Hallym University (한림대학교) is a private university which is located in Chuncheon, Gangwon, Republic of Korea. Hallym University was established in 1982. In 1995 it was designated by the Ministry of Education as one of a handful of universities entitled to receive the financial support of the Ministry for their specialization programs. After that, it continued to be so designated consecutively for five years. In addition, it has acquired the status of "distinguished university," the title granted by the Ministry of Education, three years in a row, and has also been selected for funding by the Brain Korea 21 Project. The following timeline shows a brief history of the process it has undergone to reach its current status: Hallym University is honored as a "Top 10" University in Korea by the Joong-Ang Daily Newspaper in 2003. Hallym University, Among "Asia's Top 100", "Korea's Top 19" Universities by Cho-Sun Daily Newspaper & QS APPLE in 2009. Hallym University is placed as "Top 4" of Education section and "Top 1" of Communication section in Korea by Kyung-Hyang Daily Newspaper in 2010.