Kookmin University
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Kookmin University is a private university located in Seongbuk-gu
, Seoul
, South Korea
.
Kookmin University currently includes an academic family of 22,000 students, about 800 faculty members and 350 administrative staff. Since its establishment in 1946, approximately 60,000 students have been graduated from Kookmin University.
Kookmin University includes the College of Humanities, the College of Engineering and 12 other colleges. The university includes a Graduate school which consists of three Professional Graduate Schools and ten Special Graduate Schools. Kookmin, by number of students, is the 6th largest university in Seoul.
Kookmin University is a prominent university in Korea. In the fields of Design, Architecture, Automotive Engineering, Techno-Design, Social Science and various other academic disciplines, Kookmin University has developed programs that meet or exceed the highest national standards.
The College of Design held the first rank in three fields and the second rank in two fields among a total of 5 fields as a result of a nationwide assessment in 2007 in South Korea. Reflecting its excellent achievement, the College has been ranked among top 3 departments in Korea with Seoul National University
and Hongik University
.
Kookmin University's Graduate School of Techno Design, which was established with the view of nurturing "design human capability of world level", has been selected for the BK (Brain Korea) 21 project. The Techno Design School's interdisciplinary connection and expertise in educational-industrial cooperation is expected to create synergy with the "UIT design".
In the Joongangilbo University Ranking 2011, School of Economics has achieved the position of 3rd in Korea.The College of Business, Social Science and the School of Architecture enjoy a high reputation as well. Kookmin University is currently owned by the SsangYong Group
, which bought the university in 1959.
In 1959 Kookmin University overcame a variety of obstacles imposed by the contemporary political situation. It was at that time that Sunggon "Sungkok" Kim, the founder of the SsangYong Group
, took over the foundation. His educational philosophy was to bring up leaders necessary for the modernization of Korea. Since then, Kookmin university has endeavored to do this.
Surrounded by the Bukhansan National Park
, Kookmin University boasts a clean and green environment complemented by the most up-to-date educational facilities.
Presently, Kookmin University consists of 23,000 students, 700 faculty and 300 staff members. There are 13 colleges and 14 graduate schools at Kookmin University.
While preserving traditional values that have yielded success, Kookmin University strives to educate women and men to be creative, open-minded and principled professionals who can serve not only the nation but the global community, too.
. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes from Bugak campus to Daehangno
and Gireum Station
by car.
Sungkok library was founded as a book department at the opening of Kookmin University in December 1946. The book department gradually grew into a library and moved to its current location in the Jeongneung-dong building in 1971. The library continued to expand and improve facilities, and a new space was built with the support of the SsangYong Group
, and was named after its founder Kim Sunggon, also known as Sungkok. Its operation system is open-access to raise efficiency.
The library has a huge data base and has 7 million books, multimedia data, 2000 kinds of internal and external scholarly journals, 50000 kinds of foreign journals (21 DBs), 1300 or so kinds of local online journals, 52000 or so kinds of e-Books, and 2700 seats in cubicles. It greatly contributes to the academic atmosphere of Kookmin University.
Myungwon house is affiliated with Kookmin University and has been designated as Seoul Folklore National Treasure No.7. Originally, this house was the residence of Han Gyu Seol, who was the Mayor of Seoul and the Minister of Political Affairs during the late Joseon dynasty. In 1980, on the verge of demolition due to the urban redevelopment of central Seoul, it was donated by the family of the former owner, Park Joon Hyuk, to the late Myungwon Kim Mee Hee, and then reconstructed at the present site adjacent to Kookmin University. The spatial hierarchy of the various courts shows the structure of living spaces for the upper class. This house is being utilized as a space for the education and experience of traditional Korean culture. It especially focuses on teaching the traditional Korean tea ceremony.
Seongbuk-gu
Seongbuk-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is located in the mid-north part of the city. The current Mayor is Seo Chan-gyo, who has been mayor since July 1, 2006.-Administrative divisions:...
, Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
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Kookmin University currently includes an academic family of 22,000 students, about 800 faculty members and 350 administrative staff. Since its establishment in 1946, approximately 60,000 students have been graduated from Kookmin University.
Kookmin University includes the College of Humanities, the College of Engineering and 12 other colleges. The university includes a Graduate school which consists of three Professional Graduate Schools and ten Special Graduate Schools. Kookmin, by number of students, is the 6th largest university in Seoul.
