Once it opens in 2026, departments or colleges that can develop win-win relationship with Sejong City, including the Graduate School of Policy Convergence & Public Affairs will relocate to the Future Innovation Campus of Kongju National University in Sejong City.

Gongju (Korean: 공주; Korean pronunciation: [koŋ.dʑu]) is a city in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. Gongju was formerly named Ungjin and was the capital of Baekje from AD 475 to 538. In this period, Baekje was under threat from Goguryeo.

Kongju National University (KNU) is a university in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea with three campuses in Gongju, Cheonan and Yesan. Kongju National University is one of the leading national research universities of South Korea, especially in the field of education.

Gongju-si in Chungcheongnam-do is a really interesting city to find with plenty to do for a quick weekend away from Seoul. At just an hour and a half to two hour drive from the capital city, it’s a great spur of the moment trip to take if the weather is nice.

We started as Kongju Teacher’s College in 1948. We became a comprehensive university in 1991. We have grown into a national comprehensive university with over 22,000 students enrolled and have 4 campuses, 7 colleges, general graduate schools and 7 specialised graduate schools.

Founded in 1991, we aim to contribute to the nation’s development and human society by helping students develop leadership and creativity. As of the 2018 academic year, there are 464 enrolled students across 67 Majors for the master's program and 181 enrolled students across 56 Majors for the doctoral program. Copyright© Kongju National University.

Mar 5, 2025 · Gongju in South Korea will surprise you. With 3 separate UNESCO World Heritage sites, a Joseon Dynasty utopian temple, and a vibrant festival schedule – I just know you’ll love discovering this glorious gem of the Baekje Kingdom as much as I did. Gongju is a hidden gem destination you’ll love exploring.

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Originally founded as provincial teacher’s college in 1948, KongJu National University has grown rapidly since being officially designated as a university in 1991, and is now made up of three campuses in the western province of Chungnam, South Korea, in Gongju, Yesan and Cheonan.

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