What's in a name? Well, when it comes to Korean last names, there's a whole world of history, meaning, and often some symbolism thrown in! From the ubiquitous Kim to the rare gems that'll make even ...

When working as a journalist and writing Korean news in English, one can sometimes face awkward situations. Let’s consider a ...

The most common surname in Korea – Kim – has been traced back 1500 years using a statistical model, providing evidence of a strong, stable culture that has remained intact to this day. In a study ...

Korean surnames represent bloodline and geographical origin. An analysis of big data on the regional distribution of surnames over 30 years, using methods from statistical physics, has revealed some ...

While the pronunciation of the last name may be the same, the actual clan they are from differs depending on where one’s ancestral region was. Kims may not be the same Kims and Parks may not be the ...