Directions to Hongik University 홍익대학교

English: Hongik University 

Hangul: 홍익대학교

Hanja: 弘益大學校

 Hongik University was established in 1956 based on humanitarian ideals (in Korea, the word “Hongik” means to advance the welfare of mankind). In 1948, the school’s original name “Hongmun” was changed into “Hongik”, and one year later it officially established 4-year courses with the colleges of law and liberal arts. The school merged with Sudo Engineering College in 1971 and became a university. Now there are 9 colleges with 11 divisions and 29 departments and 11 graduate schools and research institutes.

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Directions to Yonsei University 연세대학교

English: Yonsei University 

Hangul: 연세대학교

Hanja: 延世大學校

Motto: The truth will set you free.

Formally established in 1957 is one of the oldest universities in South Korea. And is now one of the top 3 most prestigious universities in South Korea. (As of 2013, Yonsei is been listed at rank# 16 in the Top Asia's University Ranking) Being founded on Christian principles, here you could also witness that the Christian character of the university is well illustrated by its history as school originally founded by American Protestant missionaries. Even their school's motto "The truth will set you free" originated from the Bible. With over 100 clubs and student bodies on campus, students are obviously spoilt for choices. 

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Directions to Ewha Woman's University 이화 대학교

English: Ewha Woman's University 

Hangul: 이화 대학교

Hanja: 梨花女子大學校

Motto: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. 진(眞) · 선(善) · 미(美)

Formally re-established as a University on August 1945 to be the first South Korean university to be officially organized. Ewha is now responsible for many first in Korean history such as Korea's first female doctor, first woman to get doctoral degree, first female Korean lawyer, first female prime minister & many more. Many of this "first" is due to the fact that many Korea women in the older generations are discourage from attending co-ed universities in Korea. (As of 2013, Ewha is been listed at rank# 40 in the Top Asia's University Ranking)

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