Balhae King Mun's Relocation to Sanggyeong and Administrative Reforms
Balhae's King Mun moved the capital to Sanggyeong Yongcheonbu and adopted Tang institutions, organizing a three-chancellery six-ministry system. The murals in Princess Jeonghyo's tomb convey Balhae culture of the time.
Key developments
- 상경 천도Relocation of the Capital to Sanggyeong
King Mun of Balhae moved the capital to Sanggyeong Yongcheonbu, firmly establishing a central governing base.
- 3성 6부Adoption of Tang System: Three Ministries and Six Bureaus
King Mun adopted Tang's three-ministry and six-bureau system to reorganize central government and reinforce royal authority.
- 당과 교류Active Cultural Exchange with Tang
During King Mun's reign, Balhae students traveled to Tang to learn advanced culture and institutions and spread them at home.
- 정혜공주묘Construction of Princess Jeonghye's Tomb
The tomb of Princess Jeonghye, King Mun's daughter, is a Goguryeo-style stone-chamber tomb; the stone lion statue excavated there clearly shows that Balhae inherited the culture of Goguryeo.