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by Running, Fall Up on July 5th, 2005

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What is the origin of the Korean surname "Kim" ?

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  • by Ruffy on March 19th, 2007

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    In addition to everything said above.

    My last name is also Kim of the KimHae Kim clan. Many people over the years have adopted the KimHae Kim and Kyongju Kim last names (which are all the same character 'Kim' just with different clans) because they were considered "blue blood" and enjoyed power as Royal Families of Kaya and Shilla Dynasties and as Noble Families (in the strict neo-confucian caste system during Koryo and Yi Dynasties) until the end of the Yi Dynasty (1910). Therefore, not every "Kim" has a Chokbo (Family Genealogy) that proves that they are truly a "Kim" of Kimhae or Kyongju clans. Unfortunately, the Korean culture to distinguish people into social castes still exists today in that when you meet someone, they always ask you, "what is your last name?" and "What clan?"

    I hope it'll go away soon - it's a waste.

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