Chung Eui Girls' High School
Chung Eui Girls' High School was a Methodist girls' school in Pyongyang, North Korea founded in 1896.[1]
| Chung Eui Girls' High School | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 정의고등녀학교 |
|---|---|
| Hancha | 正義高等女學校 |
| Revised Romanization | Jeongui-godeung-yeohakgyo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chŏngŭi-godŭng-nyŏhakkyo |
History
The school was founded by Methodist missionary Mattie W. Noble in November 26th 1896, starting from educating 9 women, and the school taught elementary level reading. In 1899, Methodist missionary E. Douglas Follwell continued the works of the school. The school used to be run cooperatively with the Presbyterian church, but became independent from it in 1918.In 1920, Dillingham became the principal for the school, and improved the accommodations.[2]
Notable alumni
References
- Schultz, Ulrike; Shaw, Gisela (2003). Women in the world's legal professions. Hart Publishing. pp. 452–. ISBN 978-1-84113-319-5. Retrieved 26 April 2013.
- "정의여학교". Encyclopedia of Korean Culture.
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