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
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
Morality
To foster moral character
To teach leadership skills
To promote democratic civil ethics
Community Service
To live in gratitude
To help realize social justice
To disseminate the idea of one global community