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Seok (Korean Name)
Seok, also spelled Suk, is a rare Korean family name held by about 56,500 South Koreans, as well as an element in some Korean given names. As a family name The family name Seok can be written with either of two hanja, one meaning "stone" (), and the other meaning "ancient" (). The former version is the more widespread of the two. The 2000 South Korean census found 46,066 people by this name. Of these, the great majority are members of the Gyeongju Seok clan and the Chungju (also called Hongju) Seok clan. The latter had a 2000 South Korean population of 9,544. The Gyeongju Seok clan claims descent from certain of the early rulers of Silla; the first Gyeongju Seok to sit on the throne was the fourth Silla king, Talhae. In a study by the National Institute of the Korean Language based on 2007 application data for South Korean passports, it was found that 61.3% of people with that surname spelled it in Latin letters as Seok in their passports, vs. 30.6% as Suk. Rarer alternative spe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Family Name
This is a list of Korean surnames, in Hangul alphabetical order. The most common Korean surname (particularly in South Korea) is Kim (Korean name), Kim (), followed by Lee (Korean name), Lee () and Park (Korean surname), Park (). These three surnames are held by around half of the ethnic Korean population. This article uses the most recent South Korean statistics (currently 2015) as the basis. No such data is available from North Korea. From 2015 South Korean statistics , at least 191 distinct surnames in Hangul and 514 distinct surnames in Hanja were in use. Notes: (1) The total population was 49,705,663. (2) This data only lists surnames used by five or more people. Surnames used by fewer than five people are categorized as "Other" (). From 2000 South Korean statistics These are surnames that appear in the 2000 South Korean statistics but not in 2015. Since the 2015 statistics only lists surnames used by five or more people, these surnames may still exist. Other surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seok Jung-ah
Seok Jung-Ah (born ) is a retired South Korean volleyball player. She was part of the South Korea women's national volleyball team. She participated in the 1994 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship. On club level she played with Fuji Film. Clubs * Fuji Film , trading as , or simply Fuji, is a Japanese Multinational corporation, multinational Conglomerate (company), conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operating in the areas of photography, optics, Office supplies, office and Biomedical engine ... (1994) References 1971 births Living people South Korean women's volleyball players Place of birth missing (living people) {{SouthKorea-volleyball-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jo Seok
Seok may refer to: *Seok (clan), clan among the Turkic-speaking people *Seok (Korean name) Seok, also spelled Suk, is a rare Korean family name held by about 56,500 South Koreans, as well as an element in some Korean given names. As a family name The family name Seok can be written with either of two hanja, one meaning "stone" (), and ..., Korean surname and given names * Seok Pass, a mountain pass in Kyrgyzstan {{Disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yi Seok
Yi Seok (; born 3 August 1941) is a South Korean entrepreneur. He is a member of the House of Yi, the royal house of Joseon and Korean Empire. He is the 10th son of Prince Yi Kang, the fifth son of Emperor Gojong, and one of his concubines, Lady Hong Chŏng-sun. Yi has been described as "one of two pretenders to the Korean throne and the only one living in Korea". Yi promotes the creation of a constitutional monarchy alongside the existing presidential system. In August 2006, Yi founded the Imperial Cultural Foundation of Korea () to support this proposal. In his early life, he gained fame as a singer and he released a 1967 album ''Pigeon House.'' Since 2004, he has been employed by the city of Jeonju to promote tourism. He also serves as a professor of history at Jeonju University. Yi's guesthouse in the Jeonju Hanok Village has been visited by Presidents Roh Moo-hyun and Moon Jae-in. Early life Yi was born Yi Hae-seok () on 30 August 1941. He was born in , Keijō, Kore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baek Seok
Baek (), also often spelled Paek, Baik, Paik, or Back is a Korean family name. In the year 2000, there were 351,275 people with this surname in South Korea. The word means the color white. Baek (白) "白" has a Cantonese origin from the Yuan dynasty and Goryeo dynasty. *Baek Wu Kyung (白宇經) of the Suwon Baek clan, cousin of Bai Juyi of the Tang dynasty, is the origin of this name. Baek (苩) Some Baekje refugees from the late Silla age had this surname. *Paik Ga (苩加), Mahan ruler *Paik Yong (苩龍), Silla general *Paik Ki (苩奇), Baekje general *Paik Ga (苩加), Baekje painter Notable people Back * Back Hye-ryun (born 1967), South Korean prosecutor-turned parliamentarian * Back Min-chul (born 1977), South Korean retired football goalkeeper * Back Sang-won (born 1988), South Korean baseball player Baek *Baek A-yeon (born 1993), South Korean singer and songwriter * Baek Bong-ki (born 1980), South Korean actor * Cha-seung Baek (born 1980), Korean-American former pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bailey Sok
