The Handbook of Language Policies in East Asia (part 1) brings together leading scholars to examine how language policies shape education, identity, and social life across Japan, the Korean Peninsula, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Mongolia. You will discover how governments regulate multilingualism, how communities maintain heritage languages, and how global forces challenge traditional language practices. The book highlights unique case studies, such as the revitalization of Ainu and Ryukyuan, debates over language standardization, and the role of media in spreading new language norms. This engaging and authoritative reference provides you with fresh insights into one of the world’s most linguistically dynamic regions.