South Korean mother given VR reunion with deceased daughter

SEOUL (Reuters) – Wearing virtual reality goggles, Jang Ji-sung burst into tears as her 7-year-old daughter, Na-yeon, emerged from behind piles of wood in a neighbourhood park, her playground until she died from blood-related diseases three years ago. “I really missed you.”The tearful reunion, aired last week in a documentary by South Korean broadcaster MBC, was made possible by virtual reality (VR) technology which embodied Na-yeon in a digital avatar modelled upon a child actor using photos and memories from her mother. The documentary, entitled “Meeting You”, struck a chord with many South Koreans while highlighting the growing scope of the new technology beyond gaming. For Jang, her last wish was to tell Na-yeon she loved her and has never forgotten her. “It’s heartbreaking that her time has stopped at the age of 7,” Jang said, with a faint smile.

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