Founding Philosophy

Wonkwang University provides society’s future leaders a full integrated education that combines knowledge and morality to realize the founding principle of Won-Buddhism“, With this Great Opening of Matter, let there be a Great Opening of Spirit.”

University Motto

 - Cultivation of Both Knowledge and Morality

 - Practice of Moral Principle

Educational Goal

On the basis of the educational goals of the nation and the founding principle of Won-Buddhism, the educational goal of Wonkwang University is to prepare students to serve the country and to contribute to the progress of society. At Wonkwang, educators and students endeavor to acquire good moral sensibility to serve the community.

Educational Objectives

  1.  Research

• To creatively study academic theories
• To foster the ability to apply theories
• To promote the ability to adapt to the global information society
• To preserve traditional cultural values

 2. Morality

• To foster moral character
• To teach leadership skills
• To promote democratic civil ethics

 3. Community Service

• To live in gratitude
• To help realize social justice
• To disseminate the idea of one global community