An article celebrating and commemorating the life, times, and recent passing of a Royal Asiatic Society Korea member, president, and friend, Mr. Peter Bartholomew. He will be deeply missed.

US guardian of Korean heritage passes

 

Farewell Peter Bartholomew, defender of Korea’s heritage

Peter Bartholomew sits in the courtyard of his hanok home in northeastern Seoul, Sept. 15, 2016. Courtesy of Jon Dunbar
Peter Bartholomew sits in the courtyard of his hanok home in northeastern Seoul, Sept. 15, 2016. Courtesy of Jon Dunbar