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Reconstructing memory through adaptive heritage: a comparative analysis of Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung in UNESCO discourse
A comparative analysis of Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung Palaces reveals that Gyeongbokgung, despite its exclusion from UNESCO World Heritage recognition due to reconstruction, embodies adaptive heritage principles by reflecting Korea’s postcolonial transformations and evolving national identity. The study challenges conventional heritage frameworks rooted in the Authorized Heritage Discourse (AHD), emphasizing symbolic reappropriation and historical rupture. Using a case analysis and text mining of over 90,000 news articles, the research highlights Gyeongbokgung’s cultural and interpretive potential as adaptive heritage, advocating for more inclusive and context-sensitive approaches to World Heritage evaluation in East Asia.
An Inference of Plot Design Method Applied to Pavilions in the Rear Garden of Changdeokgung Palace as World Cultural Heritage
Researchers have inferred a conventional plot design method used by Joseon Dynasty engineers for pavilions in the Rear Garden of Changdeokgung Palace. The study suggests that these engineers employed a geometrical approach using non-gauged rulers or strings to determine the position of pavilion pillars, likely without numeric scale bars or protractors. By analyzing actual measurement plot design layouts and overlaying basic figures like circles and lines, the team reconstructed the sequential processes of this method, which was validated against the complex structure of Buyongjeong Pavilion. This finding provides a new understanding of traditional Korean garden pavilion design techniques from the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910), offering insights into historical architectural practices without relying on original design documents.
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