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 (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.[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
Humanities and Social Science Hall A
인문사회관 A동
A
College of Business Administration
Humanities and Social Science Hall B
인문사회관 B동
B
College of Business Administration
Humanities and Social Science Hall C
인문사회관 C동
C
College of Liberal Arts, College of Education, School of Economics
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
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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.