Hyundai Senior High School

Hyundai Senior High School (Korean: 현대고등학교; Hanja: 現代高等學校) is an autonomous private high school located in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea. The school was established by Hyundai Group (현대그룹), and the founder is Chung Ju-yung (정주영). The school acquired establishment permission on April 29, 1978, and opened in 1985.

Hyundai Senior High School
현대고등학교
Location
Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu
,
Seoul

South Korea
Coordinates37°31′31″N 127°01′20″E
Information
Type Autonomous private high school
Established1985 (1985)
FounderChung Ju-yung
PrincipalKang Seung-won
Faculty82
GenderCoeducational
Enrollment1145
Color(s)Royal blue (symbol)  
Hookers Green (background)  
FoundationSeoul Hyundai School Corporation
FlowerLilac
TreeMagnolia kobus
WebsiteHyundai Senior High School Official Website
Korean name
Hangul
현대고등학교
Hanja
現代高等學校
Revised RomanizationHyeondae Godeung Hakgyo
McCune–ReischauerHyŏndae Kodŭng Hakkyo

History
  • 1978, April 29 - An educational foundation Seoul Hyundai Institute was established.
  • 1978, April 29 - The first chief director of the foundation Chung Ju-yung was inaugurated.
  • 1984, March 15 - The school acquired an establishment permission and started construction.
  • 1984, June 25 - The third chief director of the foundation Choi Su-Il was inaugurated.
  • 1985, January 16 - The fourth chief director of the foundation Jang Jung-Ja was inaugurated.
  • 1985, March 4 - The school had an entrance ceremony. The first principal Jung Hee-Kyung was inaugurated.
  • 1985, May 3 - The school celebrated the first school anniversary.
  • 1988, February 12 - The first Graduation
  • 2003, October 27 - Information Education Center in the school was opened.
  • 2011, March 2 - The school converted to an autonomous private school(자율형 사립고등학교).

Notable alumni

See also
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