01

• A forest land measuring 3,734 pyeong in Songbuk-dong was purchased.

02

• A Comprehensive Development Plan to commemorate the 100th anniversary in year 2006 was formed and the Second Foundation was established. Choi Hee-In generously donates a parcel of land measuring 60,397m² located at San 13 Janghang-ri, Oesan-myeon, Buyeo-gun, Chungnam province.

04

• Plot B, measuring 2,581.8 pyeong, located behind the College of Pharmacy was purchased.

08

• A new main gate, symbolizing the Second Foundation, was constructed. Additionally, 30 pyeong of trough land at 53-13, 2-ga Cheongpa-dong, Yongsan-gu was purchased as the premises for the Student Building.

10

• Additional courses in law and public administration in the master’s program and trade in the doctoral program were open. The quota for the master's course increased from 606 to 676, while the quota for the doctor's course increased from 160 to 170. The Graduate School of Education saw an increase in its quota from 330 to 350, the Graduate School of Design from 70 to 110, and the Graduate School of Clinical Pharmacy from 60 to 80. Both the Graduate Schools of Business Administration and Public Policies had their quotas increased from 40 to 60. Furthermore, state and private land totaling 961.2 pyeong within the campus was acquired.

04

• A plot of land measuring 4,585 pyeong was purchased for the purpose of establishing a playground at the Yongin Training Center. Additionally, a restructuring and integration process took place, resulting in the consolidation of 21 subsidiary institutions into 10. This reorganization aimed to streamline operations and enhance efficiency within the institution.

05

• The university celebrated its 90th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its history.

07

• The university acquired the access road to the Yongin Training Center, covering an area of 304.3 pyeong.

10

• The College of Science reorganized its courses by integrating physics, chemistry, and biology into the Division of Natural Science I, and math and statistics into the Division of Natural Science II. This integration aims to streamline and enhance the academic offerings in the field of natural sciences.
• Similarly, the College of Economics & Business Administration integrated the courses of economics and consumer economics into the Division of Economics, consolidating the expertise and resources in this discipline.
• In the College of Music, the courses of Piano and Orchestral Instruments were integrated into the Department of Instrumental Music, facilitating a more cohesive and comprehensive approach to instrumental music education.
• Additionally, in the College of Pharmacy, the courses of Pharmacy and Manufacturing Pharmacy were integrated into the Department of Pharmacy, promoting synergy and collaboration in pharmaceutical education and research.
• Furthermore, the Night School expanded its course offerings by opening more courses in PR Planning and Environmental Design. This expansion led to an increase in the quota of the Night School from 540 to 590, providing more opportunities for individuals pursuing education in these fields.

11

• Graduate Schools for International Service and Music Therapy were established. The Asia Pacific Women's Network Information Center was also established.

01

• A land area of 529 pyeong in Wongok-dong, Ansan city, Gyeonggi-do was generously donated by alumnus Kim Kyong-ae.

04

• Several lots totaling 361.4 pyeong, including one located at 98-1, Cheongpa 1, were purchased for the construction of the International Building.

09

• The Faculty Building was completed.

10

• Graduate Schools of Information & Communication and Traditional Culture & Arts were established. The College of Science reorganized its courses, integrating Computerization and Library & Information Science into the Division of Computer & Information Science, House Management and Child Welfare into Family & Child Welfare, and Clothing and Food & Nutrition into Human Ecology. Similarly, courses in Political Science & International Relations, Law, Public Administration, and Special Judicial Affairs (night school) was integrated into Politics and Law, while Telecommunications and PR Planning merged into Communication. The College of Liberal Arts introduced a Japanese course in the night school. Quotas expanded in various programs, including the night school (from 590 to 730), master's course (from 390 to 405), doctor's course (from 68 to 71), Graduate School of Education (from 150 to 170), Graduate School of Design (from 44 to 56), and Graduate School of Music Therapy (from 40 to 52).

