[History Lives – Silla Edition] Episode 6: King Beopheung and Ichadon – Buddhism's Official Recognition, Written in Blood

1. Ichadon, a young Silla official, was executed in autumn 527, and his death is said to have prompted Silla's official recognition of Buddhism.
2. King Beopheung promulgated laws and ordinances in 520, established a military office in 531, and annexed Geumgwan Gaya in 532, strengthening royal power.
3. The Ichadon martyrdom monument (Baengnyulsa Seokdanggi) is housed at the Gyeongju National Museum, and records differ on the recognition date, 527 or 528.

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