Jangsu Hwang clan

Their Bon-gwan is in Jangsu County, North Jeolla Province.

According to the research held in 2015, the number of Jangsu Hwang clan’s member was 170988.

Hwang Rak (Hanja: 黄洛), a chief vassal in Han dynasty began Hwang clan in Korea.

Hwang Rak (Hanja: 黄洛) had an accident on sea on his way to Vietnam as an envoy in 28 during Emperor Guangwu of Han’s reign.

Then, Hwang Rak (Hanja: 黄洛) drifted ashore and was naturalized in Silla.