Kim Hyong Jik University of Education (Korean: 김형직사범대학) is a university in North Korea located in Tongdaewon-guyok, Pyongyang.
김형직사범대학 | |
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| Established | 1946 |
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| Location | , |
| Kim Hyong Jik University of Education | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 김형직사범대학 |
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| Hancha | 金亨稷師範大學 |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Hyeongjik Sabeom Daehak |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Hyŏngjik Sabŏm Taehak |
History
editThe school started as the Pyongyang Teacher Training College (평양교원대학) on October 1, 1946, as a 2-year tertiary educational institution. In 1948 it was promoted to a 4-year degree as the Pyongyang University of Education. In 1972, the school was divided to Pyongyang University of Education No.1 and No.2, and No.1 became the current Kim Hyong Jik University of Education in 1975 after Kim Hyong-jik, father of Kim Il Sung. In 1980 it became a 5-year course.[1]
Notable achievements
editThe university is trying to improve on the quality of biology education and has opened 20 related departments.[2]
References
edit- ^ 김형직사범대학. Encyclopedia of Korean Culture.
- ^ 생물학 명문으로 떠오른 김형직사범대학. tongilnews. 14 February 2002.
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