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  2. Wikipedia:Naming conventions (Korean) - Wikipedia

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    For example, if they have a Korean name but are most widely known by their Russian name, use their romanized Russian name. If primarily known by their Korean name or for their affiliation with Korea, determine which row above is most appropriate for them and follow it. E.g. for a Zainichi Korean member of the North Korea–aligned Chongryon ...

  3. Hangul - Wikipedia

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    The Korean alphabet, known as Hangul [a] or Hangeul [b] in South Korea (English: / ˈ h ɑː n ɡ uː l / HAHN-gool; [1] Korean: 한글; Korean pronunciation: [ha(ː)n.ɡɯɭ]) and Chosŏn'gŭl in North Korea (조선글; North Korean pronunciation [tsʰo.sʰɔn.ɡɯɭ]), is the modern writing system for the Korean language.

  4. Korean name - Wikipedia

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    A certain name written in Hangul can be a native Korean name, or a Sino-Korean name, or even both. For example, Bo-ram (보람) can not only be a native Korean name, [21] but can also be a Sino-Korean name (e.g. 寶濫). [22] In some cases, parents intend a dual meaning: both the meaning from a native Korean word and the meaning from Hanja.

  5. 125 Beautiful Korean Last Names and Their Meanings - AOL

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    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 native Korean ...

  6. Courtesy name - Wikipedia

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    A courtesy name (Chinese: 字; pinyin: zì; lit. 'character'), also known as a style name, is an additional name bestowed upon individuals at adulthood, complementing their given name. [1] This tradition is prevalent in the East Asian cultural sphere , particularly in China , Japan , Korea , and Vietnam . [ 2 ]

  7. Hanja - Wikipedia

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    Hanja were once used to write native Korean words, in a variety of systems collectively known as idu, but by the 20th century Koreans used hanja only for writing Sino-Korean words, while writing native vocabulary and loanwords from other languages in Hangul. By the 21st century, even Sino-Korean words are usually written in the Hangul alphabet ...

  8. Names of Korea - Wikipedia

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    The choice of name often depends on the language, whether the user is referring to either or both modern Korean countries, and even the user's political views on the Korean conflict. The name Korea is an exonym, derived from Goryeo or Koryŏ. Both North Korea and South Korea use the name in English.

  9. List of Korean given names - Wikipedia

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    Korean personal names. United States: Central Intelligence Agency. 1962. OCLC 453054. Price, Fiona (2007). "Chapter 6: Korean names". Success with Asian names: a practical guide for business and everyday life. Intercultural Press. ISBN 9781857883787