02

• Sookmyung Cyber Education Center was established.

03

• Professor Lee Kyung-Sook, a Doctor of Politics, was appointed as the 14th President of the university.

07

• The construction of the Administration Building was completed, which consists of 7 stories above ground and 2 stories below ground level, covering an area of 4,203.4 pyeong.

08

• The Asian Pacific Women's Information Network Center expanded as an auxiliary organization and a women informationization support project was initiated. In addition, a plot of 41.1 pyeong of the road #631-1, serving as the access road to Yongin Training Center, was purchased and an extension of 144.7 pyeong was made to the rooftop of the Student Building, along with the addition of a 44.5 pyeong greenhouse near the Grand Auditorium.

09

• The Sookmyung Kindergarten was expanded by 121.1 pyeong.

10

• The Department of Korean Language & Literature, Department of History, and Department of Korean History were integrated into the Division of the Humanities. Additionally, the Department of Japanese Studies was integrated into the Division of the Humanities (night class). A new major in Multimedia Science was established in the Division of Computer & Information Science in the College of Science. The major previously known as Computerization was renamed to Computer Science. The Division of Mathematics & Statistics (night class) was removed. The night classes of the Division of Law, Division of Communication, and Department of Environmental Design in the College of Arts were converted to day classes. Furthermore, a fixed number of 350 students out of the previous 730 from the night class were converted to day class.

11

• The land measuring 596 pyeong was purchased at 47-36 Cheongpa-dong 2 ga, Yongsan-gu.

12

• Middle school education was removed, and the new program of Counseling Education was established within the Graduate School of Education. Additionally, a Venture Business Center was established.

01

• The construction of the first International Building was completed, which is a 5-story building above ground with 1 basement level, covering an area of 766.4 pyeong.

05

• The Institute of Child Studies was separated from the Research Institute of Social Science & Education. Additionally, a land area of 2,118.4 pyeong was purchased in mount, at 102-20 Bangbae-dong, Seocho-gu for the purpose of creating an alternative park.

06

• The Institute of Moon Shin Fine Arts was established.

10

• The Department of Education and the Department of Educational Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts were integrated into the Division of Education. The fixed number of students from 40 out of 90 in the Division of Computer & Information Science were converted from night class to day class. The Department of Culture and Tourism (50) was established in the College of Liberal Arts. The Divisions of Family & Child Welfare and Human Ecology under the College of Domestic Sciences were restructured into the Division of Human Ecology under the College of Human Ecology. The Department of Industrial Design and Environment Design Departments at the College of Fine Arts were integrated into the Division of Design. The fixed number of 20 students in the Division of English Language and Literature were converted from night class to day class.

11

• 60 slots for the master's degree course, 15 slots for the doctoral degree course, and 10 slots for the cooperative course in the Graduate School were added. In addition, 50 slots for the Graduate School of Education, 10 slots for the Graduate School of Music Therapy, and 10 slots for the Graduate School of Design. The Graduate School of TESOL was established with 30 slots. The Ozone Observation Station on the fifth floor of the Science Building and the ANMULBA Center in front of the Student Building were expanded.

12

• The university purchased 73.9 pyeong of land in 47-28 Cheongpa-dong 2 ga and the construction of the second International Building, which consists of 5 stories above ground and 1 story beneath ground level, covering an area of 286.2 pyeong, was completed

02

• The university extended the 6th and 7th floors of the West Building, adding an additional area of 740 pyeong and restored a total of 31,070.5 pyeong of land in mount, at 104-3 Namhyun-dong, Kwanak-gu, through legal proceedings. This land was regained after losing ownership of 4,234.1 pyeong located in Kyungbook, which was initially bestowed by the government in April 1985 as compensation for the land in Namhyun-dong. A park land area of 2,107.9 pyeong, including the road dividing the B and C areas, as well as lands near the Library and the College of Pharmacy, were converted into school facilities.

