# Koryo Songgyungwan University

> educational institution in North Korean city of Kaesong

**Wikidata**: [Q698448](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q698448)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koryo_Songgyungwan_University)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/koryo-songgyungwan-university

## Summary
Koryo Songgyungwan University is a higher education institution located in Kaesong, North Korea, established in 1992. Formerly known as the University of Light Industry, it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kaesong and has coordinates located at 37.98111111°N, 126.56611111°E.

## Key Facts
- Established in 1992
- Located in Kaesong, North Korea at coordinates 37.98111111°N, 126.56611111°E
- Part of UNESCO World Heritage Site designated in 2013
- Has an area of 2.9 hectares for the World Heritage Site portion
- Also known as University of Light Industry, Universität der Leichtindustrie, 고려 성균관 대학교
- ROR ID: 00wtvt142
- GRID ID: grid.445058.8
- KISTI ID: K000202287
- World Heritage Site ID: 1278rev-005
- Sitelink count: 8

## FAQs
### Q: When was Koryo Songgyungwan University established?
A: Koryo Songgyungwan University was established in 1992.

### Q: Where is Koryo Songgyungwan University located?
A: Koryo Songgyungwan University is located in Kaesong, North Korea, at coordinates 37.98111111°N, 126.56611111°E.

### Q: Is Koryo Songgyungwan University part of a World Heritage Site?
A: Yes, Koryo Songgyungwan University is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kaesong, which was designated in 2013 with World Heritage Site ID 1278rev-005.

### Q: What are some alternative names for Koryo Songgyungwan University?
A: Koryo Songgyungwan University is also known as University of Light Industry, Universität der Leichtindustrie, 高麗成均館輕工業綜合大學, and 고려 성균관 대학교.

## Why It Matters
Koryo Songgyungwan University holds significance as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kaesong, which recognizes the historical and cultural importance of this ancient Korean capital. Its establishment in 1992 places it within the modern educational system of North Korea while maintaining connections to the rich historical heritage of the Koryo Dynasty. The university's inclusion in international academic databases and its status as a World Heritage Site component demonstrates its recognition beyond national borders, making it an important institution for studying the intersection of North Korean education and preserved historical sites.

## Notable For
- Part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kaesong, designated in 2013
- Located in the area of the former Koryo Dynasty capital, with historical significance
- Has multiple international academic identifiers including ROR ID, GRID ID, and KISTI ID
- Associated with World Heritage Site ID 1278rev-005
- Available in multiple languages on Wikipedia, including Korean and English

## Body
### Foundation and Location
- Established in 1992
- Located in Kaesong, North Korea
- Geographic coordinates: 37.98111111°N, 126.56611111°E
- Located in the historic city of Kaesong, former capital of the Koryo Dynasty

### Academic Recognition
- ROR ID: 00wtvt142
- GRID ID: grid.445058.8
- KISTI ID: K000202287
- Freebase ID: /m/025xxn7
- Encyclopedia of Korean Culture ID: E0070409
- Namuwiki ID: 고려성균관

### Digital Presence
- Wikipedia title: Koryo Songgyungwan University
- Sitelink count: 8
- Available in multiple languages: commons, en, fr, id, ko, no, vi, zh
- Commonscategory: Koryo Songgyungwan University

### World Heritage Status
- Part of UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kaesong
- Designated in 2013 as part of the Kaesong World Heritage Site
- World Heritage Site ID: 1278rev-005
- Area: 2.9 hectares (applies to World Heritage Site portion)
- Associated with the historic Koryo Dynasty capital area
- Heritage designation is specifically for the "Koryo Songgyungwan" portion of the site

### Naming and Aliases
- Also known as University of Light Industry
- Also known as Universität der Leichtindustrie
- Also known as 高麗成均館輕工業綜合大學
- Also known as 고려 성균관 대학교
- Revised Romanization: Goryeo Seonggyn-gwan
- McCune-Reischauer Romanization: Koryŏ Sŏnggyun'gwan

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. GRID Release 2016-05-31