History of the Silla Capital “慶州” in Korean peninsula Another mystery of Silla unveiled. Etymology of China. Part I Abstract: Silla had emerged in the Tianjin(天津) area with Gaelim (雞林) as the capital. They ran down to the south along the waterway and settled in the SE part of Korean peninsula. Another band went down to the SE Asia along the continental coastal region. Tang used Gaelim (雞林) as the capital of Silla. Ideograms Gaelim (雞林) has a meaning…..