Unlike in Europe and North America, Korean schools start their new semester in March. March in Korea is a lively time for university students as the new semester begins. Several universities in Seoul are well known for their beautiful campuses, with unique architecture and colorful landscapes. Why not take a stroll through a campus where cherry blossoms are beginning to bloom? Let us introduce 3 major universities located near major landmarks in Seoul! π«
G-DRAGON and Super Junior Kyuhyun
Kyung Hee University (KHU)
Kyung Hee University is a popular cherry blossom spot, often called 'Kyung Hee Land,' thanks to its stunning, ancient trees that bloom with beautiful flowers. It's also the alma mater of K-pop stars G-Dragon πΆοΈ and Kyuhyun from Super Junior. The campus features many European-style buildings made of gray granite, creating a breathtaking backdrop for the cherry blossoms.
For the best photos, we recommend taking pictures in front of the Neo-Renaissance main building or walking along the cherry blossom-lined path near the central library. The Peace Hall, located behind the main building, hosts many concerts, making it a favorite spot for K-pop fans.
Key Info
π Foundation: 1949
π§π»βπ No. of Students : Approx. 24,000
π Location : Hoegi-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
πΆπ» 20 min walk from Hoegi Station (Line 1), 10 min walk from Oedae Station
πΈ Cherry Blossom Spots
βοΈ Bench on the hill between the Peace Hall and the Main Building
βοΈ Fountain in front of the Main Building
β²οΈ The fountain runs on occasions such as orientation, graduation, and the cherry blossom festival.
βοΈ Path leading up to the Department of Fine Arts
https://www.instagram.com/kyunghee_university/
https://www.khu.ac.kr/
https://www.khu.ac.kr/
https://www.khu.ac.kr/
π½οΈ Cafeteria & Cafes
Cheongun Dining Hall
Student and faculty dining halls located on the B2 floor. The hall is open to visitors, and you can purchase the meal vouchers at the kiosk with credit or check cards. Three different sections are available, offering Korean, Western, and stew-based meals.
π Lunch: 11 AM ~ 2:30 PM
π Dinner: 5 PM ~ 6:30 PM
π΅οΈ Kyung Hee University Shop
π KHU Shop
Located on the basement level 1 of Cheongun Hall near the main gate, is open to visitors.
Korea University is a prestigious private university, rivaling Yonsei University. Recently built buildings match the century-old structures with a granite finish, creating a unified campus look. The expansive campus, which includes Anam Campus, Korea University Hospital, and the science campus, features vibrant cherry blossoms, magnolias, forsythia, and azaleas. Singer Sung Si-kyung and actor Park Jung-min are alumni.
The annual 'Koryo-Yonsei' rivalry games against Yonsei University, is held in late September. Oh, the official cheer song of Korea University, , was performed by NewJeans at the 2024 festival. The university's symbol is a tiger, and its school color is crimson red.
Key Info
π Foundation: 1905
π§π»βπ No. of students : Approx. 27,000
π Location : Anam-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
πΆπ» Korea University Station (Line 6) is close to the front gate, and Anam Station is close to the back gate. (Students tend to use Anam station more often.)
πΈ Cherry Blossom Spots
βοΈ Squirrel path behind the Central Library (look for the squirrel statue that changes clothes each season)
βοΈ Aegineung Square on the Natural Science campus ('Transit Love 3' also introduced this place as a dating spot)
βοΈ Baekjun Memorial Hall
https://www.kunews.ac.kr/news
https://www.facebook.com/ku1905/
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π½οΈ Cafeteria & Cafes
Natural Science Campus, Aegineung Dormitory Student Dining Hall
They sell Halal food, which is popular among Muslim students. There are a total of 5 Halal dishes, and a single dish is sold daily. The dishes include roast beef, coconut shrimp, tandoori chicken, and salmon salad, etc.
β’ Anamdong Campus: 1F, University Store, Central Plaza
β’ Natural Science Campus: B1, University Store, Hanasquare
β’ Online Store: crimsonstore.co.kr
It all started with Jejungwon Hospital, Korea's first Western-style hospital, established in 1884 by American missionary Dr. Horace Allen. In 1904, it was renamed Severance Hospital with support from businessman Severance. In 1917, it merged with Yonhi College, founded by missionary Horace Underwood, and became Yonsei University in 1957. The ivy-covered buildings reflect its rich history, while the surrounding mountain offers beautiful greenery.
Yonsei is the alma mater of Park Jin-young, the founder of K-pop agency JYP, and author Han Kang, the first Asian woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Its symbol is an eagle (the only animal that can defeat Korea University's tiger), and its school color is Yonsei blue.
Key Info
π Foundation: 1885
π§π»βπNo. of Students : Approx. 27,700
π Location: Changcheon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
πΆπ» 15 min walk from Sinchon Station (Line 2), 5 min walk from Sinchon Station (Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
πΈ Cherry Blossom Spots
βοΈ Bench in front of Underwood Hall
βοΈ Yun Dong-ju Literature Garden and Baekyangro
βοΈ Path between Yonhee Hall and Seongam Hall
https://www.instagram.com/yonsei_official/
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https://www.instagram.com/yonsei_official/
https://www.instagram.com/yonsei_official/
https://www.instagram.com/yonsei_official/
https://blog.naver.com/yonseiblog
π½οΈ Cafeteria & Cafe
Student Union Masnasaem (λ§λμ), Bureulsaem (λΆλ₯Όμ), Goreulsaem (κ³ λ₯Όμ)
Located in Baekyangnuri, an underground complex cultural space connected to the student union building. Come & enjoy delicious coffee and desserts!
Peter Pan 1978
Cafe located on the first floor of the management building. It's known for its wide variety of baked goods, especially the salted bread and pistachio latte.
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π΅οΈ Yonsei University Shop
π Location
β’ Student Union Building: Altteulsam, Seulgisam
β’ Online Store: yonseicoop.com
π‘Annual Ko-Yon Games (Cold war between 2 universities) π₯
A fierce annual sports rivalry between Yonsei University and Korea University takes place every late September, packed with school pride and passion. It all started in 1926, and the hosting school alternates each year. In even-numbered years, Korea University hosts and calls it βYeonkojeonβ (Yeonsei-Korea Game) as a sign of respect, while in odd-numbered years, Yonsei University hosts and calls it βGoyeonjeonβ (Korea-Yonsei Game). The competition features five sports: baseball, basketball, ice hockey, rugby, and soccerβand the overall wins between the two schools are almost neck and neck!
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