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.

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  1. ^ 강왕 (in Korean). Encyclopedia of Korean Culture/Nate. Archived from the original on 2013-10-26. Retrieved 2013-10-26.
Gang of Balhae
 Died: 809
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Preceded by King of Balhae
794–809
Succeeded by


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