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Na (Korean Surname)
Na or Ra is a relatively uncommon Korean family name. The name is written as 나 (Na) in South Korea, and as 라 (Ra) in North Korea. As of 2015, an estimated 160,946 people (0.32% of the population of South Korea) had the surname Na or Ra. provided by the ROK National Statistical Office. The total population was 49,705,663 for the statistical sample, which does not include any data from North Korea. Origin The name Na or Ra comes from the Chinese surname Luo, written as 羅. In Cantonese the surname is typically romanized as Lo or Law. Other possible romanizations include Nah, La, Lah, Rha, Rah, and Law. The variant hanja 那 derives from the Chinese toponymic name Na, referring to a small state during the Zhou dynasty. Clans Naju Na clan The Naju Na clan () was founded by Na Bu (), a Chinese native who travelled to Korea during the Goryeo period. The clan's bon-gwan is in Naju, South Jeolla Province, where Na Bu settled after coming to Korea. According to research as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korea
Korea ( ko, 한국, or , ) is a peninsular region in East Asia. Since 1945, it has been divided at or near the 38th parallel, with North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) comprising its northern half and South Korea (Republic of Korea) comprising its southern half. Korea consists of the Korean Peninsula, Jeju Island, and several minor islands near the peninsula. The peninsula is bordered by China to the northwest and Russia to the northeast. It is separated from Japan to the east by the Korea Strait and the Sea of Japan (East Sea). During the first half of the 1st millennium, Korea was divided between three states, Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla, together known as the Three Kingdoms of Korea. In the second half of the 1st millennium, Silla defeated and conquered Baekje and Goguryeo, leading to the "Unified Silla" period. Meanwhile, Balhae formed in the north, superseding former Goguryeo. Unified Silla eventually collapsed into three separate states due to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Na Moon-hee
Na Moon-hee (; Na Kyung-ja, ; November 30, 1941) is a South Korean actress. Since 1960, Na has had a prolific acting career in television and film spanning more than five decades. She established a classic Korean mother persona with her Korean drama, TV dramas ''Even if the Wind Blows'', ''The Most Beautiful Goodbye in the World'' (written by Noh Hee-kyung), ''My Lovely Sam Soon, My Name is Kim Sam-soon'', ''My Rosy Life'', ''Goodbye Solo (TV series), Goodbye Solo'', ''Amnok River Flows'' (based on ''Der Yalu fließt''), and ''It's Me, Grandma''. On the big screen, Na has received acclaim for her roles in ''Crying Fist'', ''You Are My Sunshine (2005 film), You Are My Sunshine'', ''Cruel Winter Blues'' and ''I Can Speak''. Her critically acclaimed film ''I Can Speak'' (2017) won her the Best Actress trophy in three prestigious award ceremonies: 54th Baeksang Arts Awards, 38th Blue Dragon Film Awards and 55th Grand Bell Awards — a feat that has yet to be repeated. After a series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Na Seongbeom
Na Sung-bum (, born October 3, 1989) is a South Korean outfielder for the Kia Tigers of the KBO League. He bats and throws left-handed. Na was selected tenth overall by the NC Dinos in the 2012 KBO Draft. Amateur career While attending Yonsei University, Na was considered the best hitting pitcher in the South Korean collegiate baseball league. As a freshman in 2008 Na batted a team-leading .329 with 11 RBI and posted a 3–1 record and a 1.70 ERA with 83 strikeouts (runner-up in the collegiate league) in 74.0 innings pitched. As a sophomore in 2009 Na led the collegiate league in home runs (4) as a cleanup hitter and amassed 7 wins (2 complete games – 1 shutout) with a 2.93 ERA as a starting pitcher. Also, he was runner-up in strikeouts (76) and third in RBI (23). After the season, he was selected for the South Korea national baseball team and participated in the 2009 Asian Baseball Championship as a designated hitter and relief pitcher. As a senior in 2011, Na struggled ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Na Hong-jin
Na Hong-jin (, born 1974) is a South Korean film director, producer and screenwriter. Na has won a multitude of awards with his films and most known for violent thriller and horror characteristics in his films. Na first became recognised after releasing his first feature film debut titled ''The Chaser'' (2008) achieving both critical and commercial success, becoming the 3rd most selling film in Korea in 2008 and winning many awards such as Best film and director of the 45th Grand Bell Awards, Best film of the 7th Korean Film Awards as well as Best new director for many more. Na’s 2nd film '' The Yellow Sea'' (2010) was screened under the Un Certain Regard section at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival and received positive critical reviews oMetacritic '' The Wailing'' (2016) is the next and most recent film that Na has directed which achieved both critical and commercial success, as well as accumulating a bounty of film awards such as the Best director of the 37th Blue Dragon Film A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Na Byeongyul
Na Byung-yul (; born 5 January 1985) is a South Korean former footballer who plays as a midfielder. Club career Following completion of his university studies, Na joined K-League club Busan I'Park FC. He was then loaned to the National Police Agency FC while he fulfilled his military obligations. Following the completion of his military service, he returned to Busan, but shortly thereafter was released by the club. Na moved to the Indonesian club Persik Kediri for the 2009–10 Indonesia Super League season. After Persik Kediri was relegated to the Liga Indonesia Premier Division at the conclusion of the season, Na shifted to Batavia United FC, specifically formed to participate in the newly established 2011 Liga Primer Indonesia. Currently, he is active in 2013 Indonesia Super League Persita Tangerang Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Tangerang ( 'Indonesian Football Association of Tangerang'), commonly known as Persita is an Indonesian professional football club based in Ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Na Jiwan
