Science & Technology · 5 Intermediate · September 4, 2026

Robots Come to Theme Parks in South Korea

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Vocabulary

humanoid /ˈhjuːmənɔɪd/ adjective

shaped like or resembling a human

The humanoid robot had two arms and two legs like a person.

facility /fəˈsɪləti/ noun

a building or place that provides a service

The sports facility has a gym, pool, and tennis courts.

attraction /əˈtrækʃən/ noun

something interesting that draws people to a place

The roller coaster is the main attraction at the amusement park.

perform /pərˈfɔːrm/ verb

to do or act something for an audience

The dancers will perform three shows every evening.

complex /ˈkɑːmpleks/ adjective

difficult to understand or do; complicated

The robot needs complex programming to dance correctly.

traditionally /trəˈdɪʃənəli/ adverb

in the way things have always been done

Traditionally, actors wore masks in Greek theater.

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A new theme park in South Korea has opened with robots as the main attraction. Galaxy Robot Park is a large facility that covers about 16,500 square meters. This space is filled with different robot shows and activities for visitors to enjoy.

What Can Visitors See?

The park features humanoid robots that can dance and perform. These robots move to popular K-pop music, which is music from Korea. Visitors watch the robots dance on stage in exciting shows. The robots have human-like bodies and can move their arms and legs in interesting ways.

Why Use Robots?

Theme parks traditionally use people in costumes for entertainment. Robots offer something new and different. They can perform many times every day without getting tired. Robots can also do complex movements that would be difficult for humans to repeat constantly.

The Future of Entertainment

Galaxy Robot Park is an example of how technology is changing entertainment. Other theme parks around the world are watching this new idea with interest. Robots could become more common in parks and show venues in the coming years. Technology companies are working to make robots more realistic and entertaining.

Is This the Next Big Thing?

Some people think robot entertainment is exciting and fun. Others wonder if people prefer seeing human performers. Theme parks may use both robots and human performers in the future. Either way, Galaxy Robot Park shows us one possible direction for entertainment.

Discussion Questions

Would you want to visit a theme park with robot performers? Why or why not?
What is more entertaining: watching robots dance or watching human dancers? What are the good points of each?
What other types of robots could be useful in theme parks or entertainment venues?
Do you think robots will replace human workers in entertainment in the future? Is this a good or bad thing?
Galaxy Robot Park uses K-pop music for the robot shows. What kind of music would you like robots to dance to?

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