Department of History

Since it was founded at Chonnam National University in 1952, the Department of History has grown to be one of the most respected departments within the University and in Korea. Within the Honam region of Korea, the department is generally regarded as the most prestigious in the field of history. The Department has 11 full-time faculty members, 17 part-time instructors, 30 full-time graduate students, and 165 undergraduate students. The department faculty are committed to helping students think critically and independently, and make them understand how cultures have evolved and become what they are today. The undergraduate program focuses on three main areas: Korean history, Asian history, and Western history. The discipline of the faculty, which ranges across the major geographical and chronological fields, covers from ancient Korea history to contemporary U.S. history.
The department enjoys a reputation for excellence in both undergraduate and graduate teaching. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Careers

Our graduates are proud of their education in the department and have gone on to a variety of successful careers, including research, education, public service, and many other areas in society

Contact Information

• Phone : +82-62-530-3240
• Homepage : http://history.jnu.ac.kr