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International Student Handbook

External & International Affairs Team

Table of Contents

PART 1 │Introducing KwangwoonEducational Philosophy and Educational Objectives ....2Role Models and Key Capabilities ................................2 Units/Departments ............................................................3

PART 2 │Academic Information

Academic Calendar ..........................................................5Private Information ..........................................................6Semester Registration ......................................................8Course Registration ..........................................................8Grading System ..............................................................11Tips for Planning a Semester ......................................11Registration Status .........................................................12

PART 3 │Course Curriculum

Curriculum Information .................................................16 Total Credits to Graduate .............................................16Required Courses ...........................................................18Courses for International Students ...............................19Graduation Requirements for Transfer Students .........19Multiple Major System .................................................20Course Evaluation ..........................................................21

PART 4 │Campus Life

Scholarships ....................................................................23Mentoring Program ........................................................23Job Searching Support ..................................................24Club Activities ...............................................................25Safety Measures and Insurancefor International Students ..............................................26School Facilities .............................................................28

PART 5 │Accommodation International House ........................................................32Accommodation Near School .......................................32

PART 6 │Managing Immigration Status

Changing Status of Stayand Extension of Sojourn Period .................................34Permission to Work Part-time ..........................................35Issuing Alien Registration Card ...................................35

PART 7 │Supplement Tourist Attractions around Kwangwoon University ...37Useful Websites .............................................................39

Introducing Kwangwoon

PART 1Introducing Kwangwoon

01 Educational Philosophy and Educational Objectives 02 Role Models and Key Capabilities

03 Units/Departments

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01. Educational Philosophy and Educational Objectives

1. Educational Philosophy

․‘Veritas’: Perform academic research and pursuit of the truth. Educate and mold students into true humans.

․‘Lux’: Spread ‘veritas’ worldwide, and serve the country and human society.

2. Educational Objectives: To foster T talents with deep knowledge and thorough researching skills

02. Role Models and Key Capabilities

1. Role Models

Kwangwoon’s T talents: Outstanding individuals with wide and deep knowledge that are like the letter ‘T’, plus the interfacing (communication) skills

Role Models Key Capabilities Contents

Kwangwoon T-type Role

Models

Integrated Thinking Ability

∙The ability to solve the given problems by having wide and deep insights with multidimensional thinking capability

Global Capability ∙The ability to utilize English and second languages, and accept multiple cultures

Communicative Capability

∙The ability to understand others by having empathy for them, and to express one’s own feelings and thoughts effectively

Challenging Spirit

∙The spirit to pursue new goals and tasks, and to develop and utilize capabilities to the maximum extent

Collaboration Capability

∙The ability to form a team with other members, and share a same goal, and complete the tasks

Introducing Kwangwoon

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College Units/Departments

Electronics and InformationEngineering

Electronic Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering,

Electronics Convergence Engineering, Computer Engineering

Computer Software, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Materials Engineering

Robotics (Information Control Major, Artificial Intelligence System Major)

EngineeringArchitecture (5-year Course), Architectural Engineering (4-year

Course), Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering

Natural ScienceMathematics, Electronic & Biological Physics, Chemistry, Sports &

Leisure Studies, Information & Contents (Evening Class)

Social Sciences Public Administration, Industrial Psychology, Communication Arts (Journalism and Broadcasting, Digital Media, Corporate Media)

LawLaw (Law Major, International Legal Affairs Major, Science and

Technology Related Law),Asset Management (Evening Class)

Business Administration

Business Administration

Northeast Asia

Northeast Asia Trade (Korea-China Trade Major, Korea-Japan Trade Major)

Northeast Asia Cultural Industries (Cultural Exchange Major, Cultural Contents Development Major)

International Studies (Area Studies Major, Global Korea)

Humanities Korean Language and Literature, English Language and Literature

03. Units/Departments

Academic Information

PART 2Academic Information

01 Academic Calendar 02 Private Information

03 Semester Registration

04 Course Registration

05 Grading System

06 Tips for Planning a Semester

07 Registration Status


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01. Academic Calendar * The academic calendar is similar every academic year.

Semester Month Date Academic Affairs Note

Spring semester

March First Monday Spring semester begins 　

April

Mid-April Mid-term exam 　

Mid-April to early May Mid-semester course evaluation - spring semester 　

Late AprilApplication for

[specialization/multi/minor/interdisciplinary program] major - spring semester

　

May

Mid-May Examination for graduation 　

20th Kwangwoon Anniversary 　

Late May Registration for summer session 　

June

Early June Final course evaluation / application for scholarships 　

Early June to mid-June Final exam · make-up week

Late June to mid-July Summer session begins 　

July Early July Final grades entry deadline for summer session 　

August

In August Application period for return from leave of absence 　

Early AugustApplication period for

[specialization/multi/minor/interdisciplinary program] major - fall semester

　

Mid-August Course registration - fall semester 　

Mid-August to late August Application period for leave of absence - fall semester 　

Mid-August to late August Enrollment for fall semester 　

Late August Commencement 　

Fall semester

September

First Monday Fall semester begins 　

Mid-September Sports event and festival 　

Late September Wolgye Festival 　

October

Late October Mid-term exam 　

Late October Mid-semester course evaluation - fall semester 　

Late OctoberApplication period for

[specialization/multi/minor/interdisciplinary program] major - fall semester

　

November Late November Registration for winter session 　

December

Early December to mid-December Final course evaluation / application for scholarships 　

Early December to mid-December Final exam · make-up week

Late December Winter session 　

January Early January Final grades entry deadline for winter session 　

February

In February Application for return from leave of absence 　

Early FebruaryApplication for

[specialization/multi/minor/interdisciplinary program] major - spring semester

　

In February Application period for leave of absence - spring semester 　

Mid-February Course registration for spring semester 　

Mid-February to late February Enrollment for spring semester 　

Mid-February Professors conference 　

Late February Course registration for freshmen 　

Late February Commencement 　

Late February Freshmen orientation 　

March First Monday Matriculation ceremony 　


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02. Private Information

1. Registration: Go to Kwangwoon University’s website (www.kw.ac.kr) and click ‘u-Campus’

2. Insert ID: Insert student ID number

3. Insert password: Insert last 7 digits of alien registration number

* If password is wrong, insert temporary password (Male 5000000, Female 6000000)

4. After logging in, click ‘Edit Personal Information’ located on the upper left corner.

5. Insert personal information: Save changes after inserting house phone number, cell phone number, e-mail address, etc.

* Information must be clear and accurate

◈ The first screen of u-Campus


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◈ The screen after inserting ID and PW (initial screen)

* Above information must be stated clearly and accurately for the school to offer students its services and other information. If any information needs to be changed, students are to do so on their own.


