Hwabaek
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The Hwabaek (Hangul:화백, Hanja:和白) or Council of nobles, served as the chief royal council in Silla, it is composed of the nobles of higher rank( Jingol) and headed by the Sangdaedeung. The Hwabaek council decided the most important state affairs, such as succession to the throne and declarations of war.
Reference
- Book of Sui, Silla Records (Chinese: 隋書 新羅傳)
- Old Book of Tang, Silla Records (Chinese: 舊唐書 新羅傳)