{
  "id": 6101501,
  "title": "AI meets history at Gyeongju's landmark World Heritage Industry Expo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/ai-meets-history-at-gyeongjus-landmark-world-heritage-industry-expo",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-07T05:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20260907/ai-meets-history-at-gyeongjus-landmark-world-heritage-industry-expo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom, is hosting the 2026 World Heritage Industry Expo, blending historical preservation with modern technology. This ten-year anniversary event is the largest to date, gathering 133 companies, research institutions, and organizations. The expo showcases advanced restoration technology, digital archive tools, consumer products, and interactive public installations. A significant focus of the program is the integration of artificial intelligence and extended reality, which are transforming historical reconstruction, digital storytelling, and global outreach. The expo opens on Friday at 2 p.m., where Suwen Wang, a special speaker, will be present. This milestone event demonstrates South Korea's effort to merge historical conservation with high-tech industries, turning heritage preservation into an innovative economic engine.",
  "summary": "Ancient history meets cutting-edge innovation this week as Gyeongju, the former capital of the Silla Kingdom (57 B.C.–935 A.D.), transforms into a testing ground for the future of cultural preservation. The 2026 World Heritage Industry Expo opens its doors Thursday, offering a glimpse into how artificial intelligence, extended reality and immersive media can revitalize the nation’s heritage…",
  "key_points": [
    "Gyeongju hosts 2026 World Heritage Industry Expo",
    "Expo showcases AI, XR in historical preservation",
    "Event marks 10th anniversary, features 133 exhibitors"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The expo marks a shift in heritage preservation, using AI and modern tech to drive economic growth and global engagement, and positioning South Korea as a leader in blending conservation with innovation.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "AI meets history at Gyeongju's landmark World Heritage Industry Expo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/ai-meets-history-at-gyeongjus-landmark-world-heritage-industry-expo-6103150",
        "published": "2026-09-07T05:47:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}