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Korea University 고려대학교

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Korea University (KU; Korean: 고려대학교) is a private research university in Seoul, South Korea. Korea University also maintains a satellite campus in Sejong City. Established in 1905 as Bosung College by Lee Yong-Ik, a prominent official of the Korean Empire, Korea University is among South Korea's oldest institutions of higher education, and is the nation's first modern private university. It is named after Goguryeo, an ancient Korean kingdom.

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Korea University (고려대학교) — verified Korean university. In Seoul. Founded 1905.

Details

• Founded: 1905
• Founder: Lee Yong-Ik
• Location: Seoul, South Korea
• Type: private research university
• Original Name: Bosung College
• Name: Korea University
• Current Name Adopted: 1946년

Location

37.5871, 127.031 · View on map →

Source reconciliation

• Wikidata lists the Korean name as 고려대학교 정경대학; KoreaAPI uses 고려대학교 (chosen by source authority).
• Wikidata lists the English name as Korea University College of Political Science and Economics; KoreaAPI uses Korea University (chosen by source authority).

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Verification history

Verified & tracked since 2026-08-16 · 6 verified snapshots. Recorded changes:

• agency/network (소속사): Seongbuk District → Seoul — as of 2026-09-08

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