Hongik University High School

Hongik University College of Education Affiliated High School, commonly known as Hongik University High School (홍대부고), is a high school for boys in Seongbuk District, Seoul, South Korea. It is part of a system of schools affiliated with Hongik University.[1]

Hongik University High School
(홍익대학교 사범대학 부속고등학교, 弘益大學校師範大學附屬高等學校)
Location
Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

South Korea
Information
TypePrivate, Day
Motto홍익인간 산학일체
弘益人間 産學一體
Established1954
GenderBoys
Enrollment300+
Campusurban
Websitehongik.sen.hs.kr

History

The school was originally Seongbuk Middle and High School, educating students from ages 13 to 19. Its origins actually date to the Japanese colonial era and was known Gyeongseong Foreign Language Academy, Gyeongseong being the old name of Seoul. In 1969, in line the "3+3" policy implemented by the government, the middle school and high school were split into separate schools. Both schools were incorporated into the Hongik Foundation (홍익학원) in 1970 and renamed accordingly to reflect its status as schools affiliated with Hongik University.[2]

Athletics

Hongik University High School is known for its fencing and basketball teams. Its student athletes have represented South Korea in international junior-level competitions.

The basketball program was founded in 1955.[2] The team regularly made it to the semi-finals of national tournaments but was largely overshadowed by the likes of Whimoon, Kyungbock and Yongsan High Schools and did not win its first title until the 1990s.[3]

The fencing program was founded in 1957, just a year after the Joseon Fencing Association had been reorganized into the present-day Korean Fencing Federation.[2] It was the first high school in the country to have its own fencing team.[4] Previously, fencing was only available through a community sports club or private coaching.

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Academics: Affiliated Schools". Hongik University.
  2. "학교 연혁" (in Korean). Hongik University High School website.
  3. "[매거진] 2019년 영광을 재현하겠다 농구명문으로 우뚝 솟은 홍대부고". Jumpball (in Korean). April 17, 2021.
  4. "스포츠 명문고를 찾아서 [10] 홍익사대부고 펜싱부". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). April 12, 2007.
  5. "신흥 명문고(高) 스타들, 코트를 지배하다". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). December 30, 2009.
  6. "[학교 탐방] 홍대부고 1편 - 한 학교에서만 21년, 이무진 코치의 기억에 남은 제자는?" (in Korean). BasketKorea.com. January 4, 2022.
  7. "오빠들 플레이 여전히 멋있네". The Dong-a Ilbo (in Korean). February 19, 2004.
  8. "올림픽 메달 꿈꾸는 펜싱 기대주들". Seoul Shinmun (in Korean). August 10, 2012.
  9. "박재정, '배우 지망생' 남동생 공개…비현실 형제의 애정 표현에 일동 '깜짝'". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). July 31, 2021.

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