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Yong In University is a private university located in Samga-dong,
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Gyeonggi-do Gyeonggi-do (, ) is the most populous province in South Korea. Its name, ''Gyeonggi'', means "京 (the capital) and 畿 (the surrounding area)". Thus, ''Gyeonggi-do'' can be translated as "Seoul and the surrounding areas of Seoul". Seoul, the na ...
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school, it expanded to the present-day comprehensive private university offering both undergraduate and graduate courses.


History

Yong In University is a private university located in Samga-dong, Choin-gu, Yongin-shi, Kyonggi Province, Korea. The school opened as Korea Judo School in 1953 under the founding slogan of "Be the one who contributes to society through moral cultivation." It was commissioned as a four-year undergraduate school in 1971 and changed its name to Korea Physical Science College to the current name, Yong In University in 1993. Started as a physical education college, it is a private university with total 35 departments for both day and night sessions in the 6 colleges: Martial Art, Physical Science, Culture & Art, Business Administration, Environmental Science and Health & Welfare. Also, the university has established 7 special graduate schools in Education, Physical Science, Art, Business, Rehabilitation & Health Science, Taekwondo, Cultural Asset and one general graduate school with 8 subordinate organizations including the Central Library and 18 affiliate organizations to develop competitive global talents.


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International Exchange Programs

Foreign Language Education Program Yong In University has audio video labs and is operating training programs to provide counselling, guidance and person-to-person tutoring by professors.2011 Yong In University brochure
/ref> Study Abroad System The university runs language programs and holds foreign language contests (English, Chinese, Japanese) every semester hosted by the International Education Institute, providing study abroad opportunities in each semester to awarded students. Exchange Student Program Exchange students can choose among English, Japanese and Chinese-speaking countries. They are selected based on their language proficiency and are given chances to study abroad either in March/April for the first semester and September/October in the second semester. International Exchange Partners *China **Central University of Finance and Economics **Harbin Normal University **Shandong University **Ji Lin University **Capital Institute of Physical Education **Qiqihar University **Zhejiang University **Hunan Normal University **Zhejiang Gongshang University **Yanbian University **Shenyang Sport University **The Hang Zhou Jiang Nan College **Suqian Zeda Vocational & Technical College *Taiwan **National Taiwan Sport University **Chinese Culture University *Japan **Nihon University **Sendai University **International Budo University **Nagoya University of Arts **Yamaguchi University of Human Welfare and Culture *Australia **Victoria University **Swinburne University of Technology **Holmsglen Institute of TAFE *Malaysia **HELP University *USA **University of California, Berkeley **University of Utah **Mississippi State University **Centenary College **Lewis & Clark College **Smithsonian Institution **California State University, Bakersfield **Professional Golfers Career College *Germany **Cologne University *Russia **Lesgaft Institute of Sports *Canada **The University of British Columbia **Seneca College **The University of Winnipeg *The United Kingdom **University of Portsmouth **Kent Institute of Art and Design *Spain **Universidad Politecnica De Madrid *Poland **Joef Pitsudski University of Physical Education *Philippines **Bulacan State University


Grade/graduation

Early graduation This is a system to confer an undergraduate degree to outstanding students who have acquired credits required for graduation within six to seven semesters.source: Yong In University brochure p.13
/ref> Credit Exchange with Open Cyber University (OCU) The student can acquire maximum six credits per semester online. Credit Exchange Program Yong In University has an agreement with 26 other universities in Kyonggi-Incheon area to exchange students and to acknowledge credits earned at the partner school. Professional Teacher Education Program Students who enroll in the college of education or departments in which teaching course is established/approved can acquire a certificate for secondary school teacher (Level 2).


Campus life

Research activities Dissertation presentations and academic events on majors are held by college and department, academic society, circle. Dissertations are published on and off campus journals and relevant lectures are held as well. University Magazine Publication The School Paper Editing Committee publishes school paper Danho every year. Information on social issues, dissertation, essay and literature are included. Outstanding works are awarded the Baekho Literature Award every year.source: Yong In University brochure p.14
/ref> University Festival This is a festival of academic lectures, presentations, exhibition of illustrated poems, singing contest, broadcast festival, concerts by circles and scheduled events. School faculty, alumni and campus neighbors participate. University Sports Festival This is a festival in which colleges and departments compete against one another in sport.


