Kang (Korean name)
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Kang or Gang is a common Korean family name. Altogether, the holders of this name number more than 1.1 million in South Korea
, according to the 2000 census. The name "Kang" can actually represent any of 5 different hanja
, or Chinese characters. However, the great majority of Kangs (more than 1 million) bear the surname 姜.
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
, according to the 2000 census. The name "Kang" can actually represent any of 5 different hanja
Hanja
Hanja is the Korean name for the Chinese characters hanzi. More specifically, it refers to those Chinese characters borrowed from Chinese and incorporated into the Korean language with Korean pronunciation...
, or Chinese characters. However, the great majority of Kangs (more than 1 million) bear the surname 姜.
Historic
- Gang Yi-sikGang Yi-sikGang I-sik was a general of Goguryeo under reign of King Pyeongwon, King Yeongyang, and King Yeongnyu. General Gang fought alongside Eulji Mundeok during the Goguryeo-Sui Wars.-Life:...
, a military official of GoguryeoGoguryeoGoguryeo or Koguryŏ was an ancient Korean kingdom located in present day northern and central parts of the Korean Peninsula, southern Manchuria, and southern Russian Maritime province....
. - Gang Gam-chanGang Gam-chanGang Gam-chan was a medieval Korean government official and military commander during the early days of Goryeo Dynasty . Even though he was a career scholar and government official, he is best known for his military victories during the Third Goryeo-Khitan War.-Goryeo-Khitan Wars:In 993, the Liao...
, a military official of GoryeoGoryeoThe Goryeo Dynasty or Koryŏ was a Korean dynasty established in 918 by Emperor Taejo. Korea gets its name from this kingdom which came to be pronounced Korea. It united the Later Three Kingdoms in 936 and ruled most of the Korean peninsula until it was removed by the Joseon dynasty in 1392...
. - Gang Hong-ripGang Hong-ripGang Hong-rip was a Korean general during the Joseon Dynasty.Under repeated requests from Ming China, Gwanghaegun commanded Gang Hong-rip to help Ming forces with ten thousand soldiers against the Manchus in 1619. However, Ming armies were crushed in the Battle of Sarhū. The Korean army under...
, a military official of the Joseon DynastyJoseon DynastyJoseon , was a Korean state founded by Taejo Yi Seong-gye that lasted for approximately five centuries. It was founded in the aftermath of the overthrow of the Goryeo at what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled and the capital was relocated to modern-day Seoul...
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Modern
- Kang Chol-hwanKang Chol-HwanKang Chol-Hwan is a defector from North Korea. As a child he was imprisoned in the Yodok concentration camp for 10 years; after his release he fled the country, first to China and eventually to South Korea...
, defector from North Korea. - Kang Dong-wonKang Dong-wonKang Dong Won is a South Korean film and television actor.-Career:Born in Busan, Kang's family moved to Changwon when he was 7 years old. While studying Mechanical Engineering at Hanyang University, he was spotted on the streets by a modeling agent in 2000...
, South Korean actor. - Kang Hye-jeongKang Hye-jeong- Career :Kang Hye-jung began working as a model in her first year of high school, and throughout the late 1990s she appeared in small roles in TV dramas and sitcoms such as Jump and Nonstop 3. Her first film role was in Moon Seung-wook's arthouse/sci-fi film Nabi, for which she won a Best Actress...
, South Korean actress. - Kang Hye-MiKang Hye-MiKang Hye-Mi is a retired female volleyball player who represented South Korea at three consecutive Summer Olympics . Playing as a setter she was one of the key players of the Women's National Team during the 1990s and the early 2000s....
, South Korean volleyball player. - Kang Ji-hwanKang Ji-hwanKang Ji-hwan is a South Korean actor.- Career :Kang made his debut in the entertainment industry through popular musical productions The Rocky Horror Show and Grease...
, South Korean actor. - Gang Il-SunGang Il-SunGang Il-Sun , also known as Chungsan Kang Il-sun and known to his followers as JeungSan SangJeNim, is the founder of a religion that lead to the Korean religions Jeung San Do and Daesun Jinrihoe. He was born in a small town near the city of Gimje in what was then the Jeolla province of Korea...
, the founder of the Jeung San DoJeung San DoJeung Sando or Jeungism is a new religion founded in Korea in 1974. This movement is characterised by a universal message, millenarianism and a method of healing meditation...
religion. - Kang Elizabeth Nari, Syracuse
- Kang Min-kyung, South Korean singer from Korean duo DavichiDavichiDavichi is a South Korean duet female group made up of Lee Hae-ri and Kang Min-kyung . Davichi is derived from the Korean word "Dabichi" meaning the light to shine over the world....
. - Kang Susie, South Korean singer.
- Kang Yang WookKang Yang WookKang Lyanguk was a North Korean Protestant Minister and Chairman of the Christian Federation during the 1950s.Kang Lyanguk was the maternal uncle of North Korean dictator Kim Il Sung. In his early years he was a school teacher...
, early North Korean politician and minister. - Peter KangManifestManifest has different meanings. It may refer to the following:Arts* Manifest , the Melbourne Anime FestivalBusiness* Manifest Limited, the UK marketing companyComputing...
, American born but of Korean descent, is a rapper of eastern USA. - Kang Ho DongKang Ho DongKang Ho Dong is a former Korean MC and comedian, who first became known to Koreans as the top Korean traditional wrestler. Along with comedian Yoo Jae Suk, he has terminated his contract with De Chocolate E&TF for issues of non-payment.- Family :Kang Ho Dong was born in Jinju on June 11, 1970 to...
, a South Korean entertainer, comedian and MC. - Kang Dae Sung, a South Korean singer from Big Bang.
- Kang JiyoungKang JiyoungKang Jiyoung is a South Korean idol singer, member of the Korean girl group Kara.-Biography:Kang Jiyoung was born on January 18, 1994, in Paju, Republic of Korea. She debuted at the age of 15 as a third grade middle school student. She is one of the 2 members that joined after member Kim Sung Hee...
, a member of Korean girl group KaraKara (band)Kara is a popular South Korean girl group signed with DSP Media . The band name Kara comes from the Greek Word "chara" Kara (Hangul: 카라, Japanese: カラ, often stylized as KARA) is a popular South Korean girl group signed with DSP Media (DSP). The band name Kara comes from the Greek Word "chara" Kara...
. - Kang In Oh (Noori), a South Korean singer from Co-Ed School
- Kang MinKang MinKang Min a.k.a. Nal_rA is a former professional South Korean StarCraft player .Kang Min had relatively long career in starcraft, spanning victories in both major leagues and seeing his team to a 23 game winning streak. On 11 September 2008, Kang Min declared that he would retire from progaming...
, a South Korean StarCraftStarCraft professional competitionThe computer game StarCraft has an active professional competition circuit, particularly in South Korea. The two major game channels in South Korea, Ongamenet and MBCGame, each run a Starleague , viewed by millions of fans...
player. - Kang Seung-yoonKang Seung-yoonKang Seung-yoon is a South Korean male singer. He took part in Superstar K2 and finished in fourth place. In January 2011, he signed as a trainee for YG Entertainment.-Early life:...
, South Korean singer - Kang Minhyuk, South Korean drummer, actor, and member of CN Blue