Kookmin University is a prominent university in Korea. In the fields of Design, Architecture, Automotive Engineering, Techno-Design, Social Science and various other academic disciplines, Kookmin University has developed programs that meet or exceed the highest national standards.
The College of Design held the first rank in three fields and the second rank in two fields among a total of 5 fields as a result of a nationwide assessment in 2007 in South Korea. Reflecting its excellent achievement, the College has been ranked among top 3 departments in Korea with Seoul National University
Seoul National University
Seoul National University , colloquially known in Korean as Seoul-dae , is a national research university in Seoul, Korea, ranked 24th in the world in publications in an analysis of data from the Science Citation Index, 7th in Asia and 42nd in the world by the 2011 QS World University Rankings...
and Hongik University
Hongik University
Hongik University, usually known as "Hongdae" for short, is a private university in the Mapo-gu district of central Seoul, South Korea with a second campus in Jochiwon, Chungcheongnam-do. Hongik University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs...
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Kookmin University's Graduate School of Techno Design, which was established with the view of nurturing "design human capability of world level", has been selected for the BK (Brain Korea) 21 project. The Techno Design School's interdisciplinary connection and expertise in educational-industrial cooperation is expected to create synergy with the "UIT design".
In the Joongangilbo University Ranking 2011, School of Economics has achieved the position of 3rd in Korea.The College of Business, Social Science and the School of Architecture enjoy a high reputation as well. Kookmin University is currently owned by the SsangYong Group
SsangYong Group
SsangYong Group is a South Korean based Chaebol or conglomerate. SsangYong, literally translated, means "Double Dragon". It was largely broken up by the East Asian financial crisis in 1997...
, which bought the university in 1959.
History
Kookmin University was established by the cabinet members of the Shanghai Provisional Government while the Korean government was in exile under the Japanese Occupancy. As soon as Korea gained its independence, they felt the urgent need to train leaders to rebuild the nation, and meeting that need has been the longstanding vision of Kookmin University. One of the founding members of the university, Ikhee "Haikong"Shin, became the first president of the university. He later went on to serve the country as the first House Speaker of the National Assembly.In 1959 Kookmin University overcame a variety of obstacles imposed by the contemporary political situation. It was at that time that Sunggon "Sungkok" Kim, the founder of the SsangYong Group
SsangYong Group
SsangYong Group is a South Korean based Chaebol or conglomerate. SsangYong, literally translated, means "Double Dragon". It was largely broken up by the East Asian financial crisis in 1997...
, took over the foundation. His educational philosophy was to bring up leaders necessary for the modernization of Korea. Since then, Kookmin university has endeavored to do this.
Surrounded by the Bukhansan National Park
Bukhansan National Park
The Bukhansan National Park in Seoul and Gyeonggi covers an area of and was established on 2 April 1983. Bukhansan means "mountains north of the Han River."...
, Kookmin University boasts a clean and green environment complemented by the most up-to-date educational facilities.
Presently, Kookmin University consists of 23,000 students, 700 faculty and 300 staff members. There are 13 colleges and 14 graduate schools at Kookmin University.
While preserving traditional values that have yielded success, Kookmin University strives to educate women and men to be creative, open-minded and principled professionals who can serve not only the nation but the global community, too.
Academics
Kookmin University's academic programs are organized into Undergraduate Colleges, Graduate Schools, Professional, and Special Schools.Undergraduate Colleges
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Exchange Programs
Kookmin University invites more than 100 exchange students from 17 sister universities annually. At Kookmin University scholarship is granted to exchange students. 800,000 Won per semester is awarded to incoming exchange students up to 2 semesters. Student dormitory will be assigned for exchange students and the dormitory fee can be waived according to the agreement between two universities.Korean Language Programs
Despite its relatively short history, the program which puts emphasis on the Korean language and cultural studies is continuously evolving as one of the largest programs. Especially the previous Korean Language Center is incorporate and expanded to the Institute of International Education in 2009 to improve cultural diversity of Kookmin University by developing various education programs for foreigners and local students. In the nine years of the Korean Language Program, over eight hundred students from more than ten countries have successfully completed the course of study. The Regular Intensive Program was newly introduced in 2006. Experienced teachers efficiently exploit a variety of teaching methodologies and resources and the classes are divided by skill level into Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced classes, and maintain a small classroom environment of less than fifteen students per class.Campus
Bugak campus(Kookmin University, Seoul) is located in the North Seoul area. Within a five minute walk from the campus are an array of restaurants, bars, shops, and even the Bukhansan National ParkBukhansan National Park
The Bukhansan National Park in Seoul and Gyeonggi covers an area of and was established on 2 April 1983. Bukhansan means "mountains north of the Han River."...
. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes from Bugak campus to Daehangno
Daehangno
Daehangno is a neighborhood in Seoul north of the Han River within Jongno-gu and Seodaemun-gu.Formerly known as Sunggyobang , meaning "high respect for teaching", its current name was designated when the 1.1km six-lane road from Hyehwa-dong rotary to Ihwadong crossroad was designated as a...
and Gireum Station
Gireum Station
Gireum Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 4. It is located in Gireum-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul....
by car.
Academic Buildings
- Administration Complex
- Bugak Hall
- Engineering Building
- Design Center
- Science Building
- College of Law Building
- Hyungsul Hall
- International Building
- Art Center
- College of Economics and Business Building
- Building Number 7
- Student Center
- Sungkok Library
Sungkok library was founded as a book department at the opening of Kookmin University in December 1946. The book department gradually grew into a library and moved to its current location in the Jeongneung-dong building in 1971. The library continued to expand and improve facilities, and a new space was built with the support of the SsangYong Group
SsangYong Group
SsangYong Group is a South Korean based Chaebol or conglomerate. SsangYong, literally translated, means "Double Dragon". It was largely broken up by the East Asian financial crisis in 1997...
, and was named after its founder Kim Sunggon, also known as Sungkok. Its operation system is open-access to raise efficiency.
The library has a huge data base and has 7 million books, multimedia data, 2000 kinds of internal and external scholarly journals, 50000 kinds of foreign journals (21 DBs), 1300 or so kinds of local online journals, 52000 or so kinds of e-Books, and 2700 seats in cubicles. It greatly contributes to the academic atmosphere of Kookmin University.
- Myungwon Folk House
Myungwon house is affiliated with Kookmin University and has been designated as Seoul Folklore National Treasure No.7. Originally, this house was the residence of Han Gyu Seol, who was the Mayor of Seoul and the Minister of Political Affairs during the late Joseon dynasty. In 1980, on the verge of demolition due to the urban redevelopment of central Seoul, it was donated by the family of the former owner, Park Joon Hyuk, to the late Myungwon Kim Mee Hee, and then reconstructed at the present site adjacent to Kookmin University. The spatial hierarchy of the various courts shows the structure of living spaces for the upper class. This house is being utilized as a space for the education and experience of traditional Korean culture. It especially focuses on teaching the traditional Korean tea ceremony.
Research Institutes
- Institute of Forest Science
- Kookmin University Institute of Japanese Studies
- Nano Science & Technology Institute
- Institute of Eurasian Studies
Politic / Business
- Nam Dukwoo, Former Prime Minister of South KoreaSouth KoreaThe Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
- Jung Dooun, Congressman of National Assembly of South KoreaNational Assembly of South KoreaThe National Assembly of the Republic of Korea is a 299-member unicameral legislature. The latest general elections were held on April 9, 2008. Single-member constituencies comprise 245 of the National Assembly's seats, while the remaining 54 are allocated by proportional representation...
- Lee Taebok, Former Minister of Ministry of Health and Welfare
- Jang Youngdal, Former Congressman of National Assembly of South KoreaNational Assembly of South KoreaThe National Assembly of the Republic of Korea is a 299-member unicameral legislature. The latest general elections were held on April 9, 2008. Single-member constituencies comprise 245 of the National Assembly's seats, while the remaining 54 are allocated by proportional representation...
- Cha Jichul, Former Congressman of National Assembly of South KoreaNational Assembly of South KoreaThe National Assembly of the Republic of Korea is a 299-member unicameral legislature. The latest general elections were held on April 9, 2008. Single-member constituencies comprise 245 of the National Assembly's seats, while the remaining 54 are allocated by proportional representation...
- Park Maengwoo Mayor of UlsanUlsanUlsan , officially the Ulsan Metropolitan City, is South Korea's seventh largest metropolis with a population of over 1.1 million. It is located in the south-east of the country, neighboring Busan to the south and facing Gyeongju to the north and the Sea of Japan to the east.Ulsan is the...
