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What was the Siege of Dongnae (1592)?

Introduction The Siege of Dongnae was a siege that occurred on 15 April 1592 (Gregorian: 25 May 1592) during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598). It resulted in the capture of Dongnae, a mountain castle on the way to Hanseong (Seoul), by the Japanese. Background After the fall of Busan, the Japanese army had to… Read More

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What was the Battle of Dadaejin (1592)?

Introduction The Battle of Dadaejin and the Siege of Busan were the first battles of the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598) and occurred simultaneously on 13 to 14 April 1592 (Gregorian: 23 to 24 May 1592). Background The Japanese invasion force consisting of 400 transports bearing 18,700 men under the command of Konishi Yukinaga departed… Read More

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What was the Siege of Busanjin (1592)?

Introduction The Siege of Busanjin was a battle fought at Busan between Japanese and Korean forces on 14 April 1592 (Gregorian: 24 May 1592). The attacks on Busan and the neighbouring fort of Dadaejin were the first battles of the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598). Background The Japanese invasion force consisting of 400 transports bearing… Read More

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What was the Battle of Sangju (1592)?

Introduction The Battle of Sangju was a battle during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598). After capturing Busan and Dongnae, the Japanese army under Konishi Yukinaga advanced at a rapid rate of almost 20 kilometres per day towards the Joseon capital of Hanseong (present-day Seoul). Background Joseon General Yi Il arrived at Sangju on 02… Read More

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What was the Battle of Noryang (1598)?

Introduction The Battle of Noryang, the last major battle of the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598), was fought between the Japanese navy and the combined fleets of the Joseon Kingdom and the Ming dynasty. It took place in the early morning of 16 December (19 November in the Lunar calendar) 1598 and ended past dawn.… Read More

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What was the Battle of Myeongnyang (1597)?

Introduction In the Battle of Myeongnyang, on 26 October 1597, the Korean Joseon kingdom’s navy, led by Admiral Yi Sun-sin, fought the Japanese navy in the Myeongnyang Strait, near Jindo Island, off the southwest corner of the Korean peninsula. With only 13 ships remaining from Admiral Won Gyun’s disastrous defeat at the Battle of Chilchonryang,… Read More