Gyeongmyeong of Silla

Gyeongmyeong of Silla (860 – August 924), personal name Pak Sŭn-gyŏng, was the 54th ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla. He was the eldest son of King Sindeok and Princess Uiseong. He ruled during the Later Three Kingdoms period, when much of his country's former domain was divided between Later Baekje and Taebong.

In 918, Wang Kŏn overthrew Kung Ye, who had been the ruler of Taebong, and established Goryeo. Gyeongmyeong joined forces with him in 920, and their allied armies were able to repel a Later Baekje assault on Daeya Castle. However, after this many border commanders chose to desert Silla in favor of Goryeo, so Gyeongmyeong was left no better off than before.

King Gyeongmyeong sought to get aid from Tang China, and sent missions bearing tribute, but was unsuccessful.

After his death in 924, King Gyeongmyeong was buried to the north of Hwangboksa temple and the throne was passed to his younger brother, King Gyeongae of Silla.

Family
Parents Consorts and their respective issue:
 * Father: Sindeok of Silla (838 – 917)
 * Grandfather: Pak Ye-gyŏm or Park Mun-won (815 – ?)
 * Grandmother: Lady Jeonghwa of the Yi clan (819 – ?)
 * Mother: Queen Uiseong of the Kim clan (842 – ?)
 * Grandfather: Heongang of Silla (861 – 886)
 * Grandmother: Lady Uimyeong of the Kim clan (861 – ?)
 * Queen Jangsataek of the Kim clan (860 – ?)
 * Daughter - Lady Pak (885 – ?)–married Chŏng Ŏn-ju (정언주; 885-963)
 * Son - Pak Ŏn-ch'im, Grand Prince Milseong (887 – ?)–the founder of Miryang Park clan
 * Son - Pak Ŏn‐seong, Grand Prince Goyang (889 – ?)–the founder of the Goryeong Park clan
 * Son - Pak Ŏn-shin, Grand Prince Sokham (891 – ?)–the founder of Hamyang Park clan
 * Daughter - Lady Pak (892 – ?)-married Paek Chang-jik (비조 중랑장 시중상장군 백창직; 890 – ?)
 * Son - Pak Ŏn-rip, Grand Prince Juksan (893 – ?)–the founder of Juksan Park clan
 * Son - Pak Ŏn-ch'ang, Grand Prince Husabeol (895 – ?)–the founder of Sangju Park clan
 * Son - Pak Ŏn-hwa, Grand Prince Wansan (897 – ?)–the founder of Jeonju Park clan and Muan Park clan
 * Son - Pak Ŏn-ji, Grand Prince Gangnam (900 – ?)–the founder of Suncheon Park clan
 * Son - Pak Ŏn-ŭi, Grand Prince Wolseong (901 – ?)–the founder of Wolseong Park clan
 * Son - Pak Kyo-sun, Grand Prince Geumseong (903 – ?)-founder of the Wolsan Park clan