Talhae (5 BC [1]–80 AD, r. 57–80) was the fourth king of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea.

According to the Samguk sagi, when he was born as an egg, his father considered it an ill omen and had it boxed and floated at sea.

[5] The egg landed east of Gyerim (near today's Gyeongju, South Korea), where he was raised by an old woman as a fisherman.

The location of his birth place Dapana Country is estimated as somewhere in the Japanese archipelago.

[6] According to Kenichi Kamigaito, as it is a myth, other lines would be mixed, but Tal-hae of Silla was a King of Tanba province and he made jade there.

Even though excluding details of myth, it can be assumed that clan Seok had trade with Japan.

I cannot dare to give the throne to others in violation of heaven's orders, nor can I entrust our people to you".

Talhae said farewell to the king and went out to the port through the water route where ships from China were transported.

There was also a legendary account of Talhae battling King Suro of Gaya, with both utilizing magic by transforming into birds to fight each other.