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Gyeongju
Seok
clans trace their ancestry to Silla's
earlier ruling families. These three royal clans played a strong role in
preserving the historical precincts of Gyeongju into modern times.
The Gyeongju
Choe
and
Lee
clans
also trace their ancestry to the Silla elites. Prominent members of the
Gyeongju Lee clan include Goryeo period scholar
Yi Je-hyeon, and Joseon period
scholars
Yi Hwang
and
Yi
Hang-bok. A contemporary notable figure from the Gyeongju Lee clan is
Lee Byung-chull, the founder of
Samsung Group.
However, not all Gyeongju clans date
to the Silla period; for instance, the Gyeongju Bing clan was founded in the
early
Joseon Dynasty.
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