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How do I input Korean names on Ancestry.com?

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How do I input Korean names on Ancestry.com?

Posted: 29 Jul 2014 6:39PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Sa, 사
Hello! My husband is from South Korea and our last name is Sa. In South Korea "Sa" does not mean much, but rather it is "사". When inputing my father-in-law's name (who would have all/ most records in Korea rather than the U.S.) do I write his name in English or in Korean characters? i.e. Sa or 사 ? Also, will Ancestry.com be able to find korean census documents, etc. to help me find unknown relatives? Will Ancestry.com be able to understand South Korean documents well enough to make linkages and suggest who our grandparents might be? I do not have a problem with translating between the two languages, but I am not sure how much Ancestry.com will be able to help with the rest of it. This is my first day with Ancestry.com, and information and tips related to finding family info in South Korea would be extremely helpful. Thanks !

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