Na Jiwan (, born May 19, 1985) is a South Korean former professional baseball outfielder. From 2008 to 2022, he played for the Kia Tigers of the KBO League. He batted and threw right-handed. Amateur career While attending Shinil Junior High School in Seoul, Na was a power pitcher who could throw 88-mile fastballs. In , he was selected for the South Korean national youth baseball team (under-16). The team won the gold medal at the inaugural Asian Youth Baseball Championship, and Na was named MVP of the competition, appearing in all the games as a pitcher. In , he entered the Shinil High School baseball team, but converted to a position player due to elbow injuries. After three years at Shinil High School, Na went undrafted in the KBO Draft. Instead, he continued his baseball career in Dankook University. While attending college, Na was considered one of the top sluggers in the South Korean collegiate baseball league, winning home run titles in and . In October 2007, as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Na Gwanghyeon
Na Kwang-hyun (born 21 June 1982) is a South Korean football player who formerly played for Trat F.C. Trat Football Club ( Thai: สโมสรฟุตบอลจังหวัดตราด) is a Thai professional football club based in Trat province. The club play in Thai League 1. History The Trat Football Club formed in 2012, nickn ... References External links * 1982 births Living people South Korean men's footballers Daejeon Korail FC players Daejeon Hana Citizen players Korea National League players K League 1 players Expatriate men's footballers in Thailand Myongji University alumni Men's association football midfielders {{SouthKorea-footy-midfielder-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Na Huna
Na Huna (), born Choe Honggi (, February 11, 1951), is a South Korean trot singer who debuted in 1966. Introduction Na Huna is often referred to as the "Emperor of Trot" due to his charismatic personality and powerful voice. He was one of the country's most popular singers of the 1970s, alongside his rival Nam Jin. Na made international headlines in 2008 when he pulled down his pants on live television to dispel rumors that he had been castrated by a Japanese gangster. He is a legendary trot singer, and often appears on the KBS 1TV ''Golden Oldies'' (). Albums Filmography Television show External links * Korean Wikipedia The Korean Wikipedia () is the Korean language edition of Wikipedia. It was founded on 11 October 2002 and reached ten thousand articles on 4 June 2005. As of , it has articles with active users and is the largest Wikipedia. History The ... References Living people 1947 births People from Busan Trot singers South Korean ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Na Dohyang
Na Dohyang (, 30 March 1902 – 26 August 1927) was a Korean writer born in Seoul."Na Dohyang" LTI Korea Datasheet available at LTI Korea Library or online at: http://klti.or.kr/ke_04_03_011.do# Biography He graduated from Baejae School and entered Gyungsung National University School of Medicine. However he went to Japan aspiring to find fame in literature. This pursuit of learning about literature didn't last long, because he didn't have the money to support himself. He became a high school teacher in Andong, Gyeongsang-do. He started his career as a writer publishing ''A Young Man's Life'' (hangul: 젊은이의 시절). His famous works include ''The Water Wheel'' (물레방아), ''Mulberry'' (뽕), and ''Deaf Samryongi'' (벙어리 삼룡이). Work Na went by the pen name Na Bin. His early works are sorrowful, romantic pieces: ''A Young Man's Life'', ''Delight'' (환희). However his works changed from romanticism to realism: ''Haengnang Jasik'' and ''Before She Foun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Na Huideok
Na Huideok (, born 1966) is a South Korean poet. Life Na Huideok was born in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province. She was raised in an orphanage in which her parents - Christians who sought to carry out the teachings of their religion through communal living - served on the administrative staff. Na has confessed that the experience of living with orphans had made her a precocious child, and that the recognition of the difference between herself and her playmates early on gave her a unique perspective on the world. Reportedly, Na Huideok stumbled into the life of a poet unintentionally. While struggling between the religious ideals fostered by her parents and the causes upheld by the student movement she encountered in college, Na sought salvation in poetry. Na graduated from the Department of Korean Language and Literature at Yonsei University with both Master's and Doctorate degrees. She served as a professor in the Department of Creative Writing at Chosun University from 2001 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Na Yoon-sun
Na Yoon-sun ( ko, 나윤선; born August 28, 1969), also known as Youn Sun Nah, is a South Korean jazz musician. Life and career Na Yoon-sun was born on August 28, 1969, in Seoul. Her parents are musical: her father, Na Young-soo (나영수), is a conductor in Korea and her mother, Kim Mi-jung (김미정), is a musical actress. She studied French literature at Konkuk University in Korea. While she was working for a fashion company, she was scouted by Kim Min-gi (김민기), who was the president of the Hakchon Theater Company (극단 학전). There, she made her acting debut in a musical called ''Linie 1, Subway Line 1'' (지하철 1호선). Having been exposed to many kinds of music by her parents, Na decided to study and sing jazz after her performance in ''Subway Line 1.'' In 1995, she went to Paris to study jazz and chanson. There, she studied jazz at the CIM Jazz School, the National Music Institute of Beauvais, Nadia and the Lili Boulanger Conservatory. After graduating ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Na Hyeseok
Na Hye-seok (, 28 April 1896 – 10 December 1948) was a Korean feminist, poet, writer, painter, educator, and journalist. Her pen name was Jeongwol (). She was a pioneering Korean feminist writer and painter. She was the first female professional painter and the first feminist writer in Korea. She created some of the earliest Western-style paintings in Korea, and published feminist novels and short stories. She became well known as a feminist because of her criticism of the marital institution in the early 20th century. Early life Na Hye-seok was born into the Naju Na clan (나주 나씨, 羅州 羅氏), an aristocratic family, in 1896 in Suwon as the fourth child to Na Gi-jeong and Lady Choi Si-ui. She was called Na Ah-ji (나아지, 羅兒只) and Na Myeong-sun (나명순, 羅明順) in her childhood. Hyeseok is the name given to her when she started attending Jin Myeong Girl's High School. Na Hyeseok demonstrated her artistic talent from an early age and graduated at the top of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
