Kyungdong University is a private
University
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in northeastern
South Korea
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. It has three campuses - metropol in
Yangju
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In the past, it was one region with Uijeongbu-si, Guri-si, Namyangju-si, Dongducheon-si, and some parts ...
City, medical in
Wonju
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History
During the time of Joseon, Gr ...
City and global in
Goseong and
Sokcho
Sokcho (; ) is a Administrative divisions of South Korea, city and major tourist hub located in the northeast of Gangwon Province, South Korea.
History
From around the 3rd century to the early 5th century AD, Sokcho was part of Eastern Ye, Do ...
cities. About 245 instructors are employed. The current president is Seong-yong Chun (전성용).
Academics
Undergraduate offerings are provided through five divisions: Humanities and Social Science, Food Science, IT, Tourism, Health and Nursing, and Education, which are separated into 3 Special Campuses and 33 departments.
History
Its history can be traced back to 1981 when Sokcho Technical College (속초전문대학) was founded by Dr Chun Jae-wook. In 1983 it changed its name to Dong-U Technical College and in 1998 to Dong-U College. In 1997 Dr Chun founded a separate institution, Kyungdong University. In 2012 now-
Ministry of Education
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granted merger of two institutions, Dong-U College and Kyungdong University, and the closure of Dong-U College.
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See also
*List of colleges and universities in South Korea
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*Education in South Korea
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References
External links
Official Global websiteKyungdong University PresidentOfficial website, in Korean Only
Universities and colleges in Gangwon Province, South Korea
Sokcho
1996 establishments in South Korea
Educational institutions established in 1996
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