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1636년전쟁

Qing invasion

With the Qing invasion, King Injo resisted at Namhansanseong before surrendering at Samjeondo.

Key developments

  1. 1636년 12월Qing Invasion

    Qing Emperor Hong Taiji personally led a large army across the Amnok River to invade Joseon.

  2. 남한산성 항전45-Day Siege of Namhansanseong

    King Injo took refuge in Namhansanseong and resisted the Qing forces for about 45 days, but reinforcements and supplies were cut off.

  3. 주화·척화 논쟁Peace vs. Resistance Debate

    Choe Myeonggil advocated peace negotiations while Kim Sangheon insisted on continued resistance, splitting the court into two camps.

  4. 1637년 1월Surrender at Samjeondo

    King Injo knelt before Qing Emperor Hong Taiji at Samjeondo in a humiliating surrender ceremony.

  5. 전후 영향Princes Taken as Hostages

    Crown Prince Sohyeon and Prince Bongnim (later King Hyojong) were taken to Qing as hostages, and many commoners were captured.

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남한산성