- Lee Gyungjae, BOD chairman of KB Kookmin Bank
- Hong Saseung, CEO of Ssangyong Cement Industrial Co., LtdSsangyong Cement Industrial Co., LtdThe Ssangyong Cement Industrial Co., Ltd is now the core company in the SsangYong chaebol. Its largest shareholder is the Japanese concrete manufacturer, Taiheiyo Cement. Ssangyong Cement's primary subsidiaries are Shanghai Pulong Concrete Product Co., Ltd. ; Tianjin Yanlong New Building Material...
- Lee Jaeo, Congressman of National Assembly of South KoreaNational Assembly of South KoreaThe National Assembly of the Republic of Korea is a 299-member unicameral legislature. The latest general elections were held on April 9, 2008. Single-member constituencies comprise 245 of the National Assembly's seats, while the remaining 54 are allocated by proportional representation...
- Seo Gabwon, Congressman of National Assembly of South KoreaNational Assembly of South KoreaThe National Assembly of the Republic of Korea is a 299-member unicameral legislature. The latest general elections were held on April 9, 2008. Single-member constituencies comprise 245 of the National Assembly's seats, while the remaining 54 are allocated by proportional representation...
- Bae Gisun, Former Congressman of National Assembly of South KoreaNational Assembly of South KoreaThe National Assembly of the Republic of Korea is a 299-member unicameral legislature. The latest general elections were held on April 9, 2008. Single-member constituencies comprise 245 of the National Assembly's seats, while the remaining 54 are allocated by proportional representation...
- Chae Ilbyung, Former Congressman of National Assembly of South KoreaNational Assembly of South KoreaThe National Assembly of the Republic of Korea is a 299-member unicameral legislature. The latest general elections were held on April 9, 2008. Single-member constituencies comprise 245 of the National Assembly's seats, while the remaining 54 are allocated by proportional representation...
- Cho Yonggi, Emeritus Pastor of Yoido Full Gospel ChurchYoido Full Gospel ChurchYoido Full Gospel Church is a Pentecostal church on Yeouido in Seoul, South Korea. With about 1,000,000 members , it is the largest Pentecostal Christian congregation in South Korea, and the world...
- Yoon Jongwoong, CEO of JinroJinroJinro is a distiller in South Korea, founded in 1924. It is the world's leading producer of soju, accounting for more than half of that beverage's domestic sales. It also manufactures a variety of other alcoholic beverages including red wine and whiskey. Distilleries are located in Icheon,...
- Go Jaeil, Chairman of Dongil Construction
Broadcasting / Entertainment
- Son SeokheeSon SeokheeSon Seokhee is recognized in South Korea as a premier broadcast announcer and interviewer. He is now a radio announcer and a professor at Sungshin Women's University.-Biography:...
, Former MBCMunhwa Broadcasting CorporationMunhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
Announcer, Professor of Sungshin Women's UniversitySungshin Women's UniversitySungshin Women's University, located in Seoul, South Korea is a private, women's university founded by Dr. Lee Sook Chong.Sungshin Women's University consists of nine colleges, one open major division, and five graduate schools. About 10,000 students are enrolled... - Song Indeuk, Former MBCMunhwa Broadcasting CorporationMunhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
Announcer - Lee WanLee WanLee Wan is a South Korean actor.-Television series:*Swallow the Sun *Ryokiteki na Kanojo Cameo*In-Soon is Pretty *Tree of Heaven...
, Actor - Hwanhee, Singer
- Um Taewoong, Actor
- Sin Dongwook, Actor
- Lim Baekcheon, MC, Singer
- Kim Dongwan, Singer, Actor
- Lee HyoriLee HyoriLee Hyori is a South Korean singer. She debuted as a member of the successful pop girl group Fin.K.L, but has since become a solo artist. In 2003 she released her debut solo album Stylish which won many "Daesangs"...
, Singer - Tak Jaehoon, MC, Singer, Actor
- Bang Eunjin, Film Director
- Se7enSe7enSeven is a 1995 American thriller film, which also contains horror and neo-noir elements, directed by David Fincher and written by Andrew Kevin Walker. It was distributed by New Line Cinema and stars Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow, R...
, Singer - Pyo Inbong, Comdedian, President of SM Art Company
- Moon Dae-sung, Former TaekwondoTaekwondoTaekwondo is a Korean martial art and the national sport of South Korea. In Korean, tae means "to strike or break with foot"; kwon means "to strike or break with fist"; and do means "way", "method", or "path"...
