A Study on Story-Based Smart Contents for Tourists in Historical Sites - Focus on Animation, ‘Suwon Hwaseong Fortress-Construction’

A study on the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress reveals that story-based, interactive smart content—such as animations—can significantly enhance tourists' experiential value and learning outcomes at historical sites. The research found that users with a strong interest in history tend to evaluate such educational and entertaining (edutainment) content more positively, showing higher intent for reuse. This suggests potential for these digital tools to deepen engagement and knowledge retention during visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Hwaseong Fortress. The approach involved developing linear and interactive animations that blend storytelling with historical narratives, focusing on the construction processes and engineering techniques used in the fortress's creation under King Jeongjo of Joseon. User evaluations indicated a positive correlation between historical interest and content satisfaction, highlighting the effectiveness of edutainment strategies in educational tourism.

Jang, Y. B., Lee, Y., Oh, G., & Suk, H. J. (2016). A Study on Story-Based Smart Contents for Tourists in Historical Sites - Focus on Animation, ‘Suwon Hwaseong Fortress-Construction’. Contents Plus, 14(4), 43–56. https://doi.org/10.14728/kcp.2016.14.04.043