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Dae Won-ui (r. 793-794, d. 794) was the 4th ruler of the kingdom of Balhae.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Reign and death
However, upon ascending the throne the king showed a jealous and violent temper. In 794, he was slain by his ministers. The son of Goeng-rim was chosen to replace him, becoming King Seong.
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