Geonhwang of Balhae (r. 857–871) was the 12th king of Balhae. He was the younger brother of Dae Ijin, his predecessor on the throne. Because none of Balhae's own records have survived, we know little of Geonhwang except that he sent a few missions to Japan and Tang China. See also List of Korean monarchs History of Korea References Balhae rulers 871 deaths 9th-century rulers in Asia