Dongguk University thrives with history, tradition

This year marks the 110th anniversary of the establishment of Dongguk University.

In 1906, Buddhist pioneers founded Myungjin School, the root of Dongguk University, in an aim to contribute to the country through education and fostering talented students.

In order to remember the origin of the school, in 1956, architect Song Min-gu designed and constructed Myungjin Building. It was the first building to be built among campus buildings at Dongguk University, after it was relocated to Pil-dong in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Myungjin Building, as a representative symbol among campus buildings at Dongguk University, has witnessed more than half of the history at Dongguk University over the last decades.

Students at Dongguk University have much pride in the history and tradition of Dongguk. Students here have constantly moved forward and their paths have showed that one needs to advance in the right direction. These thoughts are put into this advertisement celebrating the 110th anniversary of Dongguk University with the help of students’ dedicated efforts.

By Kim Kwan-kyu, 
dean of office of public relations at Dongguk University