Hoseo University is a private Christian university in South Korea. The main campus is located in 165, Sechul-ri, Baebang-myeon, Asan, Chungcheongnam-do. Another campus is located in Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do. The name, Hoseo, is the regional name for the province (see Chungcheong). Hoseo University was founded in December 1978 as Cheonwon Technical College (천원공업전문대학). In December 1980 the 2-year college was developed into Hoseo University, a 4-year university. It was granted full university status in October 1988. At first it had only one campus in Cheonan. In February 1989 the second campus was opened in Asan. Since August 1991 Asan Campus has been the main campus.