ABSTRACT

Based on longitudinal research that began in 2008, this study examines the history of the conflicts surrounding the development of the Asia Culture Center (ACC) in Gwangju, Korea, through documentary analysis and semi-structured interviews. The ACC is a main facility of the Hub City of Asian Culture project, a large cultural investment in Korea. Although the ACC began with the ambition to be a cultural window into Asia, it has encountered several conflicts during the development process. This paper investigates the landmark debate, the heritage site preservation controversy, and the centre’s lack of leadership. It identifies that the project must appreciate the unique local circumstances, including the 5·18 Gwangju Democratisation Movement, to better understand the discussions and arguments around its heritage and the ACC. It also highlights the need for proper communication among stakeholders, who have fundamentally different expectations of the ACC due to their different interests.

摘要

本研究以 2008 年开始的纵向研究为基础，通过文献分析和半结构化访谈，考察了围绕韩国光州亚洲文化中心 (ACC) 发展的冲突历史。ACC是韩国大型文化投资项目——亚洲文化枢纽城市项目的主要设施。尽管 ACC 一开始的雄心是成为亚洲的文化窗口，但在发展过程中遇到了几次冲突。本文调查了具有里程碑意义的争论、遗产地保护争议以及该中心缺乏领导力。它确定该项目必须了解独特的当地情况，包括 5·18 光州民主化运动，以更好地理解围绕其遗产和 ACC 的讨论和争论。