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03. Semester Registration1. Application Period: Spring semester (in February), fall semester (in August)

2. Tuition Fee PaymentGo to Kwangwoon University’s website → go to u-Campus → log in after inserting student ID number and password → click ‘Student Record/Registration/Consultation Management’ on the upper menu bar → click ‘Menu Registration Management’ on the left side → click ‘Print Tuition Bill’ → print out the tuition bill then wire-transfer the tuition fee to the designated bank account on your tuition bill

3. NoticeA. Failure to register through the designated bank branch within the given time period will result

in dismissal.

B. Recipient of scholarships will have the amount received deducted from their tuition bill. Full-tuition scholarship recipients must go through the registration procedure at the bank as well.

04. Course Registration1. Registration

A. Download and then open course registration program from u-Campus.

B. Students are to do this on their own. Log in to the school website with student ID number and password.

* Password is the last 7 digits of alien registration number. If password is wrong, insert temporary password (Male 5000000, Female 6000000)

2. Earnable Credits (per semester): Minimum of 12 to maximum of 21 credits

3. From WhereA. New and transfer students: Welfare Center Building, room #404, the International Zone

☎ 02-940-5707

B. Current students: Can register from anywhere with Internet connection (go to the school website, log in to u-Campus as a current student, download the course registration program, then register courses).

4. NoticeA. New and transfer students will take a Korean fluency test (writing + speaking) and then

choose whether to take the ‘Korean Comprehension Practice’ and the ‘Korean Expression Practice’ (electives, 6 credits) or not.

B. Chinese students cannot take Chinese language courses.

C. The course ‘English Conversation’ for foreign students only can be registered from the External & International Affairs Team within the given period of time.

D. Students who have finished their course registration must receive electronic approval from the department advisor in order for the registered courses to be valid.

* Fourth-year students must see if they are on track to meet the criteria to graduate before registering for a course.


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E.Course registration will not be valid in below cases (the registration cannot be processed).1) Freshmen trying to take courses from other divisions instead of the ones designated to them

based on their student ID numbers

2) Identical courses that had already been taken* Identical courses: Courses with identical titles (regardless of which major the courses are

geared for). Courses with different titles but classified as identical courses for teaching identical or similar contents.

3) Overlapping courses (preset lecture hours by the professor in charge cannot be changed)

4) Over capability courses

5) Registering over 21 credits

5. Dropping CursesA. Drop courses: Go to u-Campus through the school website and students can drop the courses

on their own.

B. Notice: Students cannot drop a course if their credit load falls below the minimum credits required per semester (12 credits), and cannot add additional courses

6. Course Registration ProgramA. Start the course registration program by double clicking the icon below on the desktop.

* If without the course registration program, log in to u-Campus and download.

B. The login page will appear after double clicking the ‘Course Registration’ icon for course registration. Insert student ID number and the password, and then click ‘Log-In’ or press enter. Those eligible to register will be logged in after verification.

C. A screen like the picture below will appear if logged in to the course registration program during the designated registration period. When the registration time and the time of the server overlap, the program will switch to registration mode. Students can register at the precise time without having to close the registration program if they wait until the two time periods overlap.


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D. When the registration time and the time of the server overlap, the program will automatically inform you of your registration status. Press ‘Okay’ and start registering courses.

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05. Grading System1. How Grading Is Done: Sum of the daily performance and test scores

* Daily performance will take into account the scores for projects (reports), homework, presentations, pop quizzes and attendances.

2. Grading Scale

Grade Percentage GPAA+ 95 - 100 4.5A0 90 - 94 4.0B+ 85 - 89 3.5B0 80 - 84 3.0C+ 75 - 79 2.5C0 70 - 74 2.0D+ 65 - 69 1.5D0 60 - 64 1.0F Less Than 60 0

P/NP Pass / Non Pass -

3. Notice

Students must attend 75% of the classes in order to receive a grade. Missing more than 25% of the classes will result in ‘F’ grades. Daily attendance is important as extensive absence may lead to cancellation of visa.

06. Tips for Planning a Semester1. Classifying Courses

A. In college there are ‘major’ courses and ‘elective’ courses. Major courses are courses that students need to take for their respective majors. Elective courses are courses that all students will take regardless of their respective majors.

B. Courses can be divided into ‘required’ courses and ‘optional’ courses. Required courses are courses

that students must take in order to graduate. Optional courses are courses that students can take

according to their preferences.

2. Class Hours and CreditsA. Most courses are worth 3 credits, while a few carry 1 or 2 credits. Each course is 3 hours a

week.

B. A minimum of 140 credits are necessary to graduate. 17.5 credits (about 18 credits) will need to be earned per semester to graduate. Per each semester, students can register for a minimum of 12 credits to a maximum of 21 credits.

3. Managing GradesThe grades students receive from college are tools that show how diligent and hard working the students are, and how well they understand the subjects that they major in. Therefore the grades have great an impact when it comes to judging someone, as well as building a career after graduating. Here are some tips for getting good grades.

A. Write descriptive answersExams in college require certain amount of descriptive writings. Instead of memorizing everything from the lectures and writing them down, it is more important to show the


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professors that you fully understand the contents from the lectures by writing down the answers in your own words.

B. Turning in reports is a must One of the important factors that affects your final grade is reports. Reports, which require researching and collecting data as well as writing, are as important as exams when it comes to your final grade. Therefore, it would be unwise to neglect them. As studying in college is all about studying with your own will, reports should be considered as one of the processes of that.

