Dongguk University

Dongguk University (Korean: 동국대학교) is a private university in Jung District, Seoul, South Korea. It is a Buddhist-affiliated university with a long history of Buddhist education, and is a member of the International Association of Buddhist Universities. Dongguk University is well known for its Department of Film & Digital Medias. It is home to the Dongguk University Chungmuro Visual Arts Center, a major facility for film and visual-media production and research and a historical birthplace of Korean cinema. The university hosts and participates in various film-related events and programs.