Berea in Korea/Induk University

Collection

Identifier: RG 13-13.30

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Materials documenting the establishment and history of Induk Univeristy, including its close relationship to Berea College. Materials include print materials of Induk University, clippings, and correspondence.

Dates

Other: Majority of material found in 1963-1985

Conditions Governing Access

Records can be accessed through the Reading Room, Berea College Special Collections and Archives, Hutchins Library, Berea College.

Conditions Governing Use

There are no restrictions on the collection other than federal copyright regulations.

Extent

1.00 ms_boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

In 1963 Korean-American writer Induk Pahk established a school in Seoul, South Korea, modeled after Berea College that she called “Berea in Korea.” Originally named the Induk Vocational School, the school became the Induk Institute of Design in 1971,and was renamed Induk University in 2009.The university is located in Nowon-gu along with a number of other educational institutions. The university provides a range of two- and three-year courses.