Naehae of Silla


Naehae was the tenth king of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He is commonly called Naehae Isageum, isageum being the royal title in early Silla. As a descendant of Silla's 4th king Talhae, his surname was Seok.

Background

He was the grandson of the previous ruler, Beolhyu Isageum. Beolhyu's crown prince Goljeong and second son Imae died early, and Goljeong's son Jobun was too young. Naehae was the son of Seok Imae and Lady Naerye who is Jima Isageum's daughter.
Nae married a cousin within the Seok clan. His queen's younger brother Jobun became the next king.

Reign

During his reign, the Samguk sagi reports cordial relations with the neighboring Gaya Confederacy, and repeated clashes with the rival kingdom Baekje.
Baekje invaded in 199 and 214; Silla responded by conquering Baekje's Sahyeon castle. Naehae personally led the successful defense to Baekje's next attack in 218. Mohe invaded and defeat in 203, In 212, Gaya sent the prince to Silla as a hostage.
Win in the Eight Port Kingdoms War. In this era, Seok Uro, son of Naehae of Silla and son-in-law of Jobun of Silla, was first active as a general.

Family