Ganghwa Wi clan (Korean강화 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 [ja] who came from Zhongyuan, China in 960. Wi Su yeo [ja] 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
CountryKorea
Current regionGanghwa County
FounderWi Su yeo [ja]

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References

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  1. ^ Academy of Korean Studies 강화위씨 江華韋氏. Academy of Korean Studies.
  2. ^ 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.
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