Hongik University (Korean: 홍익대학교; 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. The university's colloquial name, "Hongdae," is a metonymy for the neighborhood, Hongdae area.
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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. As a result, in 1946, they founded the school, then named Hongmoon-daehakgwan (홍문대학관). 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.
Campuses
The main campus of the school is in west central Seoul, and the second in Sejong.
Seoul campus
Since 1955, Hongik University's main campus is located in Mapo District, Seoul.
Hongik University station
Sangsu station
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
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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
Lee Hun Chung, 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