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17 unusual facts about Konkuk University


Alia Sabur

She began her position at the Department of Advanced Technology Fusion at Konkuk University in June 2008 and returned to her hometown of New York early 2009, without renewing her contract.

On 19 February 2008, at 18 years of age (3 days before her 19th birthday), she was appointed to the position of International Professor as Research Liaison with Stony Brook University by the Dept. of Advanced Technology Fusion at Konkuk University in Seoul, South Korea.

Cho Young-Hun

Upon leaving high school, Cho was selected 19th overall by the Samsung Lions at the 2001 KBO Draft, but decided to play college baseball at Konkuk University.

Chris Nam

He earned bachelor's and master's degrees in public administration from Konkuk University, and also spent two years working for Korea Housing & Commercial Bank (한국주택은행, now part of KB Kookmin Bank).

Jeon Min-hee

She was born in 1975, on October 22 and graduated Konkuk University.

Joo Hyun

Joo graduated from Konkuk University in Seoul, where he majored in political science and diplomacy.

Kim Dasom

She attended Anyang High School of Arts and is currently attending Konkuk University majoring in the film department.

Kim Hyesoon

She received her Ph.D. in Korean Literature from Konkuk University and began as a poet in 1979 with the publication of Poet Smoking a Cigarette (Dambaereul piuneun siin) and four other poems in Literature and Intellect.

Kim Jong-wook

He has a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from Konkuk University and graduated from the Kyung Hee University Graduate School of Communication.

Kim Young-Chul

Since moving to Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma from Konkuk University, he has remained loyal to the Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma, except for spells with Gwangju Sangmu Bulsajo and Icheon Sangmu during his mandatory two-year period of military service.

Lee Hyeri

She is currently majoring in the filming department at Konkuk University with good friend Dal Shabet's Subin.

Lee Jong-suk

Lee Jong Suk, who's majoring in Professional Motion Pictures Art at South Korean Konkuk University, took part in a selection for actors at SBS TV station when he was still in the middle school.

Nicole Jung

She was on a show called "KAIST" (portrayed a celebrity's life as a college student) which was renamed to "Nicole The Entertainer's Introduction to Veterinary Science" in Konkuk University since Nicole would not be attending KAIST.

Shin In-Seob

On June 29, Shin signed his first professional contract with Adelaide United since leaving Konkuk University where he played in the Korean University League.

Shin-ik Hahm

He studied Music Education,College of Education at Konkuk University in Seoul,and left for the United States in 1983 with just US$400 in his pocket.

So Young-en

Born in Gangneung, Gangwon-do, Seo Yeong-en graduated from Gangneung Teacher Training School in 1961 and entered Konkuk University in 1963 to study English Language and Literature.

Son Dong-woon

Dong Woon attended High School Hanyoung and currently attends Konkuk University majoring in image and film.