C. Studying in advance is vitalStudying in advance and reviewing are a must even in college! If you learn the important concepts by going over your textbooks and study materials, it will help you to better understand the contents taught in the lecture that day. Prepare questions you may want to ask in advance by writing them down in a notebook with the main points.

07. Registration Status1. General Leave of Absence

A. Definition: Absence for a certain period owing to personal reasons (sickness or other unavoidable circumstances)

B. Procedure:1) Fill out a leave of absence application form and visit the External & International Affairs Team

with your alien registration card or passport.

2) Have it confirmed and stamped.

3) Submit it to the External & International Affairs Team.

C. Notice1) In the case of leave of absence, international students must leave Korea within a month from the

first effective day of their absence, and their visa extension and re-entry are not allowed.

2) Students will be dismissed if they do not return or extend their leave of absence once their term is over.

2. Absence with LeaveA. Definition: In case of absence owing to personal family events or on the grounds of health, the

period of absence is considered as attendance if you summit a report of absence

B. Procedure: Apply to the department in which you belong a week before the final exams for each semester

C. Documents: Report of absence (located in each department office), certificate for family events,

certificate of hospitalization/discharge

D. Notice: If hospitalized for over 4 weeks, students may go on a leave of absence for the current semester

3. Return from AbsenceA. Category

1) Regular return: Return from absence as scheduled.


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2) Earlier return: Return from absence one semester earlier than scheduled.

3) Return to the same curriculum: It is allowed to re-enroll the same curriculum (as many as for two semesters) if an applicant’s GPA of the semester is below 1.50.

B. Procedure: Log in to the school website → registration and enrollment → application for leave of absence/return from absence → enter information → finished (International students must contact the External & International Affairs Team first and confirm every checklist item.)

C. Requirement after Return1) Tuition payment (Print out a tuition bill from the school website for payment. Note that

the registration period for those who return from absence is different from the regular enrollment period.)

2) Enrollment: Online enrollment is available only on a designated enrollment day.

D. Notice1) In the case of return from absence, the school does not provide visa processing service on

behalf of students. Students should have their D-2 visa issued in their home country, or they must change their C-3 to D-2 after they re-enter Korea.

2) After return from absence, students are not allowed to cancel their enrollment of the semester.

3) Students are responsible for any disadvantage which might be caused by earlier return from absence.

4. Dismissal and Voluntary WithdrawalA. Categories

1) Failure to register: Failure to make a registration (tuition payment and enrollment) within the fixed deadline.

2) Failure to return from absence: Failure to return from absence without good reason after the term expires.

3) Academic probation: Students whose GPA is below 1.25 right after two consecutive academic probations (below 1.50); or students who have four academic probations in total.

4) Expiration of attendance years: Those who have enrolled more than 16 semesters (20 semesters in case of Architecture Department), two times longer than the normal attendance period. As for transfer students and those who get re-admission, if they fail to graduate even after they have attended school two times longer than the normal attendance period applied to them.

※ The period of the leave of absence is out of calculation in the period of attendance.

5) Probation: Dismissal due to academic probations or disciplinary punishment.

6) Voluntary withdrawal: Students who apply for voluntary withdrawal.

B. Procedure of Voluntary Withdrawal: 1) Fill out an application form of voluntary withdrawal and visit the External & International

Affairs Team with your alien registration card or passport.


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2) Have it confirmed and stamped.

3) Submit it to the Student Service Center

5. Academic ProbationA. Students whose GPA is below 1.50 at the end of a semester will be warned of probation.

B. Students will be dismissed if their GPA is below 1.25 after 2 consecutive academic probations or if they have 4 academic probations in total.

C. Students are allowed to re-enroll in the same curriculum on a semester or yearly basis if they have poor academic achievements.

6. Re-admission

A. If students want to obtain a re-admission after they were dismissed or voluntarily withdrawn, they are allowed to gain a re-admission through due process only when there are vacancies in relevant departments. In case of students who were dismissed because of the expiration of their attendance years or of disciplinary punishment under Article 77 of the KWU Rules and Regulations, they will not be granted re-admission.

B. Qualified candidates for re-admission1) Students who were dismissed or voluntarily withdrawn: After 2 semesters (12 months) from

the dismissal.

2) Students who do not exceed one re-admission.

C. Procedure (International students must contact the External & International Affairs Team first.)1) Application period: A separate announcement (to be announced during July and January

every year)

2) Required Documents: Application form for re-admission and GPA

3) Where: Student Service Center, Education Support Team, Office of Planning

4) Notice․Students must pay tuition and enroll for classes within a fixed registration period.․Students will be automatically dismissed if they fail to register within a fixed time

framework.

7. Major Change: Contact Education Support Team (02-940-5022)

PART 3

Course Curriculum

01 Curriculum Information 02 Total Credits to Graduate

03 Required Courses

04 Courses for International Students

05 Graduation Requirements for Transfer Students

06 Multiple Major System

07 Course Evaluation

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01. Curriculum Information 1. Types of Courses and Explanations on Course Codes

A. Types of courses

Types of Courses Note

Elective CoursesRequired Elective Courses

Optional Elective Courses

MajorCourses

Required Major Courses

Optional Major Courses

Major Courses for Those Who

Multi-major

Required Major Courses for the Multi-major

Optional Major Courses for the Multi-major

General Major Courses

․Major Courses from Different Majors․Teacher Certification Courses for Students Who Did Not Apply for

Teacher Certification ProgramTeacher

Certification Courses

Non Electives

Military Science Courses (ROTC)

Courses Only for the ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) Students

Authentication Courses

Authentication Required Courses

Authentication Optional Courses

Interdisciplinary Program

Optional Courses for Interdisciplinary Program

Required Courses for Interdisciplinary Program

B. Explanations on course codes○ ○ ○ ○ - ○ - ○ ○ ○ ○ - ○ ○ | | | | | | | Class number: 01, 02, 03, --- | | Course title number: Refer to the title of the courses | Course level (based on grades): FR=>in 100’s, SO=>in 200’s, JR=>in 300’s, SR=>in 400’s