04

• The Asian Women Academic Research Institute was renamed as the Research Institute of Asian Women.

05

• A commemorative meeting was held to mark the 5th anniversary of the declaration of the second school founding.

07

• The Graduate School of Clinical Pharmacy was removed and integrated into the Graduate School of Professional Studies, with the faculty being established as an independent unit. The student quotas for the Graduate School of Design were increased by 10, and the Graduate School of TESOL also saw an increase in student quotas by 10. Additionally, two new graduate schools were established as part of the Graduate School of Professional Studies: the Graduate School of Cyber Cosmetics Industry (30 students) and the Graduate School of Cyber Education Technology (30 students).The Department of Library & Information Science was transferred from the Division of Humanities & Social Science to the Division of Natural Science.

08

• The Division of Political Science and Law and the College of Political Science and Law were divided into the Division of Political Science and Public Administration and the Division of Law. A new major in Multimedia and Animation was established at the Division of Design. The Institute of Traditional Korean Food was newly established, and the Computer Center was renamed as the Computer & Information Center.
• The International Institute of Language Education was renamed as LinguaExpress and was made into an affiliated organization.
• The Pottery Room (105.84m²) at 53-12, Cheongpa-dong 2-ga was closed. Additionally, a private house (72.7m²) at 117-5, Cheongpa-dong 3-ga and another private house (175.2m²) at 117-3, Cheongpa-dong 3-ga were purchased within the 2nd Changhak Campus.

09

• A Multimedia Center was newly established as an auxiliary organization. The Socio-Educational Science Research Institute of the College of Pharmacy was completed in the 2nd Changhak Campus (District B). Furthermore, the College of Pharmacy (4,158.3m²) was relocated from 141, Cheongpa-dong 3-ga.

10

• The Classical Chinese Education major in the Graduate School of Education was renamed as the Chinese Education major.

11

• The university sold a 1,228m² lot in Yongin City (630-2, Cheon-ri, Idong-myeon, Yongin City) and purchased land within the 2nd Changhak Campus from Seoul City, Ministry of Finance & Economy, and Forest Service. Additionally, the university obtained a 1,443.1m² lot located in Yongsan-gu within the Cheongpa Campus (San 2-21, 115-26/117, Cheongpa-dong 3-ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul) from the Ministry of National Defense in exchange for a lot of 102,713m² (San 104-3, Namhyeon-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul) owned by Sookmyung University.

12

• The university has purchased a lot of 604.6m² located behind the Grand Auditorium at 47-13, Chongpa-dong 2-ga.

01

• The construction of the College of Fine Arts Building at the 2nd Changhak Campus was completed.

02

• The student quota and status of the Graduate School of Clinical Pharmacy was changed to accommodate 25 students.

04

• The Research Institute of the Global Environment was newly established as an affiliated research institute.
  The Cyber Training Institute for Teachers was newly established as an auxiliary organization.

05

• A lot of 1,564m² (9-22, Cheongpa-dong 2-ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul) was purchased.

06

• The affiliated organization Computer & Information Center was promoted to the Information and Communications Affairs, which includes an IT Planning & Operations Team and Information System Team. Additionally, the Teaching and Learning Development Center was newly established as an affiliated organization. Furthermore, a lot of 109.1 located within Cheongpa Campus (117-4, Cheongpa-dong 3-ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul) was purchased from the Seoul Archdiocesan Juridical Non-Profit Foundation.

07

• The Department of Culture & Tourism recruited an additional 10 students. Moreover, the number limit at the Graduate School of Clinical Pharmacology was increased by seven students. Additionally, the Graduate School of Professional Studies established the Early Childhood Education & Technology program with a capacity of 30 students.

