Hongik University Explained

Hongik University

Native Name:

Korean: 홍익대학교

Motto:

Pro Hominum Beneficio
Hongik Ingan

Mottoeng:

"To broadly Benefit Humanity"

Chairman:

Lee Myeon-yeong

President:

Yang Woo-seok

Faculty:

567 full-time
483 part-time ^[1]

Administrative Staff:

433

Students:

21,305

Undergrad:

17,688

Postgrad:

3,617

Country:

South Korea

Campus:

Urban (Seoul)
Suburban (Sejong, branch campus)

Coordinates:

37.5506°N 126.9258°W

Colors:

Blue

Website:

Module:

Hangul:	홍익대학교
Rr:	Hongik Daehakgyo
Mr:	Hong'ik Taehakkyo
Child:	yes

Hongik University (; colloquially as Hongdae) is a private university in Mapo, Seoul, South Korea. It was founded in 1946. The university also maintains a branch campus in Sejong City.^[2]

The university's colloquial name, "Hongdae", is a metonymy for the neighborhood, Hongdae area.^[3]

History

The university was established shortly after Korean independence. The Daejongkyo founders, upon returning to Korea following Japanese surrender after years of exile in China, prioritized the establishment of an educational institution.^[4] As a result, in 1946, they founded the school, then named Hongmoon-daehakgwan . Lee Hung Soo, a wealthy Korean independent activist, donated the initial funds from which the university found its beginnings. In August 1948, Hongik University and Hongik Foundation was approved officially by the Korean government.^[5]

Campuses

The main campus of the school is in west central Seoul, and the second in Sejong.^[6]

Seoul campus

Since 1955, Hongik University's main campus is located in Mapo District, Seoul.

Building		Alphabet Code	Usage
English	Korean	Alphabet Code	Usage
Humanities and Social Science Hall A	Korean: 인문사회관 A동	A	College of Business Administration
Humanities and Social Science Hall B	Korean: 인문사회관 B동	B	College of Business Administration
Humanities and Social Science Hall C	Korean: 인문사회관 C동	C	College of Liberal Arts, College of Education, School of Economics
Humanities and Social Science Hall D	Korean: 인문사회관 D동	D
Design and Arts Hall	Korean: 조형관	E	College of Fine Arts
Fine Arts Hall	Korean: 미술학관	F	College of Fine Arts
Student Union Hall	Korean: 학생회관	G
Central Library	Korean: 중앙도서관	H
Science Hall	Korean: 과학관	I	College of Engineering
Third Engineering Hall	Korean: 제3공학관	J	College of Architecture and Urban Planning
First Engineering Hall	Korean: 제1공학관	K	College of Engineering
Wau Center	Korean: 와우관	L	College of Architecture and Urban Planning
Gymnasium	Korean: 체육관	M
Mun-heon Hall	Korean: 문헌관	MH	Administration Complex
Social Education Hall	Korean: 사회교육관	N
Second Engineering Hall	Korean: 제2공학관	P	College of Engineering
Information and Communication Center	Korean: 정보통신센터	Q
Hong-mun Hall	Korean: 홍문관	R	College of Law
Auditorium	Korean: 강당	S
Fourth Engineering Hall	Korean: 제4공학관	T	College of Engineering
Integrated Lecture Building	Korean: 미술종합강의동	U	College of Fine Arts
Int'l Language Education Hall	Korean: 국제교육관	V
Nam-mun Hall (South Gate Building)	Korean: 남문관	W
First Lecture Building	Korean: 제1강의동	Z1
Lee Cheon-deuk Hall (Second Lecture Building)	Korean: 이천득관	Z2
Third Lecture Building	Korean: 제3강의동	Z3
Fourth Lecture Building	Korean: 제4강의동	Z4	College of Fine Arts
Sang-su Dormitory (First Hall of Residents)	Korean: 상수학사 (제1기숙사)	-
Wau Dormitory (Second Hall of Residents)	Korean: 와우학사 (제2기숙사)	-
Seong-mi Dormitory (Third Hall of Residents)	Korean: 성미학사 (제3기숙사)	-
Foreign Faculty Apartment	Korean: 외국인숙소	-
Ye-mun Hall	Korean: 예문관	-
Hongik Art Square	Korean: 홍익아트스퀘어	-

Some facilities, including International Design school for Advanced Studies, are located in Daehangno, Jongno District, Seoul.

