- Kim Isabu
Kim Isabu was a general of
Silla during the 6th century. He is best remembered today for his role in subjugating the island nation ofUsan-guk which is known asUlleung-do today. Although frequently referred to as "Isabu" or "Yi Sabu," his family name is written as Kim in the "Samguk Sagi ". ["Isabu" in "Samguk Sagi", Yeoljeon 4.]During the reign of Jijeung, in 505, Isabu was appointed the governor ("gunju") of Siljikju, modern-day
Samcheok . It was as governor of the wider region ofAseulla (modern-dayGangwon ) that he came to launch the expedition against Usan-guk seven years later.Later in life, Isabu rose to supreme military power in Silla, holding this position from 541 to 562. During this time, he saw the expansion of Silla's territory into former
Baekje andGoguryeo holdings, reaching as far north as present-dayHamgyong . In addition, he ordered the subjugation ofDaegaya , effectively putting an end to theGaya confederacy and consolidating Silla's hold on southeastern Korea.Notes
ee also
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List of Korea-related topics
*Military history of Korea
*Three Kingdoms of Korea
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