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  1. asiasociety.org › korea › introduction-korean-namesAn Introduction to Korean Names: Are All Kims the Same?

    Based on your many encounters with Koreans, one may wonder if all Korean’s have the surname Kim, Lee, Park, Jeong, or Choi. Indeed, these five are the most common family names among Koreans. However, not all of the Kims, Lees, Parks, Jeongs, and Chois are the same.

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  2. www.sbs.com.au › language › koreanHere's the real reason why so many Koreans are named Kim - SBS

    Most full Korean names are typically only three syllables, making it much less cumbersome to call someone by their full name in even any situation.

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  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Korean_nameKorean name - Wikipedia

    [1] Most Korean surnames consist of a single syllable, although multisyllabic surnames exist (e.g. Namgung). Upon marriage, both partners keep their full names, but children inherit the father's surname unless otherwise specified during the marriage registration process. Koreans have been historically grouped into Korean clans.

  5. www.ibtimes.com › kim-park-lee-why-do-koreans-haveKim, Park And Lee: Why Do Koreans Have So Few Surnames?

    Nov 15, 2013 · Korea's paucity of surnames and the heavy concentration of a handful of those names are linked to the peninsula's long feudal history and its complex relationships with...

  6. metro.co.uk › 2018/06/23 › order-say-korean-namesIn what order do you say Korean names? How the naming ... - Metro

    Jun 23, 2018 · And fans may soon be noticing that some of the players have the same name. But in fact, Korean naming is quite complex and different from the method we have in the UK. Here’s why.

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  7. www.90daykorean.com › korean-namesKorean Names - A Complete List of Meanings and Examples

    Aug 20, 2024 · Why Korean Names in English Are Confusing. Let’s say you see a name in Korean written in Romanized Korean that looks like this: JaeHun. Does this mean 재훈 (JaeHoon) or 재헌 (JaeHeon)? This is a common problem that most Korean learners face with writing names in Korean using English letters.

  8. www.behindthename.com › names › usageKorean Names - Behind the Name

    Korean names are used in South and North Korea. Note that depending on the Korean characters used these names can have many other meanings besides those listed here. See also about Korean names.