Kang (Korean name)
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| Kang (Korean name) | |
|---|---|
| Hangul: |
강
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| Hanja: |
姜, 剛, 康, 强, 彊
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| Revised Romanization: | Gang |
| McCune-Reischauer: | Kang |
Kang or Gang is a common Korean family name. Altogether, the holders of this name number more than 1.1 million in South Korea, according to the 2000 census. The name "Kang" can actually represent any of 5 different hanja, or Chinese characters. However, the great majority of Kangs (more than 1 million) bear the surname 姜.
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[edit] Notable individuals
[edit] Historic
- Gang Gam-chan, a military official of Goryeo.
- Gang Hong-rip, a military official of the Joseon Dynasty.
- Gang Il-Sun, the founder of the Jeung San Do religion.
[edit] Modern
- Kang Chol-hwan, defector from North Korea.
- Kang Hye-jeong, South Korean actress.
- Kang Sung-min, South Korean footballer.
- Kang Yang Wook, early North Korean politician and minister.
