Japanese invasions of Korea (The Imjin War)
The Japanese landing on Busan.
Date 1592 - 1598 Location Korean peninsula Result Japanese defeat
Combatants
Joseon Dynasty Korea, Ming Dynasty China, Jurchen tribes	Japan under Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Commanders
Korea: King Seonjo 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 Shi-Min† China: Li Rusong† (pr.), Li Rubai, Ma Gui (pr.), Qian Shi-zhen, Ren Ziqiang, Yang Yuan, Zhang Shijue, Chen Lin	Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Katō Kiyomasa, Konishi Yukinaga, Kuroda Nagamasa, Todo Takatora, Katō Yoshiaki, Mōri Terumoto, Ukita Hideie, Kuki Yoshitaka, So Yoshitoshi, Kobayakawa Takakage†, Wakizaka Yasuharu, Kurushima Michifusa†
Strength
Korea: 40,000 Korean Army, (at the beginning) at least 22,600 Korean volunteers and insurgents China: 1st.(1592-1593) over 150,000 2nd.(1597-1598) over 100,000	1st.(1592-1593) About 160,000 2nd.(1597-1598) About 140,000
Casualties
Korea: Unknown China: over 30,000	Unknown

History of Korea
Gojoseon, Jin Proto-Three Kingdoms:  Buyeo, Okjeo, Dongye  Samhan   Ma, Byeon, Jin Three Kingdoms:  Goguryeo   Sui wars  Baekje  Silla, Gaya North-South States:  Unified Silla  Balhae  Later Three Kingdoms Goryeo  Khitan wars  Mongol invasions Joseon  Japanese invasions  Manchu invasions Korean Empire Japanese occupation  Provisional Gov't Division of Korea  Korean War North, South Korea Image File history File links Download high resolution version (414x630, 68 KB) Summary http://www. ... The Korean Peninsula is a peninsula in East Asia. ... Territory of Joseon after Jurchen conquest of King Sejong Capital Hanseong Language(s) Korean Religion Confucianism Government Monarchy Wang  - 1392 - 1398 Taejo  - 1418 - 1450 Sejong  - 1776 - 1800 Jeongjo  - 1863 - 1897 Proclaimed Emperor Gojong Yeong-uijeong  - 1431 - 1449 Hwang Hui  - 1466 - 1472 Han Myeonghoe  - 1592 - 1598 Ryu Seongryong  - 1894 Kim Hongjip... 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Kim Shi-Min (1554~1592) was a prominent Korean general during the Joseon Dynasty. ... Li Ru-song (Chinese: ; pinyin: Lǐ Rúsòng) (1549-1598) was the Commander-in-chief of the Chinese Ming Empires salvage force to defend Korea at the Korean King Seonjos request in the Imjin War against the Japanese invasion headed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. ... Li Rubai was a general of Ming Dynasty. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Chen Lin (陳璘) (AD. 1543-AD. 1603) was a general of Ming Dynasty. ... Portrait of Toyotomi Hideyoshi drawn in 1601 Toyotomi Hideyoshi (Shinjitai (modern Japanese) writing: ; KyÅ«jitai (historical) writing: 豐臣秀吉; born Hiyoshi-maru ; coming of age (Genpuku) as Kinoshita Tōkichirō and later made Hashiba and martial nobility in the style of Hashiba Chikuzen no Kami Hideyoshi ; 1536 - September 18, 1598), was a... 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Combatants Joseon Dynasty Korea, Ming Dynasty China Japan under Toyotomi Hideyoshi Commanders Korea: Yi Sun-sin, Gwon Yul, Won Gyun, Kim Myung Won, Yi Il, Sin Lip, Gwak Jae-u, Kim Shi-min China: Li Rusong , Li Rubai, Ma Gui , Qian Shi-zhen, Ren Ziqiang, Wang You-quan, Yang Yuan... Combatants Japanese Army Korean Garrison Commanders So Yoshitoshi Chŏng Pal† Hangul: ì •ë°œ, Hanja :é„­æ’¥) Lee Jung Hun (Hangul: 이정헌, Hanja :李庭憲)]] Strength at least 15,000 men at least 8,000 soldiers Casualties Unknown between 8,500 - 30,000 (depending on various accounts) The Siege of Busan was a battle fought at Busan... Combatants Japanese Army Korean Garrison Commanders Konishi Yukinaga Yun Heung-sin† Strength at least 5,000 3,000 (est. ... Combatants Japanese Army Korean Garrison Commanders Konishi Yukinaga Mag. ... The battle of Sangju was one of the primary Korean attempts to stop the Japanese invasion and prevent the siege of Chungju Castle. ... Combatants Japanese army Korean cavalry division Commanders Konishi Yukinaga So Yoshitoshi Matsuura Shigenobu Arima Harunobu Omura Yoshiaki Gen. ... The Battle of Okpo was a battle of the first phase of the Seven Year War between Japan and Chosun (Korea). ... The Battle of Sacheon was a naval battle in the first phase of the Seