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Gaya Confederacy

King Guhyeong

仇衡王King

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Guhyeong was the last king of Geumgwan Gaya. In 532 he surrendered his kingdom to Silla, bringing the state to an end and marking the point at which the Gaya power in the lower Nakdong River region was absorbed by Silla. His great-grandson was Kim Yu-sin, who later played a major role in unifying the Three Kingdoms.

Key achievements

  • Last king of Geumgwan Gaya
  • Surrendered to Silla, ending the Geumgwan Gaya kingdom

Related places

Tomb of King Guhyeong in Sancheong