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Wang San-ak

Wang San-ak

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In this Korean name, the family name is Wang.

Wang San-ak (Korean: 왕산악; Hanja: 王山岳, ?-?) was the prime minister of Goguryeo during the reign of King Yangwon (6th century AD).

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According to the Samguk Sagi, written in 1145, the geomungo was invented by him by using the form of the ancient Chinese instrument guqin (also called chilhyeongeum, literally "seven-string zither"). After his death, the instrument was passed down to Ok Bogo, Son Myeong-deuk, Gwi Geum, An Jang, Cheong Jang, and Geuk Jong, while being widely spread over the kingdom.

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Preceded by
Eventually Chang Jo-ri
 Prime Minister of Goguryeo
?–?		 Succeeded by
Eventually Yeon Ja-yu
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