Honors

I placed third in a competition for Korean Culture and Korean History artwork created by generative AI such as images, music, and videos.

Growing up in Jeju, I believed Jeju dialects reflect the personality of the island and embody the historical characteristics since its creation 500 years ago. However, as younger generations do not use the dialects, I believe it is critical to preserve these dialects and prevent their disappearance. To solve this problem, I researched the importance of Jeju Korean Dialects and previous attempts to protect this language. During the research process, I discovered little can be done to protect and maintain the life of endangered languages. Despite this, I decided to utilize generative AI to create a promotional video, emphasizing the importance of Jeju dialects.

To go about this, I created the video’s lyrics using ChatGPT – a large language model – and Suno to generate the music. Then, I completed the video’s visuals with Canvas AI image and video generator. During this process, I made sure to research the types of generative AI and their usage to ensure the video would achieve my vision. Through this process, I developed my knowledge of prompt engineering and the inner workings of generative AI.

My video consisted of 6 dialects from every part of Korea, using the dialects to promote each region’s food, landmarks, and important artifacts. Despite numerous struggles – such as Canva’s limited work count and ChatGPT’s lacking information on traditional artifacts – I used my prompt engineering skills and determination to create the exact image I desired to solve this issue. While I enjoyed video editing, this experience taught me the limitations of generative AI and how this technology will shape our future.

In addition to this video, I wrote an 8-page proposal, sharing my creation and emphasizing its recognition when it came to preserving Korean dialects. Overall, this experience not only taught me how to effectively use generative AI but also pushed me to realize my power in preserving Korea’s history and culture.