| Heritage Management in Korea and Japan Subjects: ART / History / Ancient & Classical.; HISTORY / Asia / Japan.; HISTORY / Asia / Korea.; Cultural property; Cultural property; Imperial tombs, Buddhist architecture, palaces, and art treasures in Korea and Japan have attracted scholars, collectors, and conservators--and millions of tourists. As iconic markers of racial and cultural identity at home and abroad, they are embraced as tangible sources of immense national pride and popular "must-see" destinations. Hyung Il Pai is professor of East Asian languages and cultural studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is the author of Constructing Korean Origins. |