{"id":2205425,"date":"2024-06-11T16:46:07","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T07:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/?p=2205425"},"modified":"2024-06-12T17:37:28","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T08:37:28","slug":"whats-in-a-name-for-south-koreans-a-chance-at-a-better-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2024\/06\/whats-in-a-name-for-south-koreans-a-chance-at-a-better-life\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s in a name? For South Koreans, a chance at a better life"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a quiet corner of Seoul, 75-year-old Han Jeong-yeon reflected on her decision to change her name. For 65 years, she went by Choon-ja, a moniker she grew to despise for being old-fashioned. In 2014, as name changes surged in popularity, Han seized the opportunity to forge a new identity.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m happy I changed my name back then,\u201d Han said. \u201cAs a senior citizen, people rarely call me by my first name outside the family. But it\u2019s enough to know I won\u2019t feel embarrassed when someone calls me by my name when I go to a bank or the hospital.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Han is not alone in her quest. Court statistics reveal that from 2008 to 2024, more than <\/span>2 million<\/span><\/a> South Koreans applied for name changes. With a staggering 95% approval rate, four out of 100 people in the country have embraced new names during this period.<\/span><\/p>\n

The phenomenon cuts across all strata of society \u2014 from high-profile figures like former Korean Air Lines Vice President Cho Hyun-ah, who became Cho Seung-yeon in 2023, and former President Park Geun-hye\u2019s controversial confidante Choi Soon-sil to countless everyday citizens.<\/span><\/p>\n

The motivations behind these name changes are as diverse as the individuals themselves. Some seek a personal rebrand, while others believe their old name brings bad luck.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Traditionally, parents or grandparents bestowed names upon children, each character embodying the values they hoped to impart. In a family-centric society, individuals are expected to uphold the symbolism carried by their names.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, as traditional family structures have loosened and individualism taken root, South Koreans have felt empowered to reject family values and express their identities through self-chosen names.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWith a more flexible mindset that views parents and children as independent from each other, more people are expressing themselves through names they choose themselves,\u201d Kim Dae-Hyun, a culture critic and the author of \u201cYour Sign: The Ontology of Names and the Politics of Surnames,\u201d told <\/span>Korea Pro<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

DECODING THE NAME GAME<\/b><\/p>\n

Korean names are more than just a collection of characters; they carry deep-rooted meanings and cultural beliefs. With <\/span>over 8,000 Chinese characters<\/span><\/a> legally approved for names and typically two characters per first name, South Koreans have access to 25 million possible combinations, each imbued with unique significance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Beyond the literal meaning of each Chinese character, many South Koreans believe that the number of strokes in a name can influence personality traits and fortune throughout one\u2019s life. These naming principles are intrinsically linked to the belief that a name can sway one\u2019s fortune and shape one\u2019s character.<\/span><\/p>\n

Park Seo-hyun, a 38-year-old single woman, experienced this firsthand when she changed her name two years ago. Her mother, distraught over Park\u2019s struggling business, recommended Seo-hyun, replacing her previous name Yun-yeong.<\/span><\/p>\n

Desperate to turn her life around, Park accepted the name her mother bought for about $360 (500,000 won) from a naming specialist who practices saju, a fortune-telling service.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhile my life hasn\u2019t improved as dramatically as I\u2019d hoped, I did feel like I was living a new life, and my attitude became more positive,\u201d Park told <\/span>Korea Pro<\/span><\/i>. \u201cPerhaps due to this positive outlook, things started to get better.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Though some old friends still call Park by her previous name, she doesn\u2019t mind. \u201cI understand their confusion or reluctance to use my new name. But I\u2019ll meet plenty of new people in the future who will know me as Seo-hyun, and that\u2019s enough for me,\u201d she says.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A South Korean saju tent in Ansan | Image: Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

