Gyeongju Yun clan

Gyeongju Yun clan
Country Korea
Current region Gyeongju
Founder Yun Tong

Gyeongju Yun clan (Hangul: 경주 윤씨; Hanja: 慶州 尹氏) was one of the Korean clans. Their Bon-gwan was in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province. According to the research in 2000, the number of Gyeongju Yun clan was 1684. Gyeongju Yun clan was separated from Haeju Yun clan. Their founder was Yun Tong. He was a son of Yun Gong (hanja: 尹恭) who was immigrated from Ming dynasty to Joseon during Taejo of Joseon’s reign. He was a nephew of Yun Sin (hanja: 尹信) who had a government post named (hanja: 府尹, fuyin) in Ming dynasty.[1]

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References

  1. ↑ Academy of Korean Studies 경주윤씨 慶州尹氏. Academy of Korean Studies.
  • Doosan Encyclopedia 외래귀화성씨 外來歸化姓氏. Doosan Encyclopedia.
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