Principal Wonyong Kim (2011) Website [1] Number of students 968 (2011) Color Blue White | Enrollment 968 (2011) Phone +82 51-248-2186 Founded 1942 | |
Type Public, College Preparatory Mascot Yongma (literally 'Dragon horse', a horse with wings) Motto Let's be frugal and self-reliant. Let's lead a free life in good order. Let's be cooperative with a deep sense of responsibility. | ||
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History
Kyungnam High School has constructed in 1942, while Korea was under Japanese rule, as the name of Second Public Middle School of Busan. After the colonial rule has ended in August 15th, 1945, it has reopened and continued its operation from October 1945, and then renamed as Kyungnam Public Middle School in March 1946. During Korean War, it has separated into First High School of Busan and West Middle School of Busan in August 1951. First High School of Busan has held its first graduation ceremony in March 1952, still during the war. It has got its current name in August 1953.
Athletics
Kyungnam High School owns one of the best highschool baseball teams in Republic of Korea. The team was established in 1945 and won several major national championships in South Korea. There are many alumni who are previous and current players in the Korea Professional Baseball League.