Joseon
1592년전쟁
Imjin War
Against Japan's invasion, Admiral Yi Sun-sin's navy and citizen militias defended the country (Battle of Hansando).
Key developments
- 1592Battle of Okpo
Yi Sun-sin's first victory, destroying 26 Japanese warships.
- 1592Battle of Hansando
Using the crane-wing formation, crushed the Japanese navy and seized command of the southern sea.
- 1592First Siege of Jinju
Kim Si-min held Jinju Fortress with some 3,800 troops, blocking the Japanese advance into the Honam region.
- 1593Battle of Haengju
At Haengju Fortress, Gwon Yul and the people together repelled a large Japanese army.
- 1597Second Invasion (Jeongyu)
After peace talks collapsed, Japan invaded again and the war resumed.
- 1597Battle of Myeongnyang
Yi Sun-sin's miraculous victory, holding off 133 Japanese ships with just 13.
- 1598Battle of Noryang
In the final naval battle pursuing the retreating Japanese, Yi Sun-sin fell and the war ended.
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