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How Korean names work
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Order: family name (usually one syllable) + given name (usually two syllables): 김민 → Kim Minjin style.
Addressing: use title + name carefully; 씨 after full/given name is common for peers; use job titles for professionals.
Never invent nicknames from syllables without permission.
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