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South Korea Compiled Genealogies (view source)
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The family is the most important part of Korean life. In Confusian tradition, the father is the head of the family and it is his responsibility to provide food, shelter, clothing, etc., and also arrange marriages of family members. The eldest son has special duties: first to his parents, then to his brothers from older to younger, then to his sons, then to his daughters. Members of the family are tied to each other because the actions of one family member reflect on the rest of the family. | The family is the most important part of Korean life. In Confusian tradition, the father is the head of the family and it is his responsibility to provide food, shelter, clothing, etc., and also arrange marriages of family members. The eldest son has special duties: first to his parents, then to his brothers from older to younger, then to his sons, then to his daughters. Members of the family are tied to each other because the actions of one family member reflect on the rest of the family. | ||
=== Korean Ancestors === | === Korean Ancestors === | ||
Ancestors are based on the male family line. Children are raised to believe they can never repay their debt to their parents, hence the popularity of ancestor worship. They hold ancestral ceremonies for the previous three generations (parents, grandparents, and great grandparents) several times a year, particularly on Chusok and New Year's Day. | Ancestors are based on the male family line. Children are raised to believe they can never repay their debt to their parents, hence the popularity of ancestor worship. They hold ancestral ceremonies for the previous three generations (parents, grandparents, and great grandparents) several times a year, particularly on Chusok and New Year's Day. | ||
=== Family Census Register === | === Family Census Register === | ||
This register records every birth and marriage in the family, with the father's and mother's parents' name and giving the "Family Origin" of each. | This register records every birth and marriage in the family, with the father's and mother's parents' name and giving the "Family Origin" of each. | ||
=== External Links === | === External Links === | ||
The following websites are especially dedicated to Korean Genealogy and Family History. They are all in Korean. | The following websites are especially dedicated to Korean Genealogy and Family History. They are all in Korean. | ||
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*http://www.rootsinfo.co.kr/ --Provides comprehensive lists of genealogy. In Korean. | *http://www.rootsinfo.co.kr/ --Provides comprehensive lists of genealogy. In Korean. | ||
'''A wiki article desctibing an online collection is found at:''' | '''A wiki article desctibing an online collection is found at:''' | ||
[[ | [[Korea,_Collection_of_Genealogies_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records)|Korea, Collection of Genealogies (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
[[Category:South_Korea]] | [[Category:South_Korea]] | ||