Geumseong Beom clan

Geumseong Beom clan is one of the Korean clans. Their Bon-gwan is in Naju, South Jeolla Province. According to the research held in 2000, the number of Geumseong Beom clan’s member was 3316. Their founder was Beom Seung jo who was from Langya Commandery, China. Beom Seung jo entered Goryeo as a fatherly master of Princess Jeguk who had an marriage to an ordinary person planned by Chungnyeol of Goryeo in 1274. Beom Seung jo worked as ministry of rites (禮部, Lǐbu) in Yuan dynasty. Beom Yu su, a son of Beom Seung jo, was appointed as munha sirang pyeongjangsa in Goryeo. Beom Yu su made achievements as a commander during suppression of Jurchen people in 1334. Beom Yu su was awarded Gongsin  and became Prince of Geumseong. Then, Beom Yu su officially started Geumseong Beom clan and made Geumseong, Geumseong Beom clan’s Bon-gwan.