Department number ex) 0000-1-2957-01⇒ Department for every student - in 100’s - Introductory Engineering Design - Class 1

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02. Total Credits to Graduate

1. From the class of 2010 (including second-year transfer students in 2011, third-year transfer students in 2012)

College

Electives (Required Courses

Included)

Major Courses(Required Courses

Included)

Students’ Choice Total Credits to Graduate

Electronics & Information Engineering, Engineering 30 60 50 140Architecture (5-years) 30 120 20 170

Natural Science, Social Science, Business Administration, Law, Korean Language & Literature 30 45 65 140

3 Divisions of College of Northeast Asia 42 84 24 150


College


Included)

Major Courses(Required

Courses Included)Students’ Choice Total Credits to

Graduate

Electronics & Information Engineering, Engineering 30 60 50 140

Architecture (5-years) 30 120 20 170

Natural Science

Mathematics 30 54 56 140Electrophysics, Chemistry,Sport & Leisure Studies 30 60 50 140

Business Administration, Law, Humanities,Social Science (Communication Arts) 30 45 65 140

Social Science (Public Administration, Industrial Psychology 30 51 59 140

3 Divisions of College of Northeast Asia 42 84 24 150


College


Included)


Included)


Electronics & Information Engineering, Engineering 30 60 50 140Architecture (5-years) 30 120 20 170

Natural ScienceMathematics 30 54 56 140

Electrophysics, Chemistry,Sport & Leisure Studies 30 60 50 140

Business Administration, Law, Humanities,Social Science (Communication Arts) 30 45 65 140

Social Science (Public Administration, Industrial Psychology) 30 51 59 140

Northeast Asia (Northeast Asia Cultural Industries) 24 66 50 140

Northeast Asia (Northeast Asia Trade) 30 72 38 140


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College


Included)


Included)


Electronics & Information Engineering, Engineering 30 60 50 140

Architecture (5-years) 30 120 20 170

Natural Science

Mathematics 30 54 56 140

Electrophysics,Chemistry, Sport & Leisure

Studies30 60 50 140

Information & Contents 30 45 45 120

Humanities

Korean Language and Literature 30 51 59 140

English Language and Literature 30 45 65 140

Law

Law 30 45 65 140

Asset Management 30 45 45 120

Business Administration, Social Science (Communication Art) 30 45 65 140

Social Science (Public Administration, Industrial Psychology) 30 51 59 140

Northeast Asia

Northeast Asia Trade 30 72 38 140

Northeast Asia Cultural Industries, International Studies 24 66 50 140

Global Korea Studies, International Studies 30 45 45 120

* ‘Students’ choice’ means students may choose any course that they want to take whether it is a course for their major, multi-major, other major or an elective

* Credits needed when doing a specialization, multi-major, minor, or multi-specialization

Classification Specialization Multi-major Minor Multi-specializationCredits Needed 70 45 21 70

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03. Required Courses

College

Electives

Electronics & Information Engineering

Engineering Natural Science Humanities Social Science Law Business

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Chemistry Category 4 4

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Engineering, Environmental

Engineering Depts.)

Sum 12 (9) 12 (15) 9 (6) 6 (9) 15 15 6 6 9 (6) 6 (9) 6 6 6 6

* For every subject category, refer to the ‘Basic Subject Group Category’ section in the course catalogue.

* Students who are in the college of Electronics & Information Engineering have to take ‘Introduction to Engineering Design (Basic Subject)’ for only one semester out of two.

* As of now in 2013, ‘English Communication’ is the only required elective students have to take. ‘Computer Software’ and ‘Mathematics’ are optional electives.

04. Courses for International Students1. Electives: ‘Cultural Heritage of Korea’, ‘Korean Expression Practice’

2. Courses from the Global Korea Studies of the International Studies Department

05. Graduation Requirements for Transfer Students1. Before registering for any courses, transfer students must consult with their Head of Department

to clarify which of the credits transferred are approved (electives, major, optional courses), which credits need to be obtained and then register for courses.

2. Transfer students may take the same courses that they have taken in their previous school and earn new credits as a student of Kwangwoon University. In this case, this will not be seen as taking the identical courses again.


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3. Even if the transfer students have fulfilled the total major credits needed for their new majors with the credits transferred from their previous schools, they still have to fulfill the credit requirements for their new majors including taking all required courses and other additional required courses for the transfer students.

※ All required courses must be taken prior to graduation. Missing out even one would mean

the student will not graduate.

4. Transfer students who transferred in their third year, first semester, must take more than four semesters. Transfer students who transferred in their second year, first semester, must take more than six semesters.

5. Transfer students who transferred in their third year, second semester, must take every required major courses for their grade before they graduate (third year, first semester and second semester).

06. Multiple Major System1. Definition of Multiple Major System

A. Specialization: After earning a minimum of 45 credits for the student’s first major (minimum of 35 credits for the class of 2002), earning 25 more credits (total of 70 credits or more).

* Electronics & Information Engineering, Engineering, Northeast Asia Depts. do not offer specialization programs

B. Multi-major: Taking 45 credits (35 credits for the class of 2002 or before) of other departments’ major courses while taking their own major courses (Northeast Asia Dept. is operated separately)

C. Multiple specializations: Taking other departments’ major as their specialization while taking their own major courses (must pass the examination for graduation or write a graduation thesis for which the students specialize in)

D. Minor: Taking 21 credits of other departments’ major courses while taking their own major courses

E. Interdisciplinary Program: Program where two or more divisions, departments or graduate school collaborate and offer major courses for the students

2. How to Register: Register or cancel registration within the given period of time via the Internet

3. Courses to Take A. Required major courses for students’ own majors

B. Students are not obligated to take required major courses for the majors which they multi-major or minor in.

C. Students who are enrolled in the Interdisciplinary Program are obligated to take required major courses for the program.

