National universities start new chapters as merged institutions in spring 2026 semester March marks a fresh new start for students, and many national universities are also starting a new chapter by opening as merged institutions starting in the spring 2026 semester. 2026.3.3
Several universities to merge starting from spring 2026 semester The upcoming spring 2026 semester will bring big changes to several universities, with some set to open their doors as newly merged institutions — such as Kangwon National University and Gangneung-Wonju National University. 2025.10.28
Mokpo National and Jeonnam State universities strengthen startup focus ahead of merger Mokpo National University and Jeonnam State University are set to strengthen their collaboration as they prepare for a merger, with plans to offer expanded entrepreneurship education to students. 2025.2.7
Mokpo National University offers dorm to victims' families of Jeju Air tragedy Mokpo National University is offering its dorm to bereaved families of the Jeju Air crash victims, with students also stepping in to lend a helping hand to those in grief. 2025.1.2
Mokpo National and Jeonnam State universities to merge by 2026 Mokpo National University announced Monday that it has submitted a finalized plan to merge with Jeonnam State University, aiming to complete the merger by March 2026. 2024.12.30
Mokpo and Sunchon national universities to merge, establish medical school by 2026 Mokpo National University and Sunchon National University will merge by March 2026. 2024.11.18
Key officials refute South Jeolla's claim of Mokpo-Sunchon university merger agreement Despite the South Jeolla government's announcement that Mokpo National University and Sunchon National University agreed on a merger in "broad terms," key officials say such an agreement was never made. 2024.10.15
South Jeolla to support Mokpo National University in Glocal University 30 selection bid The South Jeolla regional government announced Tuesday it will work closely with Mokpo National University and local institutes to help the university's selection bid for the Glocal University 30 project. 2024.7.2
![Kangwon National University holds an entrance ceremony as a merged institution on Feb. 27. [KANGWON NATIONAL UNIVERSITY]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/12555610.jpg?imageId=12555610&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)
![Park Deok-young, the president of Gangneung-Wonju National University, and Jeong Jae-yeon, the president of Kangwon National University, shake hands after a meeting discussing details of the two universities' merger on Feb. 17. [KANGWON NATIONAL UNIVERSITY]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/12370552.jpg?imageId=12370552&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)
![The Jeonnam State University campus in Damyang County, South Jeolla [SOUTH JEOLLA PROVINCIAL OFFICE]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/12112268.jpg?imageId=12112268&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)
![Supplies donated for bereaved families of the Jeju Air crash are lined up at Mokpo National University's dorm. [MOKPO NATIONAL UNIVERSITY]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/12128689.jpg?imageId=12128689&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)
![Mokpo National University President Song Ha-cheol, left, poses for a photo with Jeonnam State University Acting President Jang Heon-beom on Dec. 27 while holding the merger plan the universities submitted to the Ministry of Education. [MOKPO NATIONAL UNIVERSITY]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/10886405.jpg?imageId=10886405&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)
![Sunchon National University President Lee Byung-woon, left, and Mokpo National University President Song Ha-cheol pose for a photo after signing an agreement to merge by March 2026. [MOKPO NATIONAL UNIVERSITY]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/12385691.jpg?imageId=12385691&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)
![South Jeolla Governor Kim Yung-rok explains the province's plans to establish a medical school in a conference on Oct. 10. The province announced that Mokpo National University and Sunchon National University will merge and create one medical school together, although the announcement was refuted by key officials. [NEWS1]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/12251232.jpg?imageId=12251232&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)
![Fourth from left: South Jeolla Governor Kim Yeong-rok and Mokpo National University President Song Ha-cheol pose for a photo during a partnership ceremony held at the university in Muan, South Jeolla, on Tuesday. [NEWS1]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/11709489.jpg?imageId=11709489&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)