The present invention relates to a 
terbium borate-based yellow 
phosphor, a preparation method thereof, and a white 
semiconductor light emitting device incorporating the same. The 
terbium borate-based yellow 
phosphor of the present invention is represented by the general formula (Tb1-x-y-zREXAy)3DaBbO12:Cez (where, RE is at least one 
rare earth element selected from the group consisting of Y, Lu, Sc, La, Gd, Sm, Pr, Nd, Eu, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm and Yb; A is a typical 
metal element selected from the group consisting of Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs and Fr; D is a typical amphoteric element selected from the group consisting of Al, In and Ga; 0≦x<0.5; 0≦y<0.5; 0<z<0.5; 0<a<5; and 0<b<5). The white 
semiconductor light emitting device of the present invention comprises a 
semiconductor light emitting diode and the yellow 
phosphor, which absorbs a portion of light emitted by the semiconductor 
light emitting diode and emits light of 
wavelength different from that of the absorbed light. It offers 
white light from the combination of the light emitted by the semiconductor 
light emitting diode and the light emitted by the yellow phosphor. The white semiconductor 
light emitting device of the present invention offers a greatly improved color rendering and experiences less deterioration in 
light emission efficiency over a long period of service.