The Chung-Ang University (CAU) is a private comprehensive institution in South Korea, located over two campuses in 84 Heukseok-ro, 221 Heukseok-dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul and 4762 Seodongdae-ro, 655 Nae-ri, Daedeok-myeon, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do. It was founded subsequent to liberation from Japanese colonial rule for the benefit of the nation and advancement of civilization, with the educational philosophy of Truth and Justice, under the direction of Dr. Young-Shin Yim. It was the first in South Korea to offer courses in Pharmacy, Business Management, Mass Communication, Advertising & Public Relations, Photography, and Drama & Film Studies, and is renowned in the areas of Pharmacy, Media and the Arts.