Campus Attractions

Gyujanggak

Gyujanggak was originally founded as the royal library in 1776 in the rear garden of Changdeok Palace by King Jeongjo. It was originally conceived as a royal library established for the preservation of the writings and calligraphies produced by Joseon dynasty kings. It also functioned as a repository for the royal genealogy. Gyujanggak in SNU, located near the College of Social Sciences, is a replica of the real one in Changdeok Palace. The Gyujanggak collections now contain over 320,000 historic articles, such as and , which are both designated as UNESCO World Documentary Heritages. http://e-kyujanggak.snu.ac…

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Museum of Art

The Museum of Arts, MoA in short, was built in 2005 and held its first official exhibition. One of the interesting features that MoA has is obviously its unique design. Built by a renowned designer Rem Koolhaas (now a professor of Architecture at Harvard University), it is possibly one of the most exotic looking buildings on our campus. The structure seems empty and open, which resonates with the goals that MoA aims to fulfill: becoming a place for whole experiences, creativity, empathy and flexibility. It is now one of the leading contemporary art museums in Korea. http://www.snumoa.org/

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SNU Museum

Located next to College of Business Administration, the SNU Museum was built in 1946. With over 7200 rare metals, gems, paintings and other pieces of art, the museum is a treasure trove of Korean artifacts and art objects. In addition to a permanent exhibition of traditional arts and anthropological folklore, it hosts special exhibitions and lectures open to students, faculty and staff members, and the general public. It contains four exhibition halls, a library, research labs and facilities for the preservation of library materials, as well as an auditorium with 200 seats. Visitors are truly welcomed. http://mu…

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Student Center

Student Center is located in the middle of the campus, between the Main Library and the Administration Building. This is why the Student Center is always crowded with students from all over the campus. It accommodates various facilities, such as the school health center, a pharmacy, a student lounge, a bookstore and so on. Also, rooms for the Student Union and many of the student clubs are located in this building. The main cafeteria on the ground floor serves food even on weekends and holidays, and it is famous for its cheap price.

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Jaha pond

The "Jaha pond" is a symbolic pond in Gwanak campus located right in front of the College of Humanities. The name ‘Jaha’ comes from a famous late Joseon Dynasty scholar called Shin-wi, and it means ‘violet mist’. It is an ideal place to sit and enjoy beautiful scenes according to the season. Many students enjoy their break time here. During the beginning of the new school year, students like to hold ‘jangtuh’ around the pond. It is an annual event in which student organizations sell food and drinks to fundraise for public purposes.

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Beoduel Valley

"Beoduel Valley" is SNU’s famous grass field located between the College of Education and the circulation beltway. Before SNU campus was relocated to Gwanak in 1975, this part of the campus was a golf course and Beodeul Valley is a remnant of Gwanak’s past identity. The gentle hills are open to SNU community members as well as hikers and picnickers who want to enjoy a bit of relaxation. It is a great place for picnics and outdoor lectures in spring and fall.

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Cultural center

Located next to Jaha pond, the area in front of the Cultural center bustles with many students. For this reason, it is a popular site for many events, including the annual freshmen orientations and various performances. Recruiting booths for clubs are also frequently set up here.

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The path one wishes to walk on

"The path one wishes to walk on", built in 2005, is a representative path in SNU that presents beautiful sceneries to students. This path is especially beautiful during the beginning of fall and spring when the path is filled with cherry blossoms and maples.

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