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Chungju High School is a public secondary boys' school known for its high reputation and prestige in Chungcheongbuk-do
Chungcheongbuk-do
Chungcheongbuk-do is a province in the centre of South Korea. It was formed in 1896 from the northeastern half of the former Chungcheong province...

, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...

. It is located on 37 Yeseong Gil, Chungju-city
Chungju
Chungju is a city in North Chungcheong province, South Korea. Namsan is a mountain located on the outskirts of the city.The city is famous for the annual martial arts festival held in October. Also of note, UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon grew up here....

, Chungcheongbuk-do
Chungcheongbuk-do
Chungcheongbuk-do is a province in the centre of South Korea. It was formed in 1896 from the northeastern half of the former Chungcheong province...

(558 Hoam-dong Chungju-city Chungcheongbuk-do). The 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...

, Mr.Ban
Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon is the eighth and current Secretary-General of the United Nations, after succeeding Kofi Annan in 2007. Before going on to be Secretary-General, Ban was a career diplomat in South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in the United Nations. He entered diplomatic service the year he...

 has graduated from Chungju High School.

Motto


최고(最高), 최선(最善), 최대(最大) (The Highest, The Utmost, The Best)

This motto's genuine meaning is 'The Highest Goals, The Utmost Efforts, The Best Results'

Symbol

  • Mascot : Tiger
    Tiger
    The tiger is the largest cat species, reaching a total body length of up to and weighing up to . Their most recognizable feature is a pattern of dark vertical stripes on reddish-orange fur with lighter underparts...

  • Tree : Maidenhair tree
  • Flower : Korean Forsythia
    Forsythia
    Forsythia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Oleaceae . There are about 11 species, mostly native to eastern Asia, but one native to southeastern Europe. The common name is also Forsythia; the genus is named after William Forsyth.-Growth:They are deciduous shrubs typically growing to a...


School event

  • Mi-eul Festival
It is held in May each year. Students and teachers prepare this event with one accord.

Notable alumni

  • Ban Ki-moon
    Ban Ki-moon
    Ban Ki-moon is the eighth and current Secretary-General of the United Nations, after succeeding Kofi Annan in 2007. Before going on to be Secretary-General, Ban was a career diplomat in South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in the United Nations. He entered diplomatic service the year he...

     (8th Secretary-General of the United Nations)
  • Hong Soon-young
    Hong Soon-young
    Hong Soon-young is a retired South Korean diplomat. He has served in several high-level posts, including as presidential aide for state affairs, Foreign Minister, and Minister of Unification, and has been ambassador to Russia , Germany , The People's Republic of China , Malaysia , and Pakistan...

     (28th Minister of Unification
    Ministry of Unification
    The Ministry of Unification is a branch of the South Korean government that is charged with working toward the reunification of Korea. It was first established in 1969 as the National Unification Board, under the rule of Park Chung-hee...

     in Repulic of Korea
    South Korea
    The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...

    )
  • Kim Ho-bok (4th Major of Chungju City by popular vote)
  • Lee In-young (Politician)
  • Shin Kyung-rim (Poet)
  • Yoo Jong-Ho (Literary critic)
  • Lee Kyung-young (Actor)

See also



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