08

• The Japanese Studies major, previously offered in the Division of Humanities (night class) at the College of Liberal Arts, was transferred to a daytime class and renamed as the Department of Japanese Studies. Within the College of Human Ecology, the Division of Human Ecology was divided into the Divisions of Family & Child Welfare and Human Ecology. Similarly, the Division of Design at the College of Fine Arts was divided into six distinct majors.
• In terms of administrative structure, there was a reorganization from a partial to a whole team structure. Additionally, an annex building was extended to the Faculty Building, comprising of 1 floor below ground and 7 floors above ground, with a total gross floor area of 2,980.82m².

10

• The Department of Multimedia Science was established as part of the master's course at the graduate school, providing specialized education in the field of Multimedia Science. Additionally, a new Research Institute for Culture & Arts Management was established as an affiliated research institute.
• The school disposed 109.1m² of forest land located at 142-1, 3-ga Cheongpa-dong, Yongsan-gu. The land was transferred to the Catholic Church Foundation, Seoul National University District.

12

• The College of Music at the 2nd Campus was completed. The building consists of 7 floors above ground, with a total floor space of 6,857m².

02

• Newly established under the respective offices are the Composition Development Center under the Office of Academic Affairs, IT Education Center under the Office of Information and Communications Affairs, and the Leadership Center under the Asian Women organization. These centers serve as dedicated resources and support hubs for their respective areas of focus.

03

• Dr. Lee Kyung-Sook, Ph.D. in Political Science, was inaugurated as the 15th President of the university. Under her leadership, the university undertook a major construction project to expand the 6th and 7th floors of the Science Building. This expansion increased the gross floor area by 1,659.5 square meters, equivalent to 502 pyeong.

08

• The Composition Development Center was renamed as the Communication Development Center and Career Services was established within the Office of Student Affairs. SOC was reorganized as SOC 21, and the Office of Strategy Planning became the Strategy Planning Team within the Office of Planning Affairs. The Planning and Budgeting team was transformed into the Budgeting and Planning team. In additiona, the Planning and Operation division within the Office of Information and Communication Affairs became the IT Planning and Operation. The university founded the Le Cordon Bleu-Sookmyung Academy as an affiliated academic institute.

09

• Career Services within the office of Student Affairs was renamed as the Career Development Center (CADE Center), and the Team of Career Services as the Career Development Team.

10

• The Music Library was completed, and the grand opening of Le Cordon Bleu-Sookmyung Academy took place. Additionally, the Leadership Center, a newly established division under the direct control of the President, was open.

12

• The divisions of Cyber Cosmetics Industry, Cyber Early Childhood Education & Technology, and Cyber Education Technology were merged to form the Graduate School of Cyber Learning.

03

• The Development and Cooperation and External Affairs offices were transferred to the newly established Office of External Relations. The major in Public Relations & Planning was renamed as the major in Public Relations & Advertisements within the Division of Communication, and the major in Multimedia was renamed as the major in Multimedia Science within the Division of Computer Science. Additionally, the school purchased a lot of 314.4 (47-18, Cheongpa-dong 2nd street) located behind the Grand Auditorium.

08

• The Office of Admissions was opened, and an admission planning unit was established within the office. The responsibility for admission management, which was previously under the Office of Academic Affairs, was transferred to the Office of Admissions. The Office of Faculty Resources was closed, and two new units, Faculty Services and Research Services, were established within the Office of Academic Affairs. A new team, Industrial Cooperation, was established within the Office of External Relations, and the responsibilities of the Public Relations office was transferred to the Office of External Relations as well. The team of Academic and Student Affairs at the graduate school was closed, and its operations were distributed among the Office of Admissions, Office of Academic Affairs, and Office of Student Affairs. This restructuring aimed to integrate the management of undergraduate and graduate programs.
• The Department of Culture & Tourism was established within the master's degree program.

