Wonkwang University, Iksan

Name: Wonkwang University
Address: Iksan, South Korea

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Wonkwang University is a university located in Iksan, South Korea. Founded as Youilhakrim in 1946, it is one of the few academies affiliated with Won Buddhism. Yuilhakrim was succeeded by Wonkwang Junior College on 5 November 1951, and gained college status on 29 January 1953. The Postgraduate School was opened in 1967, and in 1971 it gained university status. ()

Local name: 원광대학교 Coordinates: 35°58'16"N, 126°57'22"E

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Iksan South Korea

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Wonkwang University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mireuksa, Won Buddhism History Museum.

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Sacred and religious sites, , Temple
Mireuksa, Iksan
129 min walk • Mireuksa was the largest Buddhist temple in the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje. The temple was established in 602 by King Mu and is located 36.012083 N, 127.031028 E, modern Iksan, North Jeolla Province, South Korea.
~1540 ftW
35°58'21"N • 126°57'4"E
Won Buddhism History Museum, Iksan
8 min walk • Museum

Wonkwang University, Iksan

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Wonkwang University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Mireuksa, Iksan

Won Buddhism History Museum, Iksan