[KS] Re: How to Write Korean Names in English?

Horace H. Underwood hhu at fulbright.or.kr
Mon Jan 11 19:22:47 EST 1999


Another name issue.

The solution is NOT initials.  DJ can be DJ, but how often have I
gotten an inquiry from a foreigner who wants to contact  "Prof. 
J.H. Kim at Yonsei"?  Or try to call an office and ask to talk to
J.H. Kim?  The surname is clear at last, but the person is lost.

UNDERWOOD, Horace H. (WON Han'gwang)
(as contrasted to UNDERWOOD, Horace G.)



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