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In the course of Korean history, the use of names has evolved. Early names based on the Korean language are recorded in the Three Kingdoms period (57 BCE -668 CE), but were gradually replaced by names based on Chinese characters with the growing adoption of Chinese writing system. During periods of Mongol and Manchu influence, the ruling class supplemented their Korean names with Mongol and Manchu names. In addition, during the later period of Japanese rule in the early 20<sup>th</sup> century, Koreans were forced to adopt Japonified names. | In the course of Korean history, the use of names has evolved. Early names based on the Korean language are recorded in the Three Kingdoms period (57 BCE -668 CE), but were gradually replaced by names based on Chinese characters with the growing adoption of Chinese writing system. During periods of Mongol and Manchu influence, the ruling class supplemented their Korean names with Mongol and Manchu names. In addition, during the later period of Japanese rule in the early 20<sup>th</sup> century, Koreans were forced to adopt Japonified names. | ||
45 percent of Korean people bear the family name Kim, Lee, or Park | 45 percent of Korean people bear the family name Kim, Lee, or Park <!--{12063354629060} --> | ||
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[[Category:Korea | [[Category:North Korea]] [[Category:South Korea]] | ||