Catholic Kwandong University

Catholic Kwandong University (가톨릭관동대학교) is a private Roman Catholic University located in Gangneung, Gangwon-do, South Korea.

The Kwandong Hockey Centre is on its grounds.

History

 * 31 May 1954 - Kwandong University Foundation was established.
 * 28 February 1955 - Kwandong University Hospital was created.
 * 26 February 26, 1959 - promoted to a 4-year program University.
 * 12 December 1972 - Merged with Myongji University.
 * 31 August 2014 - due to financial difficulties, Myeongji University ceased operating Kwandong University. 
 * 1 September 2014 - reopened as Catholic Kwandong University, under the supervision of the Diocese of Incheon, who provided to aid with the transition.

Notable people

 * Xiumin (Exo)
 * Park Gwang-hyun