Gang of Balhae explained

Gang (died 809)^[1] was the sixth king of Balhae, ascending to the throne in 794 and ruling until his death. He was the son of King Mun, who was Balhae's third king. He chose the era name Jeongnyeok (正曆, "upright policy"). During his reign, there was active trade with Japan and Tang China, and missions passed frequently among the three states.

Family

• Father: Dae Heummu, King Mun
  • Grandfather: Dae Muye, King Mu
• Unnamed wife
  • Son?: Dae Cheongyun
  • Son?: Dae Neungsin
  • 1st son: Dae Wonyu, King Jeong
  • 2nd son: Dae Eonui, King Hui
  • 3rd son: Dae Myeongchung, King Gan

See also

• List of Korean monarchs
• History of Korea

Notes and References

1. Web site: http://100.nate.com/dicsearch/pentry.html?s=K&i=268847&v=43 . https://archive.today/20131026164033/http://100.nate.com/dicsearch/pentry.html?s=K&i=268847&v=43 . dead . 2013-10-26 . ko:강왕 . Encyclopedia of Korean Culture/Nate . 2013-10-26 . Korean .