Joseon · Historical figure
Yu Deukgong
1748–1807
A scholar who foregrounded Balhae in Korean history through Balhaego.
Key events
A scholar who foregrounded Balhae in Korean history through Balhaego. Balhaego restored Balhae to historical attention.
Legacy
Balhaego restored Balhae to historical attention. It broadened the view beyond Silla to include the northern state in the same period.