Auxiliary organizations

University Library With Academic Information Support Section and Academic Information Reading Section, Yong In University Central Library comprises 2 five-story buildings (total 7,606 m2). University Museum The museum, located within Yong In University campus, accommodates exhibit hall, storages, data rooms, preservation rooms and research rooms of 795 m2. Exhibitions and academic conferences are held in the museum, which is registered as the career certifying institution and the professional institution for the exploration of culture assets and the survey on landmarks. Office of Athletics The Directorate was established to provide support to sports talents and the training team. University Newspaper and Broadcasting Center The university newspaper is a media body of the university. The Education Broadcast System was opened on October 23, 1986. Center for Industry and Academic Cooperation The committee provides administrative support and assistance in human resource development, R&D, technology transfer through research commissioned and coordination with industrial bodies.source: Yong In University brochure
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'' Office of Information Management This provides information dissemination system via high speed wireless network, all-in-one information system, lecture support system, portal system, etc.


Campus

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Notable alumni

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Jang Ki-yong Jang Ki-yong (; born August 7, 1992) is a South Korean actor and model. Initially beginning a career in the modelling industry, Jang debuted as an actor through a guest appearance on ''It's Okay, That's Love'' (2014), followed by roles in variou ...
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Choi Ji-ho Choi Ji-ho (born November 25, 1980) is a South Korean actor and model. He began his entertainment career in 2003 as part of Model Line's stable, walking the runways for Gucci, Armani, Nike, EXR, Lacoste, Dolce & Gabbana, as well as Korean desig ...
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Hwang In-young Hwang In-young (born November 23, 1978) is a South Korean actress. She officially made her acting debut in 1999, and has since starred in films, television series A television show – or simply TV show – is any content produced for viewin ...
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Hyun Young Hyun Young (born Yoo Hyun-young on September 6, 1976) is a South Korean entertainer. She has worked as a model, TV show host, actress, singer, instructor for Public relations and Personal Financial Planning at colleges, companies. Educated at ...
* Kim Dong-hyun, professional
Mixed Martial Artist Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorp ...
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Kim Jae-bum Kim Jae-bum (김재범) (; born January 25, 1985 in Gimcheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do) is a retired South Korean judoka. Despite being plagued with injuries throughout his career, Kim is known for dominating major competitions at the half-middleweight ...
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Kyu Ha Kim Kyu Ha Kim (February 24, 1935- May 14, 2021) was a South Korean judoka. He was the youngest judoka to get his kudan (9th degree black belt). He was posthumously promoted to , ''jūdan'' the 10th degree black belt. He also practiced in the Korea ...
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Sung Hoon Sung Hoon (born Bang In-gyu on February 14, 1983) is a South Korean actor and a model. Early life Sung Hoon's birth name is Bang In-gyu but he legally changed his name to Bang Sung-hoon because since little, he was often sick and had so many su ...
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Won Bin Kim Do-jin (born on November 10, 1977), professionally known as Won Bin, is a South Korean actor. He first gained wide popularity in 2000 after starring in the KBS's television series ''Autumn in My Heart''. One of the most selective actors in ...
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Yang Dong-geun Yang Dong-geun (; born June 1, 1979) or YDG is a South Korean actor, rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and breakdancer. Yang majored in Theatrical Performance at Yong-In University. Biography Yang enlisted for mandatory military ser ...
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Yoon Se-ah Yoon Se-ah (born January 2, 1978) is a South Korean actress best known for her roles in '' The City Hall'', ''Wife Returns'', '' A Gentleman's Dignity'', '' Stranger'', ''Sky Castle'', and ''Snowdrop''. Yoon was paired with Korean-French-Canadian ...
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Yong Chin Pak Yong Chin Pak is a 6th ''dan'' judo, 9th ''dan'' hapkido, and 8th ''dan'' taekwondo master and adjunct instructor in Exercise Sport Science and instructed students in the martial arts (hapkido, judo, and taekwondo) at Iowa State University from ...
*Lee Jung-hyun (Actor) *Kim Go-eun (
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References

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