# The AR of Monkey House — When ghosts speak history

> Augmented reality historical archive of a South Korean medical prison. (iPhone/iPad app by Gina Kim.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ar-of-monkey-house/id1617175514 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gina Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617175401)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 110 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-04-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ar-of-monkey-house/id1617175514/reviews.md

## What is The AR of Monkey House?

THE AUGMENTED REALITY OF MONKEY HOUSE is an augmented reality project that visually archives the "Monkey House," a medical prison that was established to isolate and treat US military comfort women with STDs in South Korea. 

Using a photogrammetry scan of the medical prison, the project archives and preserves the history of the building nicknamed "Monkey House." The AR experience aims to bring viewers to the immersive environment of the medical prison while bringing forward the unknown history of US-South Korea relations. It is an immersive media project that interweaves elements of experimental documentary while actively incorporating a new medium to utilize new technology for social justice. 

THE AUGMENTED REALITY OF MONKEY HOUSE is created to accompany TEARLESS, a 360 3D immersive VR project on the same topic. TEARLESS premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in 2021 and won the Best Immersive Work at the Geneva International Film Festival. The film has screened at national museums and galleries in 14 countries followed by critical acclaim and extensive media coverage, including The Los Angeles Times and XR Must in France.

Both TEARLESS and THE AUGMENTED REALITY OF MONKEY HOUSE are internationally co-produced between South Korea and the US. THE AUGMENTED REALITY OF MONKEY HOUSE is produced at the Transnational Storytelling Lab at UCLA, sponsored by Transdisciplinary Seed Grant UCLA, Center for the Study of Women UCLA as well as Venta VR, a leading VR production company in Korea. 

To use the app, enable your camera and point it at the QR code found on the distributed postcards. A 3D rendering of the medical prison will appear on your screen with accompanying sound. Headphones are recommended for the best audio experience.

More information can be found at: https://www.ginakimfilms.com/#/tearless-2021/

## Key features

- Augmented reality experience
- Photogrammetry scan of historical site
- Immersive 3D environment
- Accompanying soundscape
- QR code activation


## Frequently asked questions about The AR of Monkey House

### How does The AR of Monkey House work?

To use The AR of Monkey House, enable your camera and point it at a QR code found on distributed postcards. A 3D rendering of the medical prison will appear on your screen with accompanying sound.

### What historical context does The AR of Monkey House provide?

The AR of Monkey House visually archives the "Monkey House," a medical prison established to isolate and treat US military comfort women with STDs in South Korea, bringing forward unknown history of US-South Korea relations.

### Is The AR of Monkey House related to any other projects?

Yes, The AR of Monkey House was created to accompany TEARLESS, a 360 3D immersive VR project on the same topic, which premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in 2021.

### What devices is The AR of Monkey House compatible with?

The AR of Monkey House is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, as indicated by its supported devices.

### What is the age rating for The AR of Monkey House?

The AR of Monkey House has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a broad audience.

### When was The AR of Monkey House last updated?

The AR of Monkey House was last updated on October 9, 2023, with version 2.1.

### Does The AR of Monkey House have ads?

No, The AR of Monkey House does not contain advertisements, as indicated by its 'hasAds' flag being false.

### What is the user rating for The AR of Monkey House?

The AR of Monkey House has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars based on 1 user rating.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.1 — 2023-10-09

Changed splash page

### 2.0 — 2023-10-06

Changed the target image of the AR. Changed the splash page

### 1.0 — 2022-04-21

No release notes.

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