The Origin of Park: The First King Born from a Glowing Egg
Unlike Kim or Lee, 'Park' is a 100% native Korean surname with no Chinese origins! Discover the legendary birth of King Park Hyeokgeose.
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1. The Only 100% Native Korean Surname
While many Korean surnames like Kim or Lee have shared roots or similar characters in Chinese history, Park (朴) is absolutely unique. It is a native surname strictly originating from the Korean peninsula.
2. The Glowing Egg by the Well
In 69 BC, village chiefs in the southern part of Korea (modern-day Gyeongju) were looking for a king.
They found a white horse crying and kneeling next to a well called Najeong. When they approached, the horse flew into the sky, leaving behind a glowing, giant red egg shaped like a gourd (Pyojubak).
3. Hyeokgeose: The One Who Illuminates the World
From that egg hatched a dazzlingly beautiful boy. Because the egg resembled a round gourd (called 'Bak' in old Korean), they gave him the surname 'Park' (朴).
They named him Hyeokgeose, meaning 'To govern and illuminate the world'. He later founded the ancient Silla Kingdom, which lasted over a thousand years.
4. Parks in Modern Times
Today, Park is the 3rd most common surname in Korea.
Famous Parks include global K-Pop superstars like BTS Jimin (Park Ji-min), Actors Park Seo-joon, Park Bo-gum, and Park Hyung-sik!
5. Descendants of Royalty
If you choose 'Park' as your Korean surname, you are adopting the name of the founding royalty of the ancient Silla Kingdom!
Pronunciation vs Spelling
Though spelled 'Park' in English (as in a beautiful green park), the actual Korean pronunciation is closer to 'Bak' or 'Pak'.
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