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Sul (Korean Surname)
Seol (also spelled as Sul or Sol) is a Korean family name, spelled 설 in hangul and 薛 or 偰 in hanja. People who have this name include * Amy Sol (born 1981), American artist * Seol Chong (650–730), Silla Dynasty scholar * Sul Hoon (born 1953), South Korean activist and politician * Seol In-ah (born 1996), South Korean actress * Seol Jae-min (born 1990), South Korean tennis player * Seol Jung-hwan (born 1985), South Korean actor and model * Sol Kyong (born 1990), North Korean judoka * Sul Kyung-gu (born 1968), South Korean actor * Seol Ki-hyeon (born 1979), South Korean former professional footballer * Seol Min-kyung (born 1960), South Korean former tennis player * Seol Sa (Won Hyo) (617–686), Silla Dynasty monk * Seol Ye-eun (born 1996), South Korean curler * Seol Young-woo (born 1998), South Korean professional footballer * Seol Yoon-a (born 2004), South Korean idol, member of NMIXX Lineages The Korean family name Seol can be written with either of two homopho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korea
Korea is a peninsular region in East Asia consisting of the Korean Peninsula, Jeju Island, and smaller islands. Since the end of World War II in 1945, it has been politically Division of Korea, divided at or near the 38th parallel north, 38th parallel between North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea; DPRK) and South Korea (Republic of Korea; ROK). Both countries proclaimed independence in 1948, and the two countries fought the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. The region is bordered by China to the north and Russia to the northeast, across the Yalu River, Amnok (Yalu) and Tumen River, Duman (Tumen) rivers, and is separated from Japan to the southeast by the Korea Strait. Known human habitation of the Korean peninsula dates to 40,000 BC. The kingdom of Gojoseon, which according to tradition was founded in 2333 BC, fell to the Han dynasty in 108 BC. It was followed by the Three Kingdoms of Korea, Three Kingdoms period, in which Korea was divided into Goguryeo, Baekje, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sul Kyung-gu
Sul Kyung-gu (; born May 14, 1967) is a South Korean actor. Upon his graduation in 1994, he appeared in numerous theatrical productions, such as the hit Korean adaptation of the German rock musical '' Subway Line 1'', and productions of Sam Shepard's '' True West'' and A. R. Gurney's ''Love Letters''. Sul is considered one of the leading actors representing Chungmu-ro in the 2000s, alongside Choi Min-sik and Song Kang-ho. He is best known for his collaborations with director Lee Chang-dong in '' Peppermint Candy'' (1999) and ''Oasis'' (2002), ''Public Enemy'' film series (2002–2008) for which he won the Baeksang Arts Award Grand Prize, and '' Silmido'' (2003) which became the highest-grossing film in South Korea at the time of release. He also won Best Actor at the Baeksang Arts Awards for his performances in ''Hope'' (2013) and ''Kingmaker'' (2022). His other notable films include '' Jail Breakers'' (2002), '' Voice of a Murderer'' (2007), '' Tidal Wave'' (2009), '' The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lineage (anthropology)
In anthropology, a lineage is a unilineal descent group that traces its ancestry to a demonstrably shared ancestor, known as the apical ancestor. Lineages are formed through relationships traced either exclusively through the maternal line ( matrilineage), paternal line ( patrilineage), or some combination of both ( ambilineal). The cultural significance of matrilineal or patrilineal descent varies greatly, shaping social structures, inheritance patterns, and even rituals across societies. Etymology From Middle English ''linage'', from Old French ''linage'', from ''ligne'', from -4; we might wonder whether there's a point at which it's appropriate to talk of the beginnings of French, that is, when it wa ... ''linage'', from ''ligne'', from Latin ''linea'' (“line”); equivalent to ''line'' + ''-age''. Characteristics A lineage is a descent group characterized by unilineal descent. This means that lineage membership is determined by tracing ancestry through either a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bon-gwan
Korean clans are groups of Koreans, Korean people that share the same Patrilineality, paternal ancestor. They are indicated by the combination of a ''bongwan'' () and a family name. Korean clans distinguish clans that happen to share the same family name. The ''bongwan'' identifies descent groups by Geography, geographic place of origin. For example, the Gyeongju Kim and the Gimhae Kim are considered different clans, even though they happen to share the same family name ''Kim (Korean name), Kim''. In this case, Gyeongju and Gimhae are the respective ''bongwan'' of these clans. However, a clan name is not treated as a part of a Korean person's name. The ''bongwan'' and the family name are passed on from a father to his children, thus ensuring that person in the same Paternal lineages, paternal lineage sharing the same combination of the ''bongwan'' and the family name. A ''bongwan'' does not change by marriage or adoption. Different family names sharing the same ''bongwan'' someti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nmixx
Nmixx (, stylized in all caps) is a South Korean girl group formed by SQU4D, a sub-label of JYP Entertainment. The group is composed of six members: Lily (singer, born 2002), Lily, Haewon, Sullyoon, Bae, Jiwoo, and Kyujin. Originally a seven-piece group, Jini (singer), Jinni departed from the lineup on December 9, 2022, for personal reasons. They debuted on February 22, 2022, with the single album ''Ad Mare''. Name The name Nmixx combines the letter "N", which stands for "now", "new", "next", and the unknown "n", and the word "mix", which symbolizes combination and diversity, altogether meaning "the best combination for a new era". Career 2021–2022: Debut and Jinni's departure On July 9, 2021, JYP Entertainment announced a new girl group would be debuting in February 2022, its first since Itzy in 2019. From July 16 to 25, JYP Entertainment made pre-orders available for a limited edition of the group's debut package, titled ''Blind Package'', which included the group's debut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seol Young-woo
