The Relationship Between Long Island University and Yonsei University University Yonsei University, the oldest in Korea, was established near Seoul in 1885. Through the ongoing efforts of Protestant missionaries, it became an integrated university and medical complex in 1957 with the union of Chosun Christian University, and Severance Union Medical College. Since its founding, Yonsei University has remained a meld of Korean and Western elements and kept an international focus. Thanks to its unique origins, Yonsei is noted for its emphasis on Englsih, and in fact, its Division of Internationa Education and the Graduate School of International Studies are taught entirely in English. The relationship between Long Island University and Yonsei University was a natural. Yonsei's historical and international influences, as well as its emphasis on the English language were counterbalanced by Long Island University's strong ties to Korea through its exchange programs, its Korea Center, its Halla Program, and the powerful support of dedicated alumni, both in the United States and in Korea. In 1993, Long Island University Dean of Academic Affairs, Dr. Walter Mathews, visited Yonsei University as part of a Fulbright International Visitors group, and the idea of a formal relationship between the two universities began to grow. Dr. Horace Underwood, Director of International Education at Yonsei helped catalyze the idea, which also gained strong support from not only Dr. Mathews, but Dr. Changboh Chee of the LIU Korea Center, Dr. Johng Y.T. Kuark, Director of the Halla Program at LIU, and Dr. Anthony Akel, Director of the LIU School of Business. In June1996, the two universities signed an agreement promoting international student and faculty exchange. For additional information, please contact: Dr. Changboh Chee The Korea Center Post Hall C.W. Post Campus Long Island University Brookville, NY 11548 Tel: (516) 299-4181