraries managed by the Culture Ministry have closed their doors since late February."<br />Instead, they have taken their exhibitions and artwork online.<br />"Even though the museum has been closed, we have uploaded past exhibitions on the museum's website in the form of virtual reality content and videos for those who can't visit.<br />Viewers can click on the play button and let the VR technology take them through the entire exhibition.<br />They can press pause to get a closer look at each item by zooming in and out.<br />With the shutdown period being extended for two more weeks until April 19th,...the National Museum of Korea plans to develop more online content.<br />The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art has taken a slightly different approach, making use of its YouTube channel.<br />Under the theme 'museum from home',... a curator guides viewers through a special exhibition on Modern and Contemporary Korean Writing.<br />The 90-minute clip was streamed live on March 30th... and has over 18-thousand views so far.<br />Although there are no visitors at the moment, museums across the country have installed new exhibitions and are preparing to bring in more special showings.<br />If the COVID-19 hiatus continues to drag on,... the public just might get their first glimpse of the new exhibitions online.<br />Kan Hyeong-woo, Arirang News.<br />
