Konkuk University

Konkuk University
건국대학교
Emblem of Konkuk University
Other name
KU
Motto in English
Sincerity (성, 誠),
Fidelity (신, 信),
Righteousness (의, 義)[1]
TypePrivate
Established1931; 93 years ago (1931)
ChairpersonJaeun Yoo[2]
PresidentJong-Pil Won[3]
Director7 (incl. chairperson):
Choi Hongkon,
Choi Gapshik,
Cho Younsoon,
Jin Choon Jo,
Kim Jin Eok,
Jun Hong Moo
Academic staff
1,200 full-time faculty, 1,300 part-time faculty and international 70[4]
Administrative staff
500[4]
Students29,600[4]
Other students
2,500 international students[4]
Location
Seoul
,
South Korea

37°32′31″N 127°04′35″E / 37.54194°N 127.07639°E / 37.54194; 127.07639
CampusUrban
Colors  Green
MascotKonWoo & KonHee (Bull)
Websitekonkuk.ac.kr Edit this at Wikidata
Korean name
Hangul
건국대학교
Hanja
建國大學校
Revised RomanizationGeonguk Daehakgyo
McCune–ReischauerKŏn'guk Taehakkyo
The Seoul Campus in the fall, with Ilgam Lake

Konkuk University (Korean: 건국대학교; Hanja: 建國大學校) is a South Korean private university founded in 1931 and it is one of the top universities in South Korea. The university was founded based on three virtues: sincerity, fidelity, and righteousness.

Konkuk University gives comprehensive education in agricultural and life science research to around 30,000 students, plus 2,500 international students. It has two campuses: one in Seoul and one in Chungju. The Seoul campus is located in the southeastern part of the city, near the Han River, and is served by the Konkuk University Station.

  1. ^ "Konkuk University – Educational Philosophy & Goals". Archived from the original on January 14, 2016. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  2. ^ "Konkuk University – Chairperson". Archived from the original on May 20, 2017. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  3. ^ "Konkuk University – President". Archived from the original on December 31, 2014. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
  4. ^ a b c d "Konkuk University – Facts & Figures". Archived from the original on December 31, 2014. Retrieved September 29, 2016.