Beolhyu of Silla

Beolhyu (died 196, r. 184–196) was the ninth king of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He is also known as Balhui Isageum, Isageum being the royal title in early Silla. As a descendant of Silla's 4th king Talhae, his surname was Seok.

Family Grandfather: Talhae of Silla Grandmother: Queen Ahyo, daughter of King Namhae Father: Crown Prince Seok Gu-chu Mother: Queen Jijinaelye of the Kim clan Consort and issue(s): Queen, of the Kim clan , niece of Kim Alji Seok Goljeong, Galmunwang , 1st son Grandson: Jobun of Silla (r. 230–247, d.247), 11th ruler of Silla Grandson: Cheomhae of Silla (r. 247–261, d.261) 12th ruler of Silla Granddaughter: Lady Seok Grandson: Seok Deungbo ( 석등보昔) Seok Imae , 2nd son Grandson: Naehae of Silla (d. 230, r.196–230)–10th ruler of Silla Seok Deungbo , 3rd son Grandson: Silseong of Silla (died 417) (r. 402–417), who was the 18th ruler of Silla

Background The Samguk sagi states that he was made king by the people when his predecessor Adalla died without heir. His accession to the throne broke several generations of continuous rule by the Park clan, descendants of Silla's founder Bak Hyeokgeose.

Beolhyu is recorded to be the grandson of King Talhae, but this is questioned because he ascended the throne 104 years after Talhae's death. His mother was of the Kim clan.

Reign In 185, he conquered a small chiefdom called Somun-guk (in today's Uiseong). Silla warred with the neighboring Korean kingdom Baekje in 188 (around Jincheon), 189, and 190 (around Yecheon).