Service covers four languages: English, Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese

Gwanak-gu District Mayor Park Jun-hee. [Gwanak-gu]
Gwanak-gu District Mayor Park Jun-hee. [Gwanak-gu]

Gwanak-gu announced Tuesday that it will begin full operation of an AI-powered multilingual auto-translation service on its main district website and public health center website starting this month.

The service uses AI to translate district government content in real time. Newly posted or updated content will also be immediately available in the user's chosen language.

Visitors can select their preferred language by clicking the "LANGUAGE" box in the upper right corner of the website. The four supported languages are English, Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese.

The translation covers not only text-based content but also banner images at the top and bottom of the website, allowing users to access key district news — including events, support programs and lifestyle information — more easily and quickly in their language of choice.

The district said it hopes the service will reduce barriers to information caused by language differences and make it easier for foreign residents to access administrative information and support programs they need in daily life.

Gwanak-gu has continued to pursue immigrant-friendly policies, including hosting the Gwanak Intercultural Festival last year to promote cultural exchange and coexistence between migrants and local residents.

"We will continue to actively leverage AI technology to build an inclusive Gwanak where all residents, regardless of cultural background, can conveniently access the information they need," Gwanak-gu District Mayor Park Jun-hee said.


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