D. Taking other departments’ or divisions’ major courses, which will be considered the same as the major courses from the students’ own departments, is acceptable

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E. If the major which the student multi-major or minor in and the student’s first major have the same identical major courses, and the student take those courses from either one of the two different majors, the student will be credited for both majors. 9 credits are the most students can earn from such courses. This does not apply to the total credits needed for graduation.

4. NoticeA. If the student who applied for multi-major or minor program drops out of the program, but

has met the graduation requirements, then the student may graduate. In any case where the student drops out, the major courses the student had taken from other departments apart from their own will be regarded as general major courses. However, if the student has earned 21 credits or more for the major the student was trying to multi-major in before dropping out, the student may apply for minor programs for that matter.

B. If the student who applied for multi-major program has met the graduation requirements, but has not met the requirements for the majors the student is multi-majoring in, the student may apply to postpone graduation and finish up the program.

C. Students cannot apply for multi-major or minor in Sport & Leisure Studies, and Architecture majors.

D. Students cannot apply for multi-major or minor in majors with different program years (4-years, 5-years).

07. Course Evaluation1. From Where: Anywhere with a computer that has Internet connection

2. Evaluation Period: Right after the mid-term exam (mid-semester course evaluation), from a week before the final exam to the day final exams end (final course evaluation)

3. Contents of the Questions: How good were the contents of the lectures, how well was the course taught, how well was the course managed, how well did you learn, how was the lecturer/professor, self-evaluation, personal opinions, optional questions depending on the types of courses.

4. How to Get to the Evaluation Questions Go to the school website→ u-Campus → ‘General Course Information’ → ‘Course Evaluation/Grades/Scholarships’ → ‘Course Evaluation’ → Press ‘Evaluate’ on the right end of each course → Answer questions

5. Notice A. Course evaluation can be completed only after the students answer both the multiple choice

questions and short essay questions. The multiple choice questions will be asked for every course.

B. Students who did not complete course evaluations will not be able to check their final grades online.

C. The results of course evaluation will be revealed on u-Campus for 10 days, sometime around the date of the next semester’s course registration period.


PART 4Campus Life

01 Scholarships 02 Mentoring Program

03 Job Searching Support

04 Club Activities

05 Safety Measures and Insurance for International Students

06 School Facilities

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01. Scholarships1. Scholarships for the Entering Semester

A. General students: 50% of tuition

B. Students who are from partner universities or Kwangwoon Center for Korean Language and Culture: 60% of tuition (only apply to one)

2. Scholarships for the Semesters after the Entering Semester A. 100% of tuition if the previous semester’s GPA is 4.0 or above

B. 70% of tuition if the previous semester’s GPA is 3.5 or above but below 4.0

C. 50% of tuition if the previous semester’s GPA is 3.0 or above but below 3.5

D. 40% of tuition if the previous semester’s GPA is 2.5 or above but below 3.0

E. 30% of tuition if the previous semester’s GPA is 2.0 or above but below 2.5

※ Scholarships will be given for 8 semesters only (except for Architecture Dept. with 10 semesters)

02. Mentoring Program1. Purpose

To strengthen international students’ ability to adapt into Korean society by having a Korean student (mentor) help international students (mentee) understand the living in Korea, Korean culture, manners in Korea, the university culture and the university’s education system.

2. ActivitiesA. Learn about what goes on inside the campus to enjoy a successful campus life

B. Learn how to use the school website

C. Learn about the school facilities such as the Student Service Center, Central Library, school bookstore, post office, etc.

D. Learn how to shop and eat at stores and restaurants near the university, and learn about the location of banks and ATM machines.

E. Learn about Korean culture (manners, historic sites etc.)

3. How to Apply: By visiting the External & International Affairs Team

4. Notice: All the new coming (transferring) international students (including exchange students) must take the program in their entering semester. Those who do not participate in the program or drop out before the program is over may face disadvantages when applying for scholarships.


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03. Job Searching Support1. Hosting Departments: Office of Student Affairs Career Service Team

(tel: 02-940-5035, email: [email protected], website: http://job.kw.ac.kr)2. Available Programs

Category Program (Event) Targeted Grades

Date (Month) Location3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2

Courses for Employment

Strategy

Career Development and Employment Strategy 3~4 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Lecture Room

Employment Strategy (Field of Science and Engineering) 3~4 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Lecture Room

Employment Strategy (Field of Humanities) 3~4 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Lecture Room

Career Exploration 1~2 ■ ■ ■ ■ Lecture RoomWomen’s Career Development 1~4 ■ ■ ■ ■ Lecture RoomService Theory and Business

Manner 1~4 ■ ■ ■ ■ Lecture Room

Habits of Successful People 1~4 ■ ■ ■ ■ Lecture Room21st Century’s True Talents That

Corporations Want 3~4 ■ ■ ■ ■ Lecture Room

Starting Business & Business Strategy 1~4 ■ ■ ■ ■ Lecture Room

Special Lecture on Employment

Strategy

Special Lecture on Personalities That Lead to Success 1~4 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Lecture Room

Special Lectures byCEO, Human Resources Manager 1~4 ■ ■ ■ ■ Lecture Room

Special Lecture onResumes/Interviews/SSAT 3~4 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Lecture Room

Aptitude Test Mock Career Aptitude Test 1~4 ■ ■ ■ ■ Lecture Room

Collaboration with the Ministry

of Labor

CAP Program 1~4 ■ ■ Ministry of LaborHands-on Job Program for

Young-adults 3~4 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Outside Corporations

Internship for Young-adults at Small and Medium-sized Industries Alumni ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Outside

Corporations

Consultation/Clinic

One-on-one Consulting for Future Plans or Employment Strategy 1~4 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Career Service

Team

Resume/Interview Clinic 4 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Career Service Team

Employment Recommendation

from Corporations

Recruiting/Recruitment Fair 3~4 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Bima Building, Hanul Building

Employment Recommendation for Elites from Corporations 4 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Career Service

Team

Employment Support Event

Job Competence Training Camp 3~4 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Outside Training Institute

