Clans
After fall of Silla, it was divided into several clans. According to the last census in 2000, there are 161 Park clans in South Korea.
Both former President of South Korea (1962 - 1979), Chung-Hee Park and new President-elect of South Korea, Guen-hye Park are belonging to Goryeong clan of Park.
| Clan name (Region) | Clan progenitor | Percentage (%) (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| Miryang | Grand Prince Eun-Chim of Milseong | 77.8 |
| Bannam (Naju) | Lord Hojang | 3.6 |
| Juksan (Andong) | Grand Prince Eun-Rip of Juksan | 1.4 |
| Goryeong | Park Eun Sung, GRand PRice Goyang | 1.0 |
| Yeonghae (Yeongdeok) | Park Je-Sang | 0.7 |
| Chungju | Park Sang | 0.6 |
| Myeoncheon (Dangjin) | Park Sul-Hee | 0.1 |
| Pyeongsan | King Park Hyokgose, founder of Silla | 0.01 |
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