NAMING AS A LIFELINE<\/b><\/p>\n

For some South Koreans, changing their name becomes a last resort in the face of mounting frustrations and limited means to improve their socioeconomic status. Kim Dong-wan, an Eastern philosophy professor at Dongguk University and a seasoned naming consultant, has observed this trend firsthand over his decades-long career.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIn a grim economy rife with uncertainty, more people are seeking a glimmer of hope, a breakthrough they believe can be achieved by changing their names,\u201d Kim told <\/span>Korea Pro<\/span><\/i>. \u201cMany people often feel they are falling behind with no way to catch up. This desperation leads them to pin their hopes on a new name that might bring better luck.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Kim has witnessed extreme cases of individuals changing their names multiple times, some as many as five or six times, hopping from one naming specialist to another. He describes these instances as a sign of people losing control over their lives.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, Kim cautions against unscrupulous naming specialists who prey on their clients\u2019 fears and insecurities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSome specialists scare their clients with unproven naming theories and pressure them to change their names repeatedly,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s important to remember that these specialists often lack credible qualifications to support their claims.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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An image of court documents being signed | Image: Pexels<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

STREAMLINED LEGAL PROCESS<\/b><\/p>\n

Changing one\u2019s name is a straightforward process that has become even more accessible in recent years. Gone are the days of filing applications in person at family courts; now, applicants can submit their requests online through the Supreme Court\u2019s <\/span>website<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to Teheran, a South Korean law firm specializing in name change litigation, the approval process usually takes two to three months. During this time, the court reviews the applicant\u2019s criminal background and credit information.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once approved, individuals have one month to report the change to the government, which automatically updates their name on official documents, including resident and family relations registrations. If the process goes smoothly, a person can establish an entirely new identity within three months.<\/span><\/p>\n

Legal experts reveal that the court accepts up to 95% of name change applications. Even seemingly subjective reasons, such as a name being too common, awkward or difficult, typically receive approval if the applicant provides a persuasive and comprehensive explanation for their desired change.<\/span><\/p>\n

The law\u2019s stance on name changes has significantly evolved since 2005, when the South Korean Supreme Court <\/span>ruled in favor<\/span><\/a> of name changes, emphasizing the need to respect \u201cindividual dignity\u201d and the \u201cright to pursue happiness.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

By considering personal interests alongside public interests and social order, opinion leaders viewed the ruling as a reflection of contemporary values.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since this ruling, the name change trend has been consistent. Since 2008, when the court began officially counting the numbers, between 120,000 and 160,000 people have applied for legal name changes each year. However, a number of Koreans change their names without actually making an official legal change, which means that there are likely more people who have done so.<\/span><\/p>\n

A TREND HERE TO STAY<\/b><\/p>\n

According to a <\/span>poll<\/span><\/a> conducted by Hankook Research, the name change trend shows no signs of slowing down. Among the poll\u2019s 1,000 respondents, 7% reported having already changed their names at least once, while another 10% expressed a willingness to do so in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n

The interest in name changes is particularly pronounced among those in their 30s and 40s, with 16% and 13% of respondents in these age groups, respectively, considering a name change. Kim of Dongguk University attributed this to the heightened competition and economic instability faced by people in this age bracket.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPeople in their 30s and 40s feel increasingly less comfortable with their finances,\u201d Kim said. <\/span>\u201cThis discomfort drives them to pay more attention to the potential benefits of changing their names.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Kim predicted that the popularity of name changes will persist.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIn financially unstable times, people\u2019s tendency to rely on saju, which often links one\u2019s destiny with their name, grows stronger. This trend is unlikely to subside anytime soon.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Culture critic Kim Dae-hyun pointed out that the younger South Koreans\u2019 familiarity with adopting pseudonyms when they are online also contributes to their casual attitude toward name changes.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNames are no longer seen as permanent identifiers,\u201d Kim said. \u201cJust as people assign new IDs to their online avatars, they now naturally embrace new identities and corresponding names in real life.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Edited by John Lee<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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