Catholic Kwandong University () 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.
- 1995 - Yangyang Campus opened in 1995 but closed in 2008.
- 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.
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