Another theory suggests the clan originated from Yeongwollu Mingul Maamgul in Hyang-ri, Yeoju (영월루 민굴, 마암굴 閔窟;여주).

However, skepticism arises due to the poem's ulterior motive—Yi Kyu-bo's attempt to secure a government position (벼슬) by flattering Min Sik.

These findings suggest the Yeoheung Min clan originated in the current Yeoju (여주) region of Gyeonggi-do (경기도) and gained recognition during the Later Three Kingdoms period.

Although evidence points to a more ancient origin during the early Three Kingdoms period, Min Ching-do is recognized as the progenitor due to the late compilation of genealogy.

– 1201) the eldest son of Min Yeong-mo, served as Minister of Justice (형부상서; 刑部尙書; hyŏngbu sangsŏ) after passing the examination during the reign of Myeongjong of Goryeo.

Min Yeong-mo's second son, Min Gong-gyu (민공규, 閔公珪), served as Panbyeongbusa and Tutor of the Crown Prince (태자소보; 太子少保; t'aeja sobo), and his descendants continued to produce a large number of high-ranking officials, and grew into a prestigious and aristocratic clan to which allowed them to marry into the royal family in the late Goryeo dynasty.

However, the misfortunes of the descendant granddaughters from the Min Ji family line who were chosen as princesses and wives of royal court officials continued.

The prestige of the Yeoheung Min clan fell for a while, but during the reign of King Sejong, their status was restored and continued to produce queens and princesses.

Empress Myeongseong is a controversial figure, who is admired for her political crafts and her determination to resist Japanese influence towards the late 19th century of the Joseon dynasty, but also condemned for exacerbating the pervasive corruption by appointing her fellow Yeoheung Mins to important positions within the government.