Ganghwa Wi clan (Korean: 강화 위씨; Hanja: 江華 韋氏) is one of the Korean clans. Their Bon-gwan is in Ganghwa County, Incheon. According to the research held in 2000, the number of Ganghwa Wi clan’s member was 1805. Their founder was Wi Su yeo who came from Zhongyuan, China in 960. Wi Su yeo was appointed as munha sirang pyeongjangsa (문하시랑평장사; 門下侍郞平章事) during Mokjong of Goryeo’s reign. After that, he became a Palace Attendant (Hanja: 侍中) and Prince of Ganghwa. His descendant was awarded land in Ganghwa, and made Ganghwa their Bon-gwan. Then, his descendant officially began Ganghwa Wi clan.[1][2]
| Ganghwa Wi clan | |
|---|---|
| Country | Korea |
| Current region | Ganghwa County |
| Founder | Wi Su yeo |
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References edit
- ^ Academy of Korean Studies 강화위씨 江華韋氏. Academy of Korean Studies.
- ^ Jin Guanglin [in Japanese] (2014). "A Comparison of the Korean and Japanese Approaches to Foreign Family Names" (PDF). Journal of Cultural Interaction in East Asia. 5: 20 – via Society for Cultural Interaction in East Asia.