홍주 이씨

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The Hongju Lee clan (Korean: 홍주 이씨; Hanja: 洪州 李氏) is a Korean clan with its ancestral seat (bon-gwan) in Hongseong County, South Chungcheong Province.

Here are some key facts about the Hongju Lee clan:

• Origin: The Hongju Lee clan's progenitor is Lee Yu-seong (이유성, 李維城). He was the son of Lee Gan (이간, 李幹), who served as a Grand General (대장군) during the Goryeo Dynasty.
• Founding: The clan was established about 700 years ago.
• Population: As of the South Korean census of 2015, there were 7,306,828 people with the surname Lee in South Korea, representing 14.7% of the population, and making Lee second most common surname after Kim. However, the clan specifically states that approximately 100,000 individuals are members of the Hongju Lee clan.
• Location: While members reside throughout Korea, around 400 families live in Hongseong. A 1993 survey within a "Hongseong County Records" book cited 255 families were in the area, though numbers differ.
• Historical Significance: The clan has been known for upholding Confucian traditions, emphasizing education, and filial piety.
• Notable members: Yi Jong-jang (이종장, 李宗張) was born into the Hongju Lee clan in 1544 and was known for his filial piety.