Yu Deuk-gong

This is a Korean name; the family name is Yu.
Yu Deuk-gong
Hangul 유득공
Hanja 柳得恭
Revised Romanization Yu Deuk-gong
McCune–Reischauer Ryu Tŭkkong

Yu Deuk-gong (1749–1807) was a Korean scholar during the Joseon Dynasty. He is remembered today for his work in recovering the history of Balhae, which had not generally been considered part of Korean history before his time.

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