Dae Won-ui (died 793) (r. 793) was the 4th ruler of the kingdom of Balhae. Background Dae Won-ui was a son of King Mu, the second ruler of Balhae, and the brother of the previous king, King Mun; when Mun's son Dae Goeng-rim died, Won-ui was chosen as the next king. Reign and death However, upon ascending the throne the king showed a jealous and violent temper. In 793, he was slain by his ministers. The son of Goeng-rim was chosen to replace him, becoming King Seong. See also List of Korean monarchs History of Korea References Balhae rulers Mohe peoples 793 deaths 8th-century rulers in Asia Year of birth unknown Dethroned monarchs