On the 20^th anniversary of the founding of the Mongol Studies faculty at the Dankook University in South Korea, the President of the university, Ho-sung Chang, was awarded with the highest state honor, Altangadas, in accordance with a decree by the President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj by Deputy Speaker R.Gonchigdorj on June 16^th. The award was given for his efforts and contribution to the development of Mongol studies and for providing Mongol Studies scholars.

At the ceremony, held at the Embassy of South Korea to Mongolia, Dr. Ho-sung Chang expressed gratitude for receiving the highest state honor Altangadas and pledged to extend faculty training and activities in Mongol Studies and increase curriculum programs and to co-operate with Mongolian institutes.

For the event, representatives of the Embassy of South Korea to Mongolia, teachers and fellows from Dankook University, as well as Mongolian teachers who work for the University and the head of the Korean Association for Mongolian Studies were invited.

The Mongol Studies Faculty at Dankook University was found in 1993. Over the past years, over 230 graduates have graduated from the University in Mongolian language, history, culture and various research topics. Now there is even a Mongolian Studies Center run at the University.