What are Royal Korean surnames?

What are Royal Korean surnames?

This article explores the world of Royal Korean surnames, which were reserved for members of the Korean royal family and their descendants during the Joseon Dynasty. Only 18 surnames were designated as Royal Korean surnames, including Lee, Kim, Park, Jeong, Yang, Jang, Seo, Yoon, Cheon, Choi, Yun, Ha, Hwang, Hong, Ham, Kang and Kwon. The article provides a brief history of each surname and notable figures associated with them.