Wonkwang University () is a university located in Iksan, South Korea. Founded as Youilhakrim () in 1946, it is one of the few academies affiliated with Won Buddhism. Yuilhakrim was succeeded by Wonkwang Junior College () on 5 November 1951, and gained college status on 29 January 1953. The Postgraduate School was opened in 1967, and in 1971 it gained university status.History of Wonkwang University
The university is known for its diverse medical courses: western medicine, dentistry, Korean medicine and pharmacy. Beside medical courses, the school is well known for its specialised courses such as police administration, fire service administration, and law school.Courses of Wonkwang University
Wonkwang University is one of only two schools in South Korea that have courses for antiques restoration.
Alumni Ha Tae-kwon, badminton player Hwang Sun-ho, badminton player Kim Dong-moon, badminton player Park Beom-shin, author Seo Do-young, actor Shin Joon-Sup, retired boxer
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