Leadership Camp 3~4 ■ ■ ■ Outside Training Institute

Job Festival 1~4 ■ CampusGroup Employment Strategy

Counseling Program for Every Respective Department

2~4 ■ ■ Respective Departments

Supports for the Study Groups for Job Search 3~4 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Career Service

Team

Internship

Long Term/Short Term Domestic Internship 2~4 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Outside

CorporationsInternational Global Internship 2~4 ■ Foreign Country

Orientation for Internship 2~4 ■ ■ ■ Lecture Room

Employment Information

Service

Future Plans/Employment Strategy/Interviews/Corporate

Information/Diaries1~4 ■ ■ ■ Career Service

Team

Career Service Team Website 1~4 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Career Service Team

Kwangwoon Job Cafe 1~4 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Career Service Team

Employment Statistics Employment Statistics Survey 1~4 ■ ■ ■ ■ Career Service

Team

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- BLACK SUN - COM’s - K-NET- T I M E - ALA - KITEL

- HLOB - SELA - F O V U

- M☆STARS - ROLAB

- PEGASUS - KUSA - Trick

- KWU Drama - C-Spot - 14Fret

- Phoebus - Six Sound - JMY (Our)

- Blade-runners

- CARP - ELROi - I V F

- Hanhowoo - World People - KWRC

- C C C - Navigators

- Cine People - YMMP - 33 1/3 R.P.M.

- KAPA - Youth Hostel - C.I.A

- C.F - Literature Research Society - Yun Moon

- Bulkku - KATT - KWST

- Kumdobu - Black Shark - Marines

- Korean Martial Arts Research Society - Yein - KAFA

- KWTC - KW Judo - Pegasus- KWAC - KABA - Ice Unicorns

- KW Baduk - DIEU:)

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Category Compensation Note

Injuries to Any Person

KRW 50,000,000 Per PersonKRW 100,000,000 Per Accident Deductible KRW 100,000

Damage to Any Property KRW 50,000,000 Per Accident Deductible KRW 100,000

Medical Care KRW 2,000,000 Per Person/Per Accident

(On/Off Campus, 24 Hours Coverage)

Accidental Death Benefit KRW 5,000,000 Per Person (On/Off Campus, 24 Hours

Coverage)

Every Activity Carried Out in

School

․Every Activity Carried Out in School Events, in Class, or Special Events Sponsored by Other Educational Institutions ․Activities Carried Out in School Club Activities

05. Safety Measures and Insurance for International Students1. Safety Measures

A. Minor injuries and illnesses can be taken care of at the school nurse’s office

B. In case of certain accidents, students can be compensated by the school’s ‘Indemnification Liability Insurance for School Administrators’

◈ Coverage of Indemnification Liability Insurance for School Administrators

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CategoryCompensat

ion

Compensation Limit

Insurance Reimbursement for Accidents

Accidental Death and Dismemberment KRW 10,000,000

Medical Expenses Reimbursement for Inpatients (Hospitals Within Korea)

KRW 10,000,000

Medical Expenses Reimbursement for Outpatients (Hospitals Within Korea)

KRW 250,000

Reimbursement for Funeral Expanses KRW 50,000

Insurance Reimbursement

for Sickness

Death by Sickness KRW 10,000,000

Medical Expenses Reimbursement for Inpatients (Hospitals Within Korea)

KRW 10,000,000

Medical Expenses Reimbursement for Outpatients (Hospitals Within Korea)

KRW 250,000

Reimbursement for Prescriptions (Hospitals Within Korea)

KRW 50,000

Sexual Violence Crime KRW 1,000,000

Liability of Reparation (Deductible\KRW 20,000) KRW 10,000,000

2. Insurance for International Students: Every international student in Kwangwoon University is

required to have insurance. Those without insurance will not be issued a student ID card, and will not be eligible to pay tuition for the next semester.

※ Students who bought their insurance from their home country or privately can turn in the copy of the insurance policies

◈ Range of insurance coverage for international students


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Inquiries Responsible Department Tel LocationIssuance of Varieties of Certificates

and Student ID Card, Leave of Absence/Return from Leave of

AbsenceStudent Service Center 940-5511 Hwado

Building Room # 116Course Registration, Grades,

GraduationEducation Support Team

in Office of Planning 940-5021

Part-time Jobs on Campus, Internship off Campus,

Employment

Career Service Teamin Office of Student

Affairs940-5035

Welfare Center

Building Room #202

Inquiries About Using or Renting School Facilities

Student Welfare Team in Office of Student Affairs 940-5032

Welfare Center

Building Room #206

Inquiries About the Central LibraryCentral Library

Information Management Team

940-5064 Central Library

Inquiries About Scholarships, Part-time Jobs, Sojourn (Visa)

External & International Affairs Team 940-5015

Hwado Building

Room #210

Renting Laptops and Cameras Center for Teaching and Learning 940-5791

Bima Building

Room #101

06. School Facilities1. Administrative Departments

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2. Colleges and Department Offices

College Department Department Office(Omitting 940)

College of Electronics & Information Engineering

Bima Building Room #315☎ 5101, 5107

Electronic Engineering 5295Electronics & Communication

Engineering 5440

Electronics & Convergence Engineering 5110

Computer Engineering 5120Computer Software 5210

Electronic Engineering 5140Electronic Material Engineering 5160

Robotics 5150

College of EngineeringBima Building Room #318

☎ 5601

Architectural Engineering 5190Architecture 5191

Chemical Engineering 5170Environmental Engineering 5180

College of Natural ScienceOkui Building Room #707

☎ 5201

Mathematics 5220Electrophysics 5230

Chemistry 5240Sport & Leisure Studies 5206

College of HumanitiesHanul Building Room #111

☎ 8621

Korean Language and Literature 5350

English Language and Literature 5360

College of Social ScienceHanul Building Room #111

☎ 5785

Public Administration 5330Industrial Psychology 5420Communication Arts 5370

College of LawHanul Building Room #111

☎ 5561

Law 5340Science and Technology Law 5400

Asset Management (Evening Class) Undetermined

College of Business AdministrationNuri Building Room #503

☎ 5302Business 5302

5407

Northeast AsiaHanul Building Room #111

☎ 5301

Northeast Asia Trade 5320Northeast Asia Cultural Industries 5480

International Studies 5485Division of General Education

Hanul Building Room #111☎ 5531

Inquiries about Electives 5531


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3. Facilities

School Facilities Tel Location

Nurse’s Office 940-5034 Welfare Center Building, Floor 2

Post Office 940-5396 Welfare Center Building, Floor 2

Hana Bank 918-1111 Research Center Building, Floor 1

Bookstore 911-8336 Bima Building, Floor 2

Stationary Store 912-9204 Bima Building, Floor 2

Cafe Pegasus 913-8500 Bima Building, Floor 2

Welfare Center Building Dinning Hall (Hamgeemaru) 940-5267 Welfare Center Building, Floor 3