09

• The student quota of the Graduate School of Information & Communication was adjusted to 41, with a reduction of 4 students. The student quota of the Graduate School of Music Therapy was adjusted to 56, with a reduction of 6 students. The newly installed Graduate School of Social Education was established, and the Play Therapy Major was introduced with a student quota of 10
• The School of Cyber Education was renamed as the Distance Education & Technology under the Graduate School of Distance Learning.
• The affiliated research institute formerly known as The Institute of Traditional Korean Food was renamed as the Korean Food Institute. Additionally, the newly established Korean Language and Culture Institute was opened within the Research Institute of Regional Studies.

10

• The Renaissance Plaza project was completed, which includes several facilities such as the Jung Yung Yang Embroidery Museum, The Institute of Moon Shin Fine Arts, The Korean Food Institute, a musical hall, and a parking lot. The total area of the plaza was 23,663.76m². Additionally, an underground road and a lot for the nearby residents were completed and donated to the Yongsan-gu Office.

11

• A major in Library and Information Science within the Graduate School was transferred from the Natural Science division to the Human Ecology division

02

• The affiliated facility, Cyber Training Institute for Teachers, was closed, while a new Cyber Training Institute for Teachers was established within the Office of Academic Affairs. The SOC21 team was disbanded, and the General Affairs and Personnel teams were restructured into the SOC General and Personnel Management Team. Additionally, an Academic & Student Affairs Team were established for the Graduate School of Distance Learning, and the Sookmyung Interpretation and Translation Center was set up under the Research Institute of Regional Studies.

03

• A major in Library and Information Science was transferred from the Division of Computer and Information Science in the College of Science to the Division of Humanities in the College of Liberal Arts. Additionally, the Division of the Second Languages and Literature (daytime class), the Department of Japanese Studies, and the Department of Culture and Tourism were moved into the Division of Humanities. The Division of Second Languages and Literature (night class) were also relocated to the Division of Humanities (night class).
• The Sookmyung Women's University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation was established, focusing on strengthening collaborations between the university and industries. Along with this, a new Industry-Academic Cooperation team was initiated to facilitate and manage industry-academic partnerships. As a result, the previous Industry-Academic Cooperation team within the Office of External Relations was removed to streamline the organizational structure and enhance the effectiveness of industry-academic collaborations.

05

• The Affiliated Facilities Venture Business Center, the Institute of Arts Management, and the Institute of Moon Shin Fine Arts were removed. In their place, the newly established Moon Shin Museum was established as an affiliated facility. Additionally, the construction of the Sookmyung Professional Center was completed, providing a space of 4,998.57m² for various professional activities and services.

06

• New interdisciplinary programs were introduced, including the "Special Program for Common Social Studies," the "Special Program for Common Science Studies," and the "Special Program for Leadership." These programs aimed to provide students with a well-rounded education across different disciplines. Additionally, the "Le Cordon Bleu - Sookmyung Academy" was successfully established in collaboration with the Food & Nutrition Major, offering specialized culinary and hospitality education.

09

• The Healthy Family Support Center as an Affiliated Facility was established and created temporary divisions under the direct control of the President: Division of University Evaluation and ERP Team.

10

• The Leadership Center was transformed into the Institute for Global Leadership.

11

• Three plots of land, totaling 33.6m², including one located at 47-9 2-ga, Cheongpa-dong, were purchased from the Ministry of Finance & Economy.

12

• 24 plots of school property at the rear side of the Grand Auditorium were consolidated into a single unified plot.

