Kangnam University

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Kangnam University, located in Yongin, South Korea, is well-regarded for its strong academic offerings in social welfare, education, and theology, often ranking among the leading institutions in the country for social work education. The university provides a welcoming environment for global learners through its dedicated International Office, which coordinates exchange programs, cultural excursions, and Korean language courses designed to help newcomers adjust to campus life. While the majority of undergraduate degrees are delivered in Korean, the university increasingly offers select English-taught lectures and international exchange tracks to accommodate visiting students. A distinctive characteristic of Kangnam University is its deep-rooted commitment to practical humanitarian service and community engagement, seamlessly integrating social responsibility into its core curriculum. International students benefit from comprehensive support services, including buddy systems with local students and personalized academic counseling to ensure a smooth transition.

Background

Kangnam University (Korean: 강남대학교) is a private university in Yongin, South Korea. Founded July 1, 1946 by Reverend Yi Ho-bin as the Choong-ang Theology Institute, the school initially met at a lecture hall in the local YMCA in Seoul, South Korea. The university holds the spirit of Gyeongcheonanein, which means 'to worship the heavens and love mankind'. The institution eventually moved in 1967 to Jangsa-dong in Seoul and then to the Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu in 1974. In 1976, the school was renamed the Kangnam Social Welfare School; the name, which the university kept to this day, comes from its city ward at the time. In 1980, the school moved to its present location in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Kangnam received its university accreditation in 1992. The EverLine has a station nearby which has been in operation since 2013.

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