Sejong campus

Opened in 1987, the second campus is located in Sejong City.

Colleges and Schools

Source:^[7]

Undergraduate

College of Fine Arts
- Department of Oriental Painting
- Department of Painting
- Department of Printmaking
- Department of Sculpture
- Department of Woodworking and Furniture Design
- Department of Art Theory and History
- Department of Metal Art and Design
- Department of Ceramics and Glass
- Department of Textile Art and Fashion Design
- School of Design
  - Major in Visual Communication Design
  - Major in Industrial Design
College of Liberal Arts
- Department of Korean Language and Literature
- Department of German Language and Literature
- Department of French Language and Literature
- Department of English Language and Literature
College of Engineering
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Department of Mechanical & System Design Engineering
- School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering
- School of Chemical Engineering & Materials Science
  - Major in Materials Science & Engineering
  - Major in Chemical Engineering
- Department of Industrial and Data Engineering
- Department of Computer Engineering
College of Architecture and Urban Planning
- School of Architecture
  - Major in Architecture
  - Major in Interior Architecture
- Department of Urban Design and Planning
College of Business Administration
- School of Business Administration
College of Law
- School of Law
College of Education
- Department of Education
- Department of Korean Language Education
- Department of Mathematics Education
- Department of History Education
- Department of English Language Education
College of Science and Technology
- School of Architecture Engineering
  - Major in Architecture Design
  - Major in Architecture Engineering
- Department of Mechanical & Design Engineering
- Department of Biological & Chemical Engineering
- Department of Electronic & Electrical Convergence Engineering
- Department of Nanomaterial Engineering
- Department of Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering
- Department of Software & Communication Engineering
College of Business Management
- School of Business Management
  - Major in International Management
  - Major in Accounting
  - Major in Finance & Insurance
College of Design Arts
- School of Design Convergence
- School of Film & Animation
School of Performing Arts
- Major in Musical Theatre
- Major in Contemporary Music
School of Economics
School of Design Management
School of Liberal Studies
School of Advertising and Public Relations
School of Games
- Major in Game Software
- Major in Game Graphic Design
Department of Sports Science

Postgraduate

International Design school for Advanced Studies
Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Design
Graduate School of Business
Graduate School of Education
Graduate School of Fine Arts
Graduate School of Performing Arts
Graduate School of Culture, Information and Public Policy
Graduate School of Industrial Arts
Graduate School of Film, Digital Media and Communication
Graduate School of Arts and Cultural Management
Graduate School of Fashion
Graduate School of Smart Urban Science Management

Notable alumni

Kim Jong-deok, (Visual Design): Former Dean of Hongik University's Graduate School of Visual Arts. 48th Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Taegon Kim, (Electronic and Electrical Engineering): Managing Director, Endors. Im Jinrok, Colossus, Monarch Online development.
Choi Won-young, actor
Jo Han-sun, actor
Kang Eui-sik, actor
Kim Sung-kyung, actress
Ko Eun-ah, actress
Ko Young-hoon, painter
Kwon Oh-joong, actor
GRAY, rapper and producer from AOMG
Maia Ruth Lee, artist
Loco, rapper from AOMG
Oh Hyuk, musician from Hyukoh
Woo Won-jae, rapper from AOMG
Lee Bul, artist
Kimsooja, artist
Park Seo-bo, artist
Han Yujoo, writer
Kim Yong-ik, artist
Kim Hong-hee, art historian, curator
Chan-Jin Chung, professor & founder of Robofest
Lee Uk-bae, writer and illustrator of children's books^[8]
Ha Chong-hyun, artist
Park Hyun-ki, artist
Bae Se-hwa, artist
SangYup Lee, automotive designer

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