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Battle of Busan (1592)
Part of the Imjin War
DateNovember 1 1592
LocationOff the coast of Korea
ResultDecisive Korean victory
Combatants
Fleet of Toyotomi HideyoshiKorean navy
Commanders
Toyotomi HideyoshiYi Sun Shin
Won Gyun
Yi Eok Ki
Strength
470 ships60 ships
Casualties
115 ships disabled6 dead, 25 injured
Admiral Yi 4th Campaign
Jangrim Harbour - Hwajungumi - Dadae Harbour - Seopyung Harbour - Jeolyoung Island - Pusan Harbor
Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598)
Busan – Tadaejin – Tongnae – Sangju – Ch'ungju – Okpo – 1st Sacheon – Imjin River – Dangpo – Danghangpo – Hansando – Pyongyang – Chonju – Haejongchang – Busan – Jinju – Pyeongyang – Byokchekwan – Haengju – Jinju – Busan – Hwawangsan – Chilchonryang – Namwon – Myeongnyang – Ulsan – 2nd Sacheon – Noryang Point


The naval Battle of Busan took place on 1 November 1592 during the first phase of the Japanese invasions of Korea between Korea and Japan.

The Korean navy was well-trained. They employed long range cannon to secure victory.

The Joseon navy sank many ships, despite the heavy gun fire from Japanese land forces on higher ground. Although the Joseon navy was in a position to sink more ships, Admiral Yi forbade it, fearing that if more ships were sunk, it would prevent the Japanese army leaving Korea.

The casualties for Korean were six dead and 25 injured. Captain Chung, Captain of Nokto, was killed by Japanese mustket fire.

See also

Korea
King Seonjo
Crown Prince Gwanghae
Yi Sun-sin†,
Gwon Yul,
Yu Seong-ryong,
Yi Eok-gi†,
Won Gyun†,
Kim Myeong-won,
Yi Il,
Sin Rip†,
Gwak Jae-u,
Kim Si-min†

China
Li Rusong† (pr.
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Capital Seoul, Pyongyang

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Yi Sun-sin (April 28 1545 – December 16 1598), also commonly transliterated Yi Soon-shin, was a Korean naval leader noted for his victories against the Japanese navy during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598) during the Joseon Dynasty.
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Won Gyun (1540—1597) was a Korean general and admiral during the Joseon Dynasty. He is best known for his campaigns against Japanese during Hideyoshi's Invasions of Korea.

Early life and education

Won was a member of Wonju Won family.
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Yi Eok-gi (1561-1597) was the commander of the Eastern Jeolla Fleet and later became the commander of Western Jeolla Fleet. He was one of Yi-Sun-Shin's good friends during the Seven Year War.
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The naval campaigns conducted by Korean admiral Yi Sun-sin during Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598) against the Japanese forces of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. These campaigns made Yi a legendary figure in Korean History on par, if not surpassing the great general Eulji Mundeok.
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Korea
King Seonjo
Crown Prince Gwanghae
Yi Sun-sin†,
Gwon Yul,
Yu Seong-ryong,
Yi Eok-gi†,
Won Gyun†,
Kim Myeong-won,
Yi Il,
Sin Rip†,
Gwak Jae-u,
Kim Si-min†

China
Li Rusong† (pr.
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Siege of Busan was a battle fought at Busan on April 13th-14th, 1592, between Japanese and Korean forces. Along with Tadaejin, Busan was the site of the first battle in the Imjin War. This battle marked the beginning of a long, terrible war on the Korean peninsula.
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Battle of Tadaejin, along with the Siege of Busan, was one of the first battles of the Imjin War (1592-1597). The Battle of Busan and the Battle of Tadaejin occurred almost simultaneously. Tadaejin is also transliterated as "Dadaejin".
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Mag.Song Sang Hyun† Mag. Jo Yung Gyoo†
Gen. Yi Gak
Adm. Park Hong

Strength
18,000 (est.) at least 3,000 (est.)
Casualties
Unknown at least 3,000 (est.)

The siege of Tongnae, was one of the first battles of the Imjin War (1592-1597).
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battle of Sangju was one of the first Korean battles in the First Invasion of the Imjin War. The Koreans attempted to stop the Japanese invasion and prevent the siege of Ch'ungju Castle. However, the Japanese' superior technology of the arquebuses proved again effective.
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Konishi Yukinaga
So Yoshitoshi
Matsuura Shigenobu
Arima Harunobu
Omura Yoshiaki
Gen. Shin Rip†
Lieut. Kim Yeo-mul†
Gen. Yi Il
Mag. Yi Jong-jang†
Strength
First Division (ca. 18,700 men) Korean cavalry division (ca.
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Battle of Okpo
Part of Imjin War

Date May 7, 1592
Location Okpo Bay, Jeolla, Korea

Result Decisive Korean Victory

Combatants
Fleet of Toyotomi Hideyoshi Korean navy
Commanders
Todo Takatora Yi Sun-sin
Strength
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Battle Of Sacheon took place on 15 May 1592 and was the first battle in the Imjin War when the Turtle Ship was used.

Prelude

After the Battle of Okpo, Admiral Yi returned to Yōsu, his headquarters.
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Battle of Imjin River was a battle during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598). It resulted in a Japanese victory.

The Retreat of the King and surrender of Hanseong


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Dangpo. Here at Dangpo, a solemn Japanese commander, Kurushima Michiyuki, was commanding his troops to loot and burn a coastal town.

The Attack

As the Korean fleet approached the Dangpo harbor, Yi Sun-shin noticed that the flagship of this Japanese fleet was anchored among
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Danghangpo. He immediately sent his fleet towards Danghangpo to verify the report and was pleased to see that it was accurate. Anchored in the harbor of Danghangpo Bay was 26 Japanese ships, including another flagship.
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Battle of Hansan Island, also known as the Battle of Hansan-do, took place on August 14 1592 near the Korean island of Hansan, and was one of the most important battles of the Imjin War.
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The 1592 Siege of Pyongyang was part of the Japanese invasions of Korea in the end of 16th century. Konishi Yukinaga, a Japanese daimyo, captured Pyongyang and garrisoned his force in the winter of 1592.
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battle of Chonju was one of the first battles fought in Korea during the Japanese Toyotomi Hideyoshi's invasions.

Even though this battle was a rather minor battle compared to others during the Korean Campaign, it would be one of the very most important victories for the
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Siege of Jinju was one of two battles during the Japanese invasions of Korea; the first in 1592, and the second in 1593. The first battle of Jinju along with the Battle of Hansan Island and the Battle of Haengju are regarded as the three most important battles of the war.
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siege of Pyongyang was a battle fought between the Ming-Korea alliance and Japanese forces during Japanese invasions of Korea. The Ming army crossed the Yalu river and after a number of small engagements with the Japanese, arrived at the walls of Pyongyang where they met with
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Battle of Haengju took place on February 12, 1593 during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598). The Korean defenders were successful in repelling the Japanese forces. After the battle, General Kwon Yul credited Koreans' victory to the employment of hwachas.
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Second Siege of Jinju was a battle during 1593 in Hideyoshi's invasions of Korea at Jinju Fort, Korea, between Japan and Korea. Unlike the First Siege of Jinju this battle resulted in a Japanese victory.
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For the 1592 land battle, see .


The Battle of Busan was a naval conflict in 1597 during the Imjin War. In this battle, Won Kyun sailed towards Busan where the Japanese headquarters were based.
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Battle of Chilcheollyang took place before dawn on August 28 1597 during the Imjin War in Chilcheollyang, which is a narrow strait near Geoje island. It took place during the second invasion of the Japanese.
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