Cheomhae of Silla

King Cheomhae
첨해 이사금
沾解尼師今
Isageum
Ruler of Silla
Reign247-261
Coronation247
PredecessorJobun of Silla
SuccessorMichu of Silla
Died261
Silla
Posthumous name
King Cheomhae (첨해 이사금, 沾解尼師今)
FatherSeok Goljeong
MotherQueen Ongmo
Cheomhae of Silla
Hangul
첨해 이사금
Hanja
沾解尼師今
Revised RomanizationCheomhae Isageum
McCune–ReischauerCh'ŏmhae Isagŭm

Cheomhae of Silla (r. 247–261, died 261), often known by his title Cheomhae Isageum, was the twelfth ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla. He was a Seok, and the younger brother of the previous king, Jobun.[1]

The Samguk Sagi also reports that the Cheomhae forged a truce with Goguryeo, and that his reign saw repeated clashes with Baekje. Cheomhae's kinsman, the general Uro, was slain by the people of Wa in the year 250.[2]

The defeat at this time dealt a serious blow to Silla. Later, Silla became close to Baekje and Goguryeo to guard against Japan even though Baekje had close relations and was allied with Japan. Given that some of the conquered city-states reappeared as Gaya, some city-states became independent.[3] It was not until the reign of King Jijeung that Silla overcame the aftereffects and resumed its conquest.

  1. ^ 김, 경순 (January 22, 2020). "신라 : 12대 첨해 이사금, 의문의 중첩". 수완뉴스. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  2. ^ "첨해이사금" [Cheomhae of Silla]. terms.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-06-03.
  3. ^ regarded city-state: Kueo-ch’il(renamed Dokno), Iseoguk, Chopal(renamed Dara)