Sogang University Department of Chemistry was established in March 1964. In March 1969 and March 1973 established graduate school with masters and doctoral degree program. In March 1984, the department was selected for their specialization in chemistry and received support from the ministry of education for the first time in nation. Through faithfully planned lectures and experiment focused education, nurture well-trained outstanding experts in Chemistry and contribute towards development of our society is the most important educational purpose of the Department of Chemistry. Currently at Department of Chemistry, about 270 undergraduate students and about 100 graduate students are enrolled, about 2,000 B.A. degree graduates and about 500 masters and doctoral degree graduates are greatly contributing towards development of our country as experts in Chemistry areas. Department of Chemistry faculties are well-organized and this makes it possible to offer balanced education and research in specific areas of Chemistry. Also the faculties are highly evaluated for their faithfully high standard lectures, severe and fair student guidance and outstanding research capabilities. Also from each major areas, through active research activities, accomplish excellent research performances and receive sufficient support from research supporting institutions such as National Research Foundation of Korea to contribute towards advanced research and education.