Dureung Du clan

The Dureung Du clan is one of the Korean clans. Their Bon-gwan is in Duling (Dureung in Korean) County, in modern Shaanxi, China. According to the research held in 2000, the number of Turung Tu clan’s member was 5701. Their founder was Tu Gyeong nyeong who lived in Jingzhao and worked as the Minister of War in Song dynasty during Emperor Taizong of Song’s reign. Tu Gyeong nyeong appealed against Emperor Zhenzong’s royal succession. However, it brought Emperor Zhenzong’s anger and Tu Gyeong nyeong was demoted to Inspector. Tu Gyeong nyeong was naturalized in Goryeo with his sons named Tu Ji geon and Tu Ji Bong  who worked as Zhongshu Sheren  in 1004. After Mokjong of Goryeo bestowed the post named General of the Right and land in Gimje on Tu Gyeong nyeong, Tu Gyeong nyeong became Prince of Duling. Then, Tu Gyeong nyeong’s descendant founded Turung Tu clan.