Namgung is an

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surname that sees varying levels of use in Vietnam,

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, and Korea. Regardless of country, Namgung is considered to be an uncommon surname, as only a small number of people have the surname.

Mainland China

In Mainland China, the surname Nangong appears in the Song dynasty book '' Hundred Family Surnames''. According to a statistical analysis released by the

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in 2014, Nangong is estimated to be the surname for 13,000 people in China in 2010.

Hong Kong

In Hong Kong, Namgung is a surname that is often associated with the "Mailbox of Madame Namgung" (), a

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-style advice column in the

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and

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that often dispenses tips and advises related to Human sexuality.

Japan

In Japan, the surname Nangū is estimated to be the surname of about 200 people, with half of them concentrated in the

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, and Tokyo.

Korea

In Korea, there are historically 6 Namgung Bon-gwan clans, including Hamyeol, Puyun, Nampyong, Ryongan, Uiryeong, and Chasan. Ancient Korean literatures have noted that the ancestors of the Hamyeol Namgung clan hail from Nangong Kuo, a key adviser in

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's court. In South Korea, statistics from 2000 indicate the Hamyeol Namgung clan has 18,703 members.

Notable people

People with this surname include:

Mainland China

* Nangong Kuo, a disciple of Confucius. * Nangong Kuo (Western Zhou), Zhou dynasty political figure. *Nangong Wan, a general of the Song State during the Warring States period.

Hong Kong/Taiwan

*Naamgung Bok (), novelist.

Korea

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(), Goryeo general that is noted to be the ancestor of the Hamyeol Namgung clan. * Namgung Shin (), Goryeo military officer. *

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(born 1934), stage name of South Korean actor Hong Gyeong-il. *

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(born 1982), South Korean football player. * Namkoong Min (born 1978), South Korean actor. *

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(born 1984), South Korean football player.

Fictional

* Namgoong Minsu: a character in the movie Snowpiercer portrayed by Song Kang-ho. * Namgoong Hyeonja ��궁 현자 fictional architect in the film Parasite, by

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References

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