Player, Professor of Dong-A UniversityDong-A UniversityDong-A University is a major private university in Korea. The university's campuses are based in Greater Busan, the second-largest city in South Korea. About 19,000 students are enrolled... - Chang Kwanghyo, Fashion Designer
- Lee Minwoo, Singer
Major Accomplishments in Recent Years
- 1996: Ranked No.1 in the National Evaluation for University Information Systems and declared as an Outstanding University by the Korean Council for University Education.
- 1997: Evaluated as an Outstanding University by the Ministry of Education in the area of Education System Reforms.
- 1998: Evaluated as an Outstanding University by the Ministry of Education in the area of Academic Management Improvements.
- 1999: The Graduate School of Automotive Engineering and the Graduate School of Design were selected as recipients of the Brain Korea 21 Project funded by the Korean Government.
- 2000: The College of Law was listed among the Most Distinguished Law Schools. The School of Architecture, the School of Advanced Material Engineering, and the School of Electrical Engineering were listed as "outstanding schools" by the Korean Council for University Education.
- 2001: Kookmin University was listed among the Most Distinguished Universities in the field of Design and in the field of Cultural Studies Education. Kookmin University was also listed among the More Outstanding Schools by the Korean Council for University Education. Kookmin University was selected by the Ministry of Information and Communication to participate in the India IT education program.
- 2002: Kookmin University was selected as a More Outstanding University for promoting educational reforms by the Ministry of Education & Human Resources Development.
- 2003: Kookmin University was listed among the Most Distinguished Universities in the field of teaching, for its program, the Course of Study for the Teaching Profession by the Ministry of Education & Human Resource Development.
- 2004: Kookmin University was chosen to be sponsored as a University with a Specialized program by the Ministry of Education & Human Resources Development.
- 2005: Kookmin University was listed among Universities with Newly Established Distinguished Research Institutes by the Ministry of Science and Technology. Kookmin University was selected to be sponsored by the Fundamental Studies Support Program, by the Korea Research Foundation. Kookmin University was chosen to participate in the Educational-Industrial Collaboration Project, sponsored by the city of Seoul. Kookmin University was nominated as one of the main research institutes participating in the Leading Technology Development Project by the Ministry of Science and Technology.
- 2006: Kookmin University was named one of the most outstanding universities in the National Evaluation for Universities by the Korean Council for University Education (KCUE). Kookmin University was selected to be funded by the Project for Diversification & the Development of the Unique Characteristics of Metropolitan Area Universities by the Ministry of Education & Human Resources Development.
- 2007: Kookmin University received a Best University award from the Korean Council for University Education (KCUE). Kookmin University celebrated its 61st anniversary.
- 2008: Selected as ‘a support business for the specialization of universities in the capital area’ by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology Selected as ‘a support business for core research institutes’ by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, Selected as ‘an excellent university for the course evaluation of professional academic standards’ of the General Undergraduate School by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, Acquired ‘the Certification of the Accreditation Board for Engineering Education in Korea (ABEEK)’ for the 4 intensive undergraduate programs in the field of engineering, Selected as ‘an excellent university in the field of economics’ in the scholastic evaluation by the Korean Council for University Education, Selected as ‘an excellent university in the field of physics’ in the scholastic evaluation by the Korean Council for University Education
- 2009: Selected as‘a support business for the cultivation of university IT centers’ by the Ministry of Knowledge and Economy, Selected as‘a support business for the core research institutes’ by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, Selected as‘a support business for the liberal arts of Korea’ by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, Acquired Certification of the Accreditation Board for Engineering Education in Korea (ABEEK)’ for the College of Administration (Department of Business Administration), College of Business (Department of Business IT), and the education of business administration
- 2010: 01 Signed Exchange Agreement with Princess Nora Bint Abdul Rahman University (Saudi Arabia), 02 Signed Educational and Research Cooperation Agreement with the Secretariat of the National Assembly, 03 Signed Exchange Agreement with Iowa State University (United States), 04 Signed AOC with King Saud University (Saudi Arabia) and MOU with Al Yamamah University (Saudi Arabia), 05 Signed MOU with Ssangyong Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. Singapore Branch, 06 Signed MOU with Korea Food Research Institute, 07 Signed Academic Exchange Agreement with Myongji University, 07 School of Architect Acquired 5-Year Architectural Accreditation from the Korea Architectural Accrediting Board (KAAB), 08 Signed Academic Exchange Agreement with Saudi Arabian Culture Mission in Korea, 08 Signed Exchange Agreement with the Study Abroad Foundation (SAF)
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