Flower: The Magnolia

In commemoration of the University's 20th anniversary, the Kyung Hee System designated the magnolia as the official university flower in May 1970. The magnolia is a symbol of the Kyung Hee Spirit, which seeks a peaceful and prosperous global community. The "pioneering elegance" and "unifying passion" of the magnolia represents humanity's hope of overcoming the ferocity of survival to work together towards a better future.

In Korea, the magnolia is well known due to the song "Magnolia Blossom." Kyung Hee University's founder Dr. Young Seek Choue penned the lyrics and former dean of the College of Music, Dong-jin Kim, composed the music. The lyrics include the lines, "guide to spring as it comes thrusting winter aside, you are the harbinger of a new age" and "flowering together, falling together, you are an image of human life." The magnolia represents not only vitality but also the eternal beauty of having overcome the trials of this age. The magnolia retains its beauty and elegance while striving through the "cold winter" of the realities of life. In addition, it signifies the communal spirit of "flowering together, falling together" that unites self-oriented individuals. This aspiration for a life that benefits the individual and society while maintaining its vitality and beauty is at the essence of the song "Magnolia Blossom" and of the university flower itself, the magnolia.