국토부, 시각장애인 공간정보 접근성 대폭 개선

- Production of the first 3D Braille Globe in Korea, Renewal of Braille Maps of South Korea and the World

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (Minister Park Sang-woo) and the National Geographic Information Institute (Director Cho Woo-seok) will provide a 3D Braille globe, Braille maps of South Korea and the world, the Busan Metropolitan City subway routes, and Braille guide maps for seven national parks starting from the 17th of this month, in celebration of the Disabled Persons' Day on April 20.

The features of the maps produced this time are as follows:

The '3D Braille Globe' is the first in Korea to express key information necessary for global geography education, such as world continents, coastal boundaries, the International Date Line, longitude, latitude, the North Pole, and the South Pole, in a three-dimensional manner through 3D modeling. It is designed to allow visually impaired students to intuitively understand the shape of the Earth through touch. It is produced in two forms: a basic educational model (30 cm in diameter) and a large exhibition model (100 cm in diameter).

The 'Braille Maps of South Korea and the World' have been updated by reflecting the latest information on the existing maps created between 2016 and 2017. To enhance accessibility for visually impaired individuals, an information pattern (QR code) that allows listening to the overall map description in audio has been inserted.

Additionally, the 'Braille Guide Map of Busan Metropolitan City Subway Routes,' which was last produced in 24 years ago, has been newly created by adding a transfer station map between lines (Busan Station Line 1-3).

This map is planned to be placed not only in visual impairment-related organizations in the Busan area but also at major subway stations in Busan in collaboration with the Busan Transportation Corporation.

Furthermore, the National Geographic Information Institute has collaborated with the Korea National Park Service to produce 'Braille Guide Maps of National Parks' to help visually impaired individuals utilize spatial information more safely and conveniently in their daily lives.

The maps to be distributed this time have been produced based on on-site surveys and feedback from users and experts for seven national parks including Gyeongju, Bukhansan, Seoraksan, Sobaksan, Chiaksan, Taebaeksan, and Palgongsan. They provide information on the park's location, facilities, hiking trails, difficulty levels, and representative biological resources of each national park.

These maps will be distributed for free at the seven national park visitor centers and are expected to be utilized in various fields such as the National Park Ecological Welfare Service Program.

The '3D Braille Globe,' 'Braille Maps of South Korea and the World,' 'Braille Guide Map of Busan Metropolitan City Subway Routes,' and 'Braille Guide Maps of National Parks' can be downloaded for free by anyone from the National Geographic Information Institute's National Geographic Information Platform (https://map.ngii.go.kr) starting from the 17th and can be utilized.

? Summary:
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the National Geographic Information Institute in Korea are producing 3D Braille globes, updated Braille maps of South Korea and the world, Braille guide maps for national parks, and subway route maps for visually impaired individuals. These maps aim to enhance accessibility and education for the visually impaired community.

?️ 자세한 내용:
한국의 국토교통부와 국토지리정보원은 한국에서 첫 번째 3D 점자 지구본, 한국과 세계의 점자 지도, 부산 지하철 노선도, 그리고 7개 국립공원을 위한 점자 안내지도를 제작하고 있습니다. 이러한 지도들은 시각 장애인들을 위한 접근성과 교육을 향상시키기 위한 것입니다.

❓ Comprehension Questions:
1. What types of information does the 3D Braille Globe aim to express?
3D 점자 지구본은 세계 지리 교육에 필요한 주요 정보를 어떻게 표현하려고 하는가?
2. How have the Braille Maps of South Korea and the World been updated?
한국과 세계의 점자 지도는 어떻게 업데이트되었는가?
3. Where will the Braille Guide Map of Busan Metropolitan City Subway Routes be placed?
부산 광역시 지하철 노선도는 어디에 배치될 예정인가?

? Vocabulary Learning:
1. globe / 지구본 / noun
- a spherical model of the Earth
- 지구의 구 형상을 보여주는 구 모형
- The globe in the classroom helps students visualize the Earth.
- 교실의 지구본은 학생들이 지구를 시각화하는 데 도움이 됩니다.

2. accessibility / 접근성 / noun
- the quality of being easy to reach or use
- 도달하거나 사용하기 쉬운 품질
- The new building has improved accessibility for people with disabilities.
- 새 건물은 장애인들의 접근성을 향상시켰습니다.

3. collaboration / 협력 / noun
- the action of working with someone to produce something
- 무언가를 만들기 위해 누군가와 함께 일하는 행동
- The collaboration between the two companies led to a successful project.
- 두 회사간의 협력이 성공적인 프로젝트로 이끌었습니다.

4. utilize / 활용하다 / verb
- to make practical and effective use of something
- 무언가를 실용적이고 효과적으로 사용하다
- We need to utilize our resources wisely to achieve our goals.
- 우리는 목표를 달성하기 위해 자원을 현명하게 활용해야 합니다.

5. biological / 생물학의 / adjective
- relating to living organisms and their interactions
- 생물과 그들의 상호 작용과 관련된
- The scientist conducted a study on the biological diversity of the area.
- 과학자는 그 지역의 생물 다양성에 대한 연구를 진행했습니다.

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