Wang San-ak (Korean: 왕산악; Hanja: 王山岳, ?-?) was the prime minister of Goguryeo during the reign of King Yangwon (6th century AD).
| Wang San-ak | |
| Hangul | 왕산악 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Wang San-ak |
| McCune–Reischauer | Wang Sanak |
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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- Samguk Sagi, Vol 32, Goguryeo Bon-Gi