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The department of psychology at Seoul National University together with the establishment of South Korea in, 1946, was founded in the Arts and Sciences department of Seoul National University. Since then, the department of psychology has fostered exceptional intellectuals who lead domestic psychological academia and contribute to the development of Korean society. Recently, the department has developed into a global educational institution, bringing forth international psychologists and conducting outstanding research.

1940s
  • 1946 August

    In accordance with the ‘Stipulation on the establishment of Seoul National University

1950s
  • 1950

    Established a Course of Master’s degree

  • 1954 May

    Prof. Jang, Byeong Rim took up his post.

  • 1957 May

    Prof. Lee, Ui Cheol took up his post.

1960s
  • 1962 November

    Prof. Jeong, Yang Eun took up his post.

  • 1965

    Established a Course of Doctor’s degree

  • 1966 March

    Prof. Jeong, Han Taek took up his post.

  • 1966 October

    Prof. Jo, Dae Gyeong took up his post.

  • 1968 April

    Prof. Lee, Gwan Yong took up his post.

  • 1968 December

    Prof. Lee, Jang Ho took up his post.

  • 1969 September

    Prof. Jo, Myeong Han took up his post.

1970s
  • 1970 March

    Prof. Jang, Hyeon Gap took up his post.

  • 1971 August

    Prof. Seo, Bong Yeon took up his post.

  • 1974 November

    Prof. Cha, Jae Ho took up his post.

  • 1975

    Relocated to College of Home Economics (Building #13), Gwanak Campus.

  • 1979 February

    Prof. Lee, Ui Cheol retired. Jang, Byeong Rim retired. Prof. Jang, Hyeon Gap retired.

1980s
  • 1980 March

    Prof. Kim, Jeong O took up his post.

  • 1982 February

    Prof. Won, Ho Taek took up his post.

  • 1984 May

    Prof. Min, Kyung Hwan took up his post.

  • 1987 February

    Prof. Jeong, Han Taek retired.

  • 1988 March

    Prof. Lee, Choong kilt took up his post.

  • 1988 August

    Prof. Kim, Myung Un took up his post. Prof. Jeong, Yang Eun retired.

1990s
  • 1991 December

    Established the Institute of Psychological Science.

  • 1993 August

    Prof. Kwon, Seok Man took up his post.

  • 1995

    Relocated to College of Social Science (Bulding #16).

  • 1995 May

    test

  • 1997 February

    Prof. Jo, Dae Gyeong retired.

  • 1998 August

    Prof. Seo, Bong Yeon retired.

  • 1998 September

    Prof. Kim, Chong Tag took up his post.

  • 1999 August

    Prof. Cha, Jae Ho retired.

2000s
  • 2000 March

    Prof.Choi, In Cheol took up his post.

  • 2000 August

    Prof.Won, Ho Taek retired.

  • 2000 October

    Prof. Chey, Jean Young took up her post.

  • 2001 August

    Prof. Lee, Jang Ho retired.

  • 2002 June

    Prof. Kwak, Keum Joo took up her post.

  • 2003 February

    Prof. Jo, Myeong Han retired. Prof. Lee, Gwan Yong retired.

  • 2004 February

    Prof. Koh, Sung Ryong took up his post.

2010s
  • 2010 March

    Prof. Park, Joo Yong took up his post

  • 2011 February

    Prof. Kim, Jeong Oh retired.

  • 2011 September

    Prof. Oh, Song Joo took up his post.

  • 2015 February

    Prof. Min, Kyung hwan retired.

  • 2015 March

    Prof. Han, So Won took up his post.

  • 2017 September

    Professor Ahn, Woo-Young took up his post.

  • 2019 February

    Prof. Lee Choon-Gil retired.

  • 2019 August

    Prof. Kim Myung Eon retired.

2020s
  • 2020 February

    Professor Cha, Jiook took up his post.

  • 2021 February

    Professor Kim Kawon took up her post.

  • 2023 March

    Professor Lee, Sue-Hyun took up her post.

  • 2023 August

    Prof. Kwon, Seok-man retired.

  • 2024 February

    Prof. Kwak, Keum Joo retired.

  • 2024 March

    Prof. Kim, Hyang Sook took up her post.

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  • Building 16 Room M503

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  • 02-880-6316

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