영춘 진씨

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The Yeongchun Jin clan (영춘 진씨, 永春秦氏) is a Korean clan with its origin (bon-gwan) in Yeongchun-myeon, Danyang County, North Chungcheong Province. Here's a breakdown of information about them:
Key Information:

• Origin: Yeongchun-myeon, Danyang County, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea. This area was originally called Euladan-hyeon in the Goguryeo period.
• Founder: Jin Sa-rip (진사립, 秦斯立). He served as *Daegwang* (대광, a high government official) during the Goryeo Dynasty.
• Population:
• 1985: 10 households, 43 people.
• 2000: 43 households, 106 people.
• 2015: 35 people.

• Limited Historical Records: It is mentioned that the specific lineage details beyond the founder, Jin Sa-rip, are unclear due to a lack of historical documents.
• YouTuber Jin Yong-won: A separate claim, made by YouTuber Jin Yong-won, states that his grandfather was the founder of the Yeongchun Jin clan. This claim is noted as a separate origin, with Jin Yong-won stating he is the third generation. About 100 members are stated.
• Relation to other Jin Clans: While there are many Jin clans in Korea, it is stated that many have joined the Yeoyang Jin clan.
• Baekje connection: The Jin clan (眞氏) was a powerful noble clan of Baekje, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea.