Rivalry With Yonsei University
The rivalry between Korea University and Yonsei University, the country's top two private schools, is nationally renowned. There is an annual fall sports festival between the two colleges. Since 1956, the annual Korea-Yonsei University Friendship Games has served as the most hotly contested collegiate rivalry in South Korea. Five events: Football, Rugby, Baseball, Basketball, Ice Hockey are held every year.
In 2012, out of the five sports, Korea University won three (baseball, basketball, soccer), lost two (ice hockey, rugby).
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