Seol Young-woo (; born 5 December 1998) is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a full-back for Serbian SuperLiga club Red Star Belgrade and the South Korea national team. Club career Ulsan HD Born in Ulsan, Seol played as a youth player for hometown team Ulsan Hyundai (renamed Ulsan HD in 2024) since childhood. After attending university for a while, he played for the senior team of Ulsan Hyundai since 2020. He contributed to Ulsan's two K League 1 titles in 2022 and 2023. On 1 October 2024, he was nominated for the AFC Player of the Year for 2023 by helping his club and national team reach the semi-finals of the 2023–24 AFC Champions League and the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, respectively, in addition to the league title. Red Star Belgrade On 29 June 2024, Seol moved to Serbian SuperLiga club Red Star Belgrade for an undisclosed fee on a three-year contract with an option for a one-year extension. He provided three assists in eight league phase matches during ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seol Ye-eun
Seol Ye-eun (born August 26, 1996 in Seoul, South Korea) is a South Korean curler from Uijeongbu. She currently plays lead on the Gyeonggi Province curling team, skipped by Gim Eun-ji. Career Seol joined the Gim Un-chi rink in 2017. They didn't play in many events during the 2017–18 season but still found success finishing runner-up at the Prestige Hotels & Resorts Curling Classic to Rachel Homan and qualifying for the quarterfinals at the Colonial Square Ladies Classic, Karuizawa International and the Glynhill Ladies International. The team had a full schedule for the 2018–19 season, beginning with the Hokkaido Bank Curling Classic where they finished fourth. On tour in Canada, they reached the final of the Gord Carroll Curling Classic where they lost to Chelsea Brandwood. They also made the semifinals of the Prestige Hotels & Resorts Curling Classic and the quarterfinals of the Canad Inns Women's Classic. Team Gim was invited to play in the 2018 Tour Challenge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wonhyo
Wŏnhyo (; ; 617 – 686, meaning: "Dawnbreak") was one of the most important philosophers and commentators in East Asian Buddhism and the most prolific scholar in Korean Buddhism.Muller, Charles元曉 Wonhyo, ''Digital Dictionary of Buddhism''./ref>Buswell, R. E. (2017). Wŏnhyo: Buddhist Commentator “Par Excellence.” ''Journal of Korean Religions'', ''8''(1), 131–160. As one of the most eminent scholar-monks in East Asian history, his extensive literary output runs to over 80 works in 240 fascicles. His most influential commentaries are those on buddha-nature texts like the *'' Vajrasamādhisūtra'', the '' Awakening of Faith'', and the '' Mahāparinirvāṇasūtra''. These works became classics widely respected throughout Korea, China and Japan. Wonhyo's work was foundational for all of Korean Buddhism and also influenced Buddhism in other East Asian nations. Chinese masters who were heavily influenced by Wonhyo include Huayan masters like Fazang, Li Tongxuan, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seol Min-kyung
Seol Min-kyung (; born 17 November 1960) is a South Korean former tennis player. Biography From 1981 to 1985, Seol played in 12 ties for the South Korea Federation Cup team. All of her matches were in singles and included wins over Sabrina Goleš of Yugoslavia and Catherine Suire of France. Seol was a member of the gold medal winning South Korea team at 1982 Asian Games in New Delhi. Her son Jae-gyun Hwang, a professional baseball player formerly with the San Francisco Giants The San Francisco Giants are an American professional baseball team based in San Francisco. The Giants compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (baseball), National League (NL) National League West, West Div ..., won an Asian Games gold with the national team in 2014, making them the country's first mother-son combination to win a gold at the Asian Games. References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Seol, Min-kyung 1960 births Living people South Korean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seol Ki-hyeon
Seol Ki-hyeon (; born 8 January 1979) is a South Korean former professional footballer who played as a winger, and who currently is the manager of Gyeongnam FC. He is also the first South Korean footballer to score in the history of the UEFA Champions League, during his time at Anderlecht. Club career Career in Belgium In July 2000, Seol joined a Belgian club Royal Antwerp. He became the second South Korean footballer to score in double figures during a season in Europe, following Cha Bum-kun. After a successful season with Royal Antwerp, Seol moved to Anderlecht in the same league. He scored a hat-trick in the space of 12 minutes in the 2001 Belgian Super Cup. He also became the first South Korean player to score in the qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League. He won the 2003–04 Belgian First Division with Anderlecht. Wolverhampton Wanderers In August 2004, Seol moved to England, joining a Championship club Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Wolverhampton manager at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sol Kyong
Sol Kyong (; or ; born 8 June 1990) is a North Korean judoka is an unarmed gendai budō, modern Japanese martial art, combat sport, Olympic sport (since 1964), and the most prominent form of jacket wrestling competed internationally.『日本大百科全書』電子版【柔道】(CD-ROM version of Encyc .... She represents the sports team of the Pyongyang University of Mechanical Engineering. References External links * * * 1990 births Living people North Korean female judoka Asian Games medalists in judo Judoka at the 2010 Asian Games Judoka at the 2014 Asian Games Asian Games silver medalists for North Korea Asian Games bronze medalists for North Korea Judoka at the 2016 Summer Olympics Olympic judoka for North Korea Medalists at the 2010 Asian Games Medalists at the 2014 Asian Games 21st-century North Korean sportswomen {{NorthKorea-judo-bio-stub ... [...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] |