Bailey Drew Sok (; born February 24, 2004), known mononymously as Bailey, is an American singer, professional dancer, and choreographer based in South Korea. Born and raised in Orange County, California, Sok began dancing at two and a half years old, and became a dance teacher and choreographer by age fourteen. As a singer, she debuted as a member of the South Korean co-ed group AllDay Project in June 2025, under The Black Label with the single “Famous”. Early life Bailey Drew Sok was born on February 24, 2004, in Placentia, Orange County, California, to Korean parents. Her Korean name is Sok Yu-jin (). Sok's two older sisters, who were actively involved in dance, introduced her to music and movement from an early age. Inspired by her sisters' involvement in the art, Sok began dancing at two and a half years old. Following a recommendation from the director of her sisters' dance studio, her parents enrolled her in formal lessons, where she trained in classical styles s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seok Matthew
Zerobaseone (stylized in all caps; abbreviated as ZB1; ) is a South Korean boy band formed through Mnet's reality competition program ''Boys Planet'' and managed by WakeOne. The group consists of nine members: Kim Ji-woong, Zhang Hao, Sung Han-bin, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae-rae, Ricky, Kim Gyu-vin, Park Gun-wook, and Han Yu-jin. Zerobaseone debuted on July 10, 2023, with the extended play (EP) '' Youth in the Shade'' and was commercially successful upon release, selling over two million units, peaked number one on South Korean Circle Album Chart, and was among the best-selling albums worldwide, according to International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). In addition, the EP's lead single, "In Bloom", charted on ''Billboard'' Global 200. The group earned a "Rookie Grand Slam" (2023–2024) by sweeping the 10 Rookie of the Year awards from different domestic award ceremonies, including Golden Disc Awards, MAMA Awards, Melon Music Awards, and Seoul Music Awards. They w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suk Hyun-jun
Suk Hyun-jun (; or ; born 29 June 1991) is a South Korean footballer who plays as a forward for K4 League club Namyangju FC. Club career Ajax After initially trialling with Eredivisie side Ajax, Suk signed 1.5-year contract with the Dutch club in October 2010. The contract effective from 1 January 2010 also included the option for Ajax to extend by another year. He made his debut in the first team in February as a substitute in a 4–0 home win against Roda JC. He scored his first Ajax goal in a 2010–11 pre-season friendly win against Chelsea on 23 July 2010. He did not play in any official first-team matches during the 2010–11 season and his contract at Ajax was not renewed. Groningen On 27 June 2011, Suk signed a two-year contract with Groningen including an option for a two-year extension. He scored five goals in his first season with Groningen including two goals against PSV Eindhoven, showing the potential for growth. However, he did not score in the next seaso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seok Dong-woo
Seok Dong-woo (; born 27 May 1990) is a South Korean footballer who plays as defender for Bucheon FC 1995 in K League Challenge The K League 2 () is the men's second-highest division of the South Korean football league system. It is contested between thirteen professional clubs and operates on a promotion and relegation system with K League 1. History In 2011, the or .... Career Park was selected by Bucheon FC in the 2014 K League draft. References External links * 1990 births Living people Men's association football defenders South Korean men's footballers Bucheon FC 1995 players K League 2 players 21st-century South Korean sportsmen {{SouthKorea-footy-defender-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suk Young-jin
Suk Young-Jin (; born in Pohang) is a South Korean bobsledder.FIBT Profile Suk competed at the for South Korea. He teamed with driver , Jun Jung-Lin and in the South Korea-1 sled in the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suk Hyun-joon
Suk Hyun-joon (born 9 June 1985) is a South Korean former professional tennis player. Suk, a native of Pohang, was ranked 11th on the ITF Junior Circuit. While a student at Myongji University he represented South Korea at the 2005 Summer Universiade. In 2005 he also played on the South Korea Davis Cup team for a tie against the Philippines in Manila. He is a former coach of Australian Open semi-finalist Chung Hyeon Chung Hyeon (; ; born 19 May 1996) is a South Korean professional tennis player. He is the 2017 Next Gen Finals champion. As an unseeded player, he became the first Korean player to reach a Grand Slam semifinal at the 2018 Australian Open. J .... See also * List of South Korea Davis Cup team representatives References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Suk, Hyun-joon 1985 births Living people South Korean male tennis players Sportspeople from Pohang Myongji University alumni Competitors at the 2005 Summer Universiade 21st-century South Korean spo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
