Naehae (died 230, r. 196–230) 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.

Naehe married a cousin, the daughter of Goljeong. His queen's younger brother Jobun became the next king and married Naehe's daughter Aihye. In both cases, these were consanguine marriages.

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.사현성(沙峴城) : 공주 광정리 산성 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.

During the Posang Eight States War (浦上八國 亂; 209–212) Seok Uro, son of Naehae of Silla and son-in-law of Jobun of Silla, was first active as a general.

Family

Grandfather: Beolhyu of Silla (벌휴 이사금) Grandmother: Queen, of the Kim clan (김씨), niece of Kim Alji Father: Seok Imae () Mother: Lady Naerye Spouse: Unnamed queen of the Seok Clan (), daughter of Galmunwang Seok Goljeong (), his 1st cousin Princess Aihye (), 1st daughter married Jobun of Silla Seok Uro (), 1st son married Lady Myeongwon, of the Seok clan (), daughter of Jobun of Silla Issue: Heulhae of Silla, the 16th King of Silla Seok Yieum (), or Nareum (날음) 2nd son (? − 220)<ref name="doo" / >

See also Three Kingdoms of Korea Rulers of Korea History of Korea

References

External links The Academy of Korean Studies Doosan Encyclopedia