Jobun (r. 230–247, died 247), also known by his title Jobun Isageum, was the eleventh king of the Korean state of Silla. He was the grandson of Beolhyu Isageum, and a member of the Seok clan. He was the son of Goljeong with Lady Ongmo, a daughter of Kim Gudo. Lady Ongmo's brother was Michu Isageum.

The Samguk sagi also reports that the small country of Gammun-guk (near present-day Gimcheon) was conquered by Jobun's general Uro in 231. Japanese forces attacked the capital but Jobun Isageum wins against the Japanese in 232. Golbeol-guk (near present-day Yeongcheon) surrendered in 236. Baekje attacked the western frontier of Silla in 239. Clashes with Goguryeo and Wa took place during Jobun's reign.

Family

Grandfather: Beolhyu of Silla (died 196, r. 184–196) Grandmother: Queen, of the Kim clan (김씨), niece of Kim Alji Father: Seok Goljeong (), also known as Sesin Galmunwang (세신갈문왕) Mother: Queen Ongmo, of the Park clan (), daughter of Gudo Galmunwang (), sister of Michu of Silla 1st Spouse: Princess Aihye, of the Seok Clan (), daughter of Naehae of Silla, his cousin Daughter: Lady Myeongwon, of the Seok clan (), 1st daughter married Seok Uro Lady Gwangmyeong (), 2nd daughter married Michu of Silla 2nd spouse: Lady of the Park clan (), daughter of Naeum Galmunwang (나음갈문왕) Yurye of Silla (유례 이사금; d. 298), 1st son Seok Gul-suk, Galmunwang (), 2nd son Grandson: Girim of Silla, the 15th king of Silla

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

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