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Minki Sung
About me
Minki, currently a PhD researcher in the School of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape, possesses a research interest in exploring the nuanced roles of heritage and its broader societal impacts. Prior to embarking on his doctoral journey, he served as a MA researcher at Myongji University, where his primary focus was on delving into the intricate aspects of heritage and its significance in society. His academic background includes an MA in International Cultural Heritage Management from Durham University and another MA in museum and archival studies from Myongji University in Seoul. Minki's professional journey has encompassed diverse roles, including administrative and research internships, research assistantships, archivist positions, and public affairs officer roles.
Research Interest
His research focuses on conservation planning, spatial analysis of specific social phenomena, and the study of social capital. Employing a comparative, interdisciplinary, and multimethodological approach, he combines various research methods, including participant observation, in-depth qualitative interviews, archival research, thematic analysis, survey techniques, and statistical modelling. In his quantitative research, he utilises both primary data collected through small and mid-size online surveys and secondary data sourced from high-quality national databases.
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Project Title
Understanding urban heritage sites’ values
Project Description
Drawing on the conceptualisation of power as an ability of resource mobilisation, Minki will analyse this case through the different forms of power exercise based on interviews with essential stakeholders, such as the central, local, and district governments’ heritage officials, government heritage researchers, town community leaders, and heritage academics. Minki aims to answer the research question: For whom and how is heritage mobilised and valued through the lens of power?
Supervisors
Qualifications
BA in History of Myongji University
MA in Cultural Resources & Archives of Myongji University
MA in International Cultural Heritage Management of Durham University (Distinction)
Associate Teaching Fellowship (Advance HE)
Peer-reviewed articles
Sung, M.K. and Ki, J.H. (2024) ‘Role of Heritage and Migrants in Social Capital: The Case of Rural South Korean Villages’, Journal of the Korean Regional Development Association, 36(1), pp. 83-116.
Ki, J.H., Sung, M.K., Kim, T.Y. and Kim, J.H. (2023) ‘A Study on the Spatial Quarantine System for Pig Quarantine and Prevention of Cross-infection: Focusing on Pig Foot-mouth Disease’, Public Policy Review, 37(4), pp. 105-136.
Sung, M.K. (2023) ‘Influence of Cultural Landscapes on Visitors’ Behavior in the Context of COVID-19 Social Distancing Policies: A Case Study of Open Public Spaces Inside Gyeongbok Palace’, Journal of People, Plants, and Environment, 26(4), pp. 403-420.
Sung, M.K. and Brooks, M. (2022) ‘Urban Heritage and its Socioeconomic Impacts in Seoul, South Korea: An Empirical Study Using Residential Environmental Satisfaction and Housing Price as Indicators’, Journal of People, Plants, and Environment, 25(3), pp. 311-328.
Sung, M.K. (2022) ‘Influences of Rural Heritage on Resident Participation in Community Activities: A Case Study of the Villages of Jeoji-ri and Handong-ri on Jeju Island, South Korea’, Journal of People, Plants, and Environment, 25(2), pp. 177-194.
Sung, M.K. and Ki, J.H. (2021) ‘Effects of Educational and Cultural Facilities on Housing Prices in Seoul from an Accessibility Perspective’, Journal of People, Plants, and Environment, 24(5), pp. 529-544.
Sung, M.K. and Ki, J.H. (2021) ‘Influence of Educational and Cultural Facilities on Apartment Prices by Size in Seoul: Do Resident’s Preferred Facilities Influence the Housing Market?’, Housing Studies. 38(5), pp. 814-840.
Ki, J.H., Sung, M.K. and Choi, Choongik. (2019). ‘Impact of Nuclear Tests on Deforestation of North Korea using Google Earth-based Spatial Image’, Journal of People, Plants, and Environment, 22(6), pp. 563–573.
Conference proceedings
Sung, M.K. and Ki, J.H. (2022) ‘Influence of Cultural Heritage on Social Capital from a Perspective of Migrants: A Case study of Rural Villages of South Korea’. 2022 Spring Conference Proceeding. Korean Regional Development Association, pp. 1-30.
Sung, M.K. (2022) ‘Analysis of Domestic and International Cases for Korean Land and Housing Corporation’s Urban Facilities’ Management. 2022 Winter Conference Proceeding. Korean Regional Development Association, pp. 1–29.
Sung, M.K. (2021) ‘A Study on Residents’ Participation through Local Cultural Heritage and Social Capital: Focused on Jeojiri and Handongri, Jeju Island’, 2021 Spring Conference Proceeding. Korean Regional Development Association, pp. 857–871.
Ki, J.H. and Sung, M.K. (2020). ‘Residential Performance Assessment Based on Accessibility to Local Cultural and Educational Facilities: A Study of Impact Factors with Spatial Regression Model’, 2020 Spring Conference Proceeding. Korean Regional Development Association, pp. 3–30.
Research group memberships
Association of Critical Heritage Studies (ACHS)
Society for People, Plants, and Environment (SPPE)
International Council on Monuments and Sites (International ICOMOS)
Korea National Committee of International Council on Monuments and Sites (Korea ICOMOS)
The Korean Regional Development Association (KRDA)
Global Urban Research Unit (GURU)
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