Food Court 940-8650 Kwangwoon Culture Center Basement 1

※ Further inquiries: Call the Operator’s Room (940-5114)


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01 International House 02 Accommodation Near School


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01. International House

Name of the Building International House

Target Tenants International Students

Number of Rooms 16 Rooms (Each Room Accommodates up to 6 People)

Residence Fee (Monthly) KRW 100,000

Included AppliancesAir Conditioning, Refrigerator, TV, Internet Connection, Gas

Burner, Microwave, Washing Machines, etc.

02. Accommodation Near School1. Important Factors to Know

Pay extra caution when looking to find housing other than the school’s International House. Take into account the important factors below to prevent problems.

A. Renting a roomJeonse and wolse: Jeonse is where the tenants pay the deposit for their room, and get it back when their contracts expire and are moving out to another location. Wolse is where the tenants pay for their rent on a monthly basis in addition to the small amount of deposit they will pay.

B. Signing ContractsIn a contract, there are more conditions aside from how much the rent, deposit, etc. are. Therefore, it is crucial to go over the contract thoroughly before signing it. Also, pay a visit to the registry office in that area and check the register to see if there were any legal problems, and make sure to know who the landlord is. When signing a contract, it is better to try to go with faculty from the university, with your relatives, or an older adult, rather than going by yourself, if possible.

C. Choosing a Boarding HouseBoarding houses near the school have different home gadgets, appliances and atmosphere. Therefore, one must do thorough research prior to choosing the right house to live in, in order to avoid any possible problem related to this matter going forward. When choosing a room, meet with the students who are already living there and ask them for specific details. For example, ask them what the landlord is like, does the heater work, is there any problem with hot water supply, is there any noise problem, what are the relationships like between the students living there, is the food appropriate, etc.

2. Place to Ask for Help: The External & International Affairs Team (02-940-5014, 8340)

PART 6Managing Immigration Status

01 Changing Status of Stay and Extension of Sojourn Period

02 Permission to Work Part-time

03 Issuing Alien Registration Card


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01. Changing Status of Stay and Extension of Sojourn Period 1. Changing Status of Stay

A. Required documents (when switching from general training visa (D-4) to overseas study visa (D-2)): Passport, alien registration card, application for changing status of stay, certificate of

admission, receipt for tuition payment, certificate of final academic background, degree verification certificate, census registry (parents’ names in English), bank account statement that has the balance more than KRW 13,000,000, certificate of all language training courses during D-4 studentship including rate of attendance and course period, process fee of KRW 100,000

* Degree verification certificate: Choose one document from ①~③ below① Apostille certificates ② Documents such as Embassy Certificates for diploma, official transcript of academic records with the verification by the Consulate, etc. ③ Academic records or documents certified by the Ministry of Education of China or other institutions approved by the Ministry of Education of China

2. Extension of Sojourn Period

A. Application form for general degree courses (bachelor’s, master’s, doctor’s degrees, etc.) : Passport, alien registration card, application for extension of sojourn period, certificate of

enrollment, academic transcript, receipt for tuition payment, bank account statement that has the balance more than KRW 6,000,000, process fee of KRW 60,000

B. Those who find it necessary to stay in Korea due to writing a thesis after finishing master’s or doctor’s degree: Passport, alien registration card, extension of sojourn period application form,

recommendation letter from the department advisor, process fee of KRW 60,000

3. Permission of Extension for Employment after Graduation (D-10) A. Subject:

1) International students who earned bachelor’s degrees (equivalent or above) or are anticipating having their degrees from colleges inside Korea.

2) International students who earned research degrees from the academic research institutes, etc. or are anticipating having their research degrees from institutes inside Korea.

* For those with GPA below 3.0 need recommendation letter from the advisory professor

B. Permission Period: 6 months per extension (maximum 10 months)

C. Required documents for application: Passport, alien registration card, application form, certificate of graduation, academic

transcript, recommendation letter from the advisory professor (for those with GPA below3.0), process fee of KRW 100,000

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02. Permission to Work Part-time 1. Subject: Students who have overseas study visa (D-2) or general training visa (D-4-1) with

recommendations from their department advisors (assistant professor or higher, the Head of Training for general trainees).

2. Work Hours LimitA. Doing undergraduate or language trainee programs: Within 20 hours per week

B. Doing master’s or doctor’s degree: Within 30 hours per week

C. Those who find it necessary to stay in Korea due to writing a thesis after finishing master’s or doctor’s degree: Within 30 hours per week

* Working on national holidays, Saturdays, Sundays and during vacations will not count as work hours when calculating weekly hours (no working hours limit). The number of work places is limited to 2 places.

3. UnqualifiedA. Those with 70% or lower attendance from the most recent semester.

Those with GPA below 2.0 (C grade) and are considered unsuitable to become good students or workers.

B. Those who did not provide every information about the part-time job (location, work hours, etc.).Those who did not report switching from one part-time job to another.

4. How to Apply:Visit the External & International Affairs Team and take a recommendation form for ‘the recommendation letter for part-time job for international students’. After filling that out, go to www.hikorea.go.kr and submit the paper work and send your application.

