Chodang University (초당대학교 - CDU) is a distinguished, specialized private university situated in Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea, established in 1994 by educational visionary Dr. Kim Ki-woon—the founder of Baekje Pharmaceutical and the Chodang Academy. Grounded in the enduring educational philosophy of 'Cultivating Ethical Talent through Creativity, Sincerity, and Practical Knowledge' (창의, 성실, 봉사), CDU is celebrated nationwide as a premier aviation, healthcare, and culinary arts powerhouse. The university operates the government-designated Condor Flight Training Center (콘도르비행교육원) at Muan International Airport, featuring an advanced fleet of single and twin-engine aircraft (Diamond DA40/DA42), full-motion simulators, and aircraft maintenance hangars accredited by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT). In allied health, CDU's College of Nursing holds top-tier 5-year accreditation from the Korean Institute of Nursing Education and Evaluation (KABONE), alongside acclaimed departments in Dental Hygiene, Ophthalmic Optics, and Emergency Medical Technology. Its culinary arts institute is widely recognized as a national standard-bearer for international gourmet gastronomy and hotel hospitality. Spanning a 120-acre collegiate park campus in Muan alongside dedicated flight training bases at Muan International Airport and Haenam, Chodang University delivers immersive practical mastery, state-of-the-art residential amenities, and international exchange partnerships across 20 countries worldwide.