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Seong of Balhae
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationSeong wang
McCune–ReischauerSŏng wang
Birth name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationDae Hwa-yeo
McCune–ReischauerTae Hwayŏ

Seong of Balhae, (died 794), sometimes called by his birth-name Dae Hwa-yeo, was the 5th ruler of the Balhae. He was the grandson of King Mun, his father being the deceased heir Dae Goeng-rim.

Reign

He chose the era name Jungheung (중흥, 中興). King Seong was a very physically weak person, and lived for a few months after his rise to the throne. The most notable accomplishment that was done during his reign was the moving of the capital to Sanggyeong.

See also

References

Seong of Balhae
 Died: 794
Regnal titles
Preceded by King of Balhae
793–794
Succeeded by