03. Issuing Alien Registration Card1. International students intending to stay in Korea more than 91days after entry must register

within 90 days in the appropriate Immigration Office or Consular Office from the date of entry to Korea

2. Required Documents: Passport, application form for alien registration card, 2 ID photos, certificate of enrollment,

process fee of KRW 30,000


PART 7Supplement

01 Tourist Attractions around Kwangwoon University 02 Useful Websites

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01. Tourist Attractions around Kwangwoon University1. Taereung (Gongneung-dong, Nowon-gu)

Taereung is the tomb of Queen Munjeoung Yun (1501~1565) who was the second wife of Jungjong the 11th king (Reign 1506~1544) of the Joseon dynasty. Her family clan is Papyong and when she was 17 years old, she became the queen after the death of Jungjong’s lawful wife, Queen Janggyeong. She was meant to be buried with Jungjong in Jeongneung, but was buried in Taereung because of the waterlogging during the rainy seasons. The grave is surrounded by a stone wall which has twelve sides and each of them has Chinese zodiac symbols and cloud shapes carved on it. The table stone and the pillar stone in front of the grave were made according to the five rituals of the country’s foundation. Under the grave, there is a T-shaped house for sacrificial purposes before the royal tomb. This had been destroyed during Korean War but were rebuilt in 1995. The stone seal, which has the shape of a human, is made in a four head figure with no three dimensional effects. This shows the characteristics of the stone seals of that era.

2. Gangneung (Gongneung-dong, Nowon-gu)Gangneung is a grave where Myeongjong, the 13th king of Joseon dynasty (Reign 1545~1567) is buried with his wife Queen Insun Shim (1532~1575). This grave is one part of a twin grave, in which the queen’s grave is placed beside king’s grave after the queen’s death. There is a folding stone, which resembles one in Taereung, and Jang Myeong Deung, that functions as a lantern made of stone. These show the style characteristics of the 16th century.

3. The Korea Military Academy (Gongneung-dong, Nowon-gu)The Korea Military Academy in Nowon-gu, has a military museum which has the most relicsin country, an army museum that possesses weaponry, general equipment and clothes from prehistoric ages to modern times and an outside weapon exhibition center which has very early canons, modern combat missiles, and even aircraft. Also, you can enjoy the Hwarang ceremony, which is a cadet’s parade, that takes place at 16:30 every Friday.

4. Samgunbu Cheongheondang (Gongneung-dong, Nowon-gu, The Korea Military Academy)Samgunbu is the abbreviation of Uiheung Samgunbu, which is the military instrument that controlled the military command and affairs in the early Joseon Dynasty. After several systemic changes, Heungseon Daewongun reorganized it in the 2nd year of King Gojong’s reign, but it was abolished in the 17th year of King Gojong’s reign and belonged to Tongri Min. Cheongheondang is the government office which was built in the 5th year of King Gojong’s reign by Heungseon Daewongun. It was used as a government office of Tongri Min in the 17th year of King Gojong’s reign (1880), used as a government office of demonstrators in the 31st year of King Gojong’s reign (1894), and from the 4th year of King Sunjong’s reign (1910) to 1926 it was used as an infantry headquarters of the Joseon Dynasty. The current building was moved here in 1967 when the integrated government building was built, and renovated in 1977. The size of the building is five units at the front, three units on the sides, and the roof is an eight angled roof that is reminiscent of the Chinese letter 八 when seen


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from the side of the building. The Gong Po, which is made on the top of the pillar to decorate and support the eaves of the roof, is in the shape of a wing of birds. This is the so called ‘Form in Ikkong Structural System’ that shows the characteristic of the buildings in the late Joseon Dynasty well. The sign board that Cheongheondang is written on was made by Shin Gwanho, a military official in the late Joseon Dynasty (1810~1884: Renamed as Shin Hun).

5. Fortress Wall on Mount Bulam (Junggye-dong, Nowon-gu)The fortress which is located in the south of Mount Bulam, has a pentagon shape, and is 236 meters in circumference. This fortress is considered as a building that was built in the period of the three states, and was designated as a monument of Seoul special city on December 23rd, 2010. To make specific inquiries, call 02-2116-3787, the Ministry of Culture and Sports, Nowon-gu, Seoul special city.

6. Biseokgol Neighborhood ParkBiseokgol Neighborhood Park, which opened in January, 2009 is placed in 820 streets, Wolgye-dong, took 10 months of construction with its 8,000 square meter extent. You can find 13 statues of civil servants, 6 statues of young boys, 8 stone posts, 2 tombstones and 2 cover stones, which were spread all over in places like Yumkwang private institute in Wolgye-dong, near the railroad of the Gyeongchun line in Gongneung-dong, Mount Suraksan, Mount Bulam, Sanggye-dong and Doseonsa Temple, despite its high educational value and necessity of protection. These statues are now gathered and placed in Biseokgol memorial stone valley under the consultation of the Cultural Heritage Administration.

There are statues of civil servants wearing the official uniform and holding Scepter of the Ivory Tablet, young boy statues that represent the role of serving an important person, 2 meter high pillar stone, which is for the spirit to recognize its own grave and for people to find the grave easily, and a gravestone that is standing to admire the achievement of the deceased person. All these statues are the symbols of protection for the grave against invaders from outside, with all different sizes and levels of carving according to the deceased person’s position and their descendants’ power. Therefore, one could look at the characteristics of stone sculptures from the early Joseon Dynasty to the early 1900s by exhibiting the handmade stone statues found in this place.

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02. Useful Websites

1. Integrated system for study in Korea (www.studyinkorea.go.kr): Information about Korea, learning Korean language, scholarships for international students,

general consultation about living in Korea, organizing meetings for international students in Korea, sponsoring recruitment fairs, career development support

2. Seoul Global Center (http://global.seoul.go.kr): General consultation about living in Korea, tips on living in Korea, experiencing Korean

cultures, education program

3. TOPIK - Test of Proficiency in Korean (www.topik.go.kr): Information arcade, exam application, exam information, exam introduction, exam result

4. Korea Tourism Organization (www.visitkorea.or.kr): Information about traveling in Korea