Kim Yu-sin

History

With Kim Chun-chu he led the wars that brought down Baekje and Goguryeo. His sister Munhui married Chun-chu, making him King Munmu’s uncle. The Samguk sagi tells how in 645, sent back to war, he passed his house without stopping and only drank water from its well.

Legend

When a falling star shook his troops during Bidam’s rebellion, he is said to have flown a burning figure on a kite and announced that the star had risen again.

Places in Gyeongju

• Gyeongju Tomb of Kim Yu-sin
• Jaemaejeong Well Map
• Myeonghwalseong Fortress Map

Other people of Silla

Bak Hyeokgeose · Aryeong · Seok Talhae · Kim Al-ji · Ichadon · Queen Seondeok · Kim Chun-chu (King Taejong Muyeol) · King Munmu · Wonhyo · Kim Dae-seong