Dankook University (DKU) was established in Seoul as the first full-time private university after independance.
The university was founded based on the financial donations of Mrs. Hyedang, Cho Huijae and the educational philosophy of Mr. Beomjeong, Chang Hyong.
The founding spirit was that of National Salvation, Independence, and Self-Reliance.
The two founders had personally experienced the sorrow of losing their country under Japanese rule and were eventually convinced that independence could only be achieved through educating talented individuals. They believed it was Dankook University’s duty to train such enlightened individuals.

  • 1948.  Mr. Kim Gu, Mr. Chang Hyong and university administrators
  • 1947. Nagwon-dong Campus

Cheonan Campus opened to expand the range of DKU’s social service capacity. Dankook University is the first university in Korea to open a second campus.

  • 1978. 3.  Opening of Cheonan Campus
  • Cheonan Campus

Relocation of the Seoul Campus to the Jukjeon Campus

  • 2007. 8. Completion ceremony of the Jukjeon Campus construction
  • Jukjeon Campus

International Summer School launched at the Jukjeon Campus

  • International Summer School
  • International Summer School