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Qualifications
BA & BEd [HKBU], MA [CUHK], PhD [NTU Singapore]
Biography
Dr. Law Lok Yin is an Assistant Professor of Social Sciences and a Research Fellow at the Public and Social Policy Research Centre within the School of Arts and Social Sciences at Hong Kong Metropolitan University. Prior to this, he completed his PhD in Chinese (Humanities) at Nanyang Technological University, following an MA in Comparative and Public History from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and he completed his undergraduate studies at Hong Kong Baptist University.
Dr. Law's research interests span a wide range, from the history of Sino-Korean relations and the cultural history of East Asia, to the intangible heritage of Hong Kong, and the cultural heritage in East Asia. His scholarly work is internationally recognized, with publications in academic journals and publishers in Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Korea, mainland China, Singapore, Taiwan, and the UK.
In addition to his academic endeavors, Dr. Law also engages with the public through media, serving as a guest host for a history talk show and travel program on RTHK 31 TV and RTHK radio.
Research interests
- Culture & History of Hong Kong and China
- East Asian Cultural Interaction
- Critical Heritage Studies
- Sino-Korean Relations (particularly Qing- Chosŏn Relations)
Memberships
- Member, Intangible Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee, HKSAR Government
- Committee Member, Qing History Society (Singapore)
- Former Guest Host, RTHK 31 Talk Show: History Night(五夜講場：歷史係咁話) & History on the Go: Korea (韓國乾坤四維遊)
- Former Guest Host, RTHK Radio 5 Real Hong Kong (認真香港)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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再現嶺南: 香港非物質文化遺產的地域文化
Translated title of the contribution :Representing Lingnan: Regional Culture in Hong Kong's Intangible Cultural Heritage Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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(Re)inventing Intangible Cultural Heritage and Safeguarding Rural Villages in Urban Hong Kong: Displaying Intangible Cultural Heritage in Hong Kong Villages
LAW, L. Y., 23 Jun 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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(Re)inventing Intangible Cultural Heritage and Safeguarding Rural Villages in Urban Hong Kong: Case Studies of Three Hong Kong Villages
LAW, L. Y., 1 May 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Challenging the Confucian Monopoly in Late Chosŏn: Re-Examining the Petition of the Empowered Technocrats in 1851
LAW, L. Y., 26 Jun 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Customary and Customised: Nation-building at the Hong Kong Palace Museum: Nation-building at the Hong Kong Palace Museum
LAW, L. Y. & Ho, J. W. I., 15 Feb 2023, In: International Journal of Heritage Studies. 29, 3, p. 122-144 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring New Frontiers in Yŏnhaengnok Studies: Unveiling the Spatial and Visual Dimensions of Qing-Chosŏn Relations
LAW, L. Y. (PI), FAN Wing-chung (CoI), HU Jing (CoI), Ivana GUBIĆ (CoI) & REN Zhijun (CoI)
1/02/24 → 31/01/25
Project: Research
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From Transformation to Empowerment: A Study of Heritage Tourism in Four Asian Tigers and Its Implications
LAW, L. Y. (PI), BAK Jia-how (CoI), CHU Wai Li (CoI), HU Jing (CoI), LIU Shuwen (CoI) & PEK Wee-chuen (CoI)
1/01/24 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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Reappearance and inheritance of Chosŏn dynasty’s traditional arts and cultural heritage in contemporary times
LAW, L. Y. (PI)
1/07/23 → 30/06/25
Project: Research
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Heritage Discourse in Tourism History and the Four Asian Tigers: Hong Kong as the Case
LAW, L. Y. (PI)
1/12/22 → 30/11/23
Project: Research
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香港非遺系列：「嶺南風物與香港非遺」 Monograph Series on ICH of Hong Kong Hong Kong ICH in the Natural and Cultural Settings of Lingnan
LAW, L. Y. (PI), 何韻詩 (CoI), 劉淑雯 (CoI), 朱維理 (CoI), 溫子祺 (CoI), 范永聰 (CoI), 陳健成 (CoI) & 黃天琦 (CoI)
1/04/21 → 31/03/24
Project: Research
Activities
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Bulletin of History and Philology, Academia Sinica 中央研究院歷史語言研究所集刊 (Journal)
LAW, L. Y. (Member of Advisory Board)
1 Sept 2023 → 1 Oct 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review
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International Journal of Heritage Studies (Journal)
LAW, L. Y. (Member of Advisory Board)
18 Aug 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review
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HKSAR Intangible Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee (External organisation)
LAW, L. Y. (Member)
1 Jan 2023 → 31 Dec 2024Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Academy of Korean Studies
LAW, L. Y. (Visiting researcher)
1 Dec 2021 → Dec 2021Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
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Youth Service Advisory Committee, Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (External organisation)
LAW, L. Y. (Member)
1 Jan 2019 → 31 Dec 2019Activity: Membership › Membership of committee