02

• The construction of the Centennial Hall, a spacious facility spanning 7,685.08m², located at the Immanuel Campus was completed.
• The Student Building was expanded by 264.12m², encompassing the first and second floors.
• As part of the "Seoul Jangji Curtilage Development Project," two lots of land totaling 953m², located at 269-1 & 207-3 Jangji-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, were sold due to expropriation.
• The Leadership Research & Planning Institute was established as a vital component of the Sookmyung Global Leadership Institute.
• The Cyber Education Institute Center, formerly under the Office of Academic Affairs, was integrated with the Graduate School of Distance Learning.
• The Research Service Center under the Office of Academic Affairs was established, enhancing the support for research activities across the university. Additionally, a dedicated Research Service Team was formed to provide comprehensive assistance and guidance to faculty and researchers.
• The Career Development Center was expanded and reorganized within the Office of Student Affairs, transforming it into a comprehensive auxiliary facility.
• The Purchasing Management Team was established within the Office of General Affairs to streamline and enhance procurement processes across the university.
• The School of General Education for Leadership was positioned as a key component within the university.
• Reorganized affiliated facilities, transforming
• The Asia Pacific Women's Information Network Center was transformed into a dedicated Research Institute. Additionally, the newly installed Sookmyung Cultural Center serves as an auxiliary facility, providing a platform for cultural events, performances, and exhibitions.
• The Cultural Goods Development Center within the Research Institute of Industrial Design and the entire center within the Research Institute of Regional Studies were removed.

03

• The College of Law with the Division of Law was established and the College of Political Science & Law was restructured into the College of Social Sciences. Additionally, a new doctoral course in Statistics at the General Graduate School was introduced.
• The Graduate School of Business Administration and the Graduate School of Information & Communications merged into the Graduate School of Techno Business Administration (Capacity: 45 students). The Service Management Major was introduced in the Graduate School of Techno Business Administration, as well as the Leadership Education and Eurhythmics Majors in the Graduate School of Social Education, with an increased capacity of up to 30 students.

04

• The Korean Language and Culture Institute (KLCI), the Research Institute of Women's Health, and the Research Institute for English Language and Cultural Studies were established as affiliated research institutes. 11 rooms on the 2nd floor of the Atrium-Koryo Building, covering an area of 1,169.92m², located at 101-49 Galwol-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, was acquired.

07

• The Counseling Center for Gender Equality and the Center for Global HRD were established as affiliated institutes.
• In 2006, the school implemented revised regulations, resulting in significant changes and improvements. Notably, the Graduate School of Human Resource Development for Women was established within the Graduate School of Professional Studies (GSPS), reflecting the institution's commitment to empowering women in their career development. Furthermore, a strategic shift was made by transferring 220 students from the evening undergraduate classes to day classes, accompanied by necessary adjustments in student enrollment capacities.
• To enhance specialization and accommodate growth, several divisions underwent restructuring. The Division of Law at the College of Law saw a considerable increase in its student ceiling, allowing for the enrollment of an additional 98 students, reaching a total capacity of 198 persons. Within the College of Liberal Arts, the Division of Humanities was optimized by reducing its capacity from 380 students to 350, ensuring a more focused and effective learning environment. Additionally, the Culture & Tourism Major within the same college underwent a name change and became the Division of Culture & Tourism, aligning its identity with its academic scope and objectives
• In the Division of Natural Science, the Biological Science Major was established as a separate entity, now known as the Division of Biological Science, with a student ceiling of 60 persons. This change enables specialized education and research opportunities in the field of biology. Furthermore, the Division of English Language & Literature experienced an increased student capacity from 100 to 120, facilitating enhanced academic offerings and a broader reach.
• Other divisions also underwent adjustments to accommodate growth and optimize resources. The Division of Natural Science reduced its student ceiling from 120 to 60, ensuring a more favorable student-to-faculty ratio and fostering a conducive learning environment. The Division of Economics saw an increased ceiling from 90 to 110, allowing for expanded enrollment and improved access to economic education. Similarly, the Division of Business Administration increased its student capacity from 160 to 180, providing more opportunities for aspiring business professionals.
• Recognizing the importance of music education, the school made a significant change by renaming the Department of Instrumental Music as the Division of Instrumental Music. Additionally, new majors in Piano and Orchestral Instruments were introduced, enriching the curriculum and diversifying the offerings for music students.

08

• The construction of the New Myungshin Building, covering an area of 3,946.06m², was completed

09

• The reading room at the library basement was expanded by adding an additional area of 3,164.09m²