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        History of the University

        Introduces the history of Dongbang Culture University,
        which strives to globalize our culture.

        • 1996
          Aug. 30.

          Eung-Hyeon Kim was appointed as the first chief director at the first general meeting
          by the ‘Educational Foundation of Dongbang Institute’

          Dec. 06.

          Educational Foundation of Dongbang college allowed by Ministry of Education in Korea

        • 1999
          Jun. 09.

          College building (underlying asset for education) purchased:
          Shinsa-dong 9-16, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul metropolitan city

        • 2000
          Aug. 02.

          Director of Seonggyungwan, Chang-Gyu Choi was appointed as the second chief director

          Dec. 30.

          Seo-Bong Kim was appointed as the third chief director

        • 2002
          Oct. 21.

          Change of legal title from Dongbang Institute to Dongbang College

          Dec. 17.

          The executive chief of the Korean Buddhist Taego Order, Un-San Lee paid a contribution
          with cash and real estate

        • 2003
          Jun. 30.

          Monk Gyu-Beom Lee was appointed as the forth chief director

        • 2004
          Nov. 04.

          Dongbang University allowed by Ministry of Education in Korea

        • 2005
          Mar. 01.

          Dongbang University opened.
          Master’s courses started (total 100 students) in Dept. of Writing, Painting
          and Calligraphy, Dept. of Buddhist Culture and Art, and the Dept. of Folk Culture
          Dr. Sang-Ok Jeong was appointed as the first president of Dongbang University.

        • 2006
          Mar. 01.

          Doctoral and masters programs were established in 3 new departments (total of 205 students)
          Master’s courses with a total of 80 students, Doctoral courses with total 45 studetns,
          and combined master’s and doctorate programs with a total of 80 students

        • 2007
          Feb. 23.

          The first graduation ceremony with 10 masters students

          Mar. 01.

          Quorum adjustment (total of 210 people)
          Master’s courses with a total of 48 students, Doctoral courses with a total of 90 students,
          and combined master’s and doctorate programs with a total of 72 students

          Apr. 17.

          Expansion of the university site (real estate in Seongbuk-dong 304-2 purchased)

        • 2008
          Jun. 23.

          The first publication of the university magazine: Dongbang News

        • 2009
          Dec. 18.

          Expansion of the university site (real estate in Seongbuk-dong 304-1 purchased)

        • 2011
          Nov. 30.

          Expansion of the university site (the third floor in Seongbuk-dong 304-2/3 purchased)

        • 2013
          Mar. 01.

          Dr. Gwang-Yong Go was appointed as the thid president of Dongbang university

        • 2014
          Jan. 10.

          Expansion of the university site (real estate in Seongbuk-dong 301-5 purchased)

          Mar. 01.

          Department reform with 4 Departments: Cultural Arts, Buddhist Culture and Art,
          Natural Therapy, and Future Forcasting.

          Aug. 01.

          Ho-Un-Gwan building (three floors plus basement) opened in Seongbuk-dong 304-2/3)

          Aug. 21.

          Change of university name to Dongbang Culture University

        • 2015
          Mar. 01.

          Dr. Gyeong-Jae Park appointed as the 4th president of Dongbang Culture University

          Oct. 19.

          Dr. Gwang-Yong Go appointed as the 5th chief director of Dongbang Culture University

        • 2016
          Aug. 23.

          Academic interchange with 北京人生启航国际教育科技中心
          Signing an agreement with Beijing Hangchiwon Education Co., Ltd. in China
          (中国北京人生计航国际教育科技有限公司)

          Sep. 09.

          Contract Department Signs Agreement with Korea Service Industry Promotion Agency

        • 2017
          Feb. 17.

          Contract Department Signs Korea Rice Cake Manufacturing Cooperative Agreement

          Mar. 06.

          China's University of Uichun University Signs Agreement(中国宜春大学)

          Mar. 07.

          China's School of Vocational Technology Signs Agreement(中国宜春职业技术学院)

          Jul. 11.

          Academic interchange with Yichun University(中国宜春学院)

          Aug. 03.

          China Haenam Sung Study Service Center Sign Agreement(中国海南省留学服务中心)

        • 2018
          Nov. 07.

          Agreement signed by the Korea Art Association(韩国美术协会)

        • 2019
          Mar. 01.

          Dr. Young-Cheol Lee appointed as the 5th president of Dongbang Culture University

          Jun. 04.

          China's Shenyang University Signs Agreement(中国沈阳大学)

          Jul. 26.

          Opening of a New Building of Lifelong Education Center

          Nov. 22.

          Korea Private Research Association Signs Agreement on Industry-Academic Cooperation

        • 2020
          Jan. 30.

          Seoul Senior Citizens' Association Signs Agreement(大韩老人会首尔市联合会)

          Mar. 01.

          Selection of an educational internationalization competency certification system certification body

          Jul. 14.

          Agreement signed by the Korea Calligraphers Association(韩国书法家协会)

        • 2021
          May. 14.

          Agreement signed by Shandong Agricultural Fair University of China(中国山东农业工程大学)
          China's Hebei Geological University Signs Agreement(中国河北地质大学)

        • 2022
          May. 26.

          Agreement signed by the Korean Association of Antiquities(韩国古代美术协会)

          Jun. 07.

          Signing an agreement for academic and educational projects of the Seongbuk Cultural Foundation
          (城北文化财团)

        • 2023
          Feb. 02.

          Signing an agreement with the Korean Confucius Culture Center(韩国孔子文化中心)

          Mar. 01.

          Dr. Sung -Jae Cho appointed as the 6th president of Dongbang Culture University
          Education Internationalization Competency Certification System Certification University Selection

          Mar. 02.

          Change the name of the department from the Department of Future Prediction to the Department
          of Future Prediction Contents

          May. 17.

          China's Dalian Institute of International Education signed an agreement(中国大连理工大学国际教育学)
          Harbin Normal University, China signs agreement(中国哈尔滨师范大学)
          China's Shanxi University School of Art Signs Agreement(中国山西大学美术学院)

        • 2024
          Jan. 26.

          Change the name of the education center to 'Future Education Center'

          Feb. 28.

          Change of department from Buddhist Literature Department to
          'Meditation Psychological Counseling Department'

          Aug. 28.

          Changing the name of the department from the Department of Natural Healing to the Department of
          Natural Healing Rehabilitation and Welfare

          Nov. 01.

          China's Monopoly University and Yeomhwangseowon Agreement signed(中国传媒大学, 炎黄书院)

        • 2025
          Mar. 01.

          New Department of Korean Wave History and Culture (Contract Department)

          May. 16.

          Opening Ceremony of Oriental Culture Graduate School of Education

          Jun. 01.

          China's China North China Science and Technology Academy Signs Agreement(中国华北科技学院)

          Dec. 04.

          KBS Art Vision Agreement signed

        • 2026
          Feb. 12.

          Education Internationalization Competency Certification System Certification University Selection

          Feb. 20.

          Electrical Degree Award Ceremony for the 2025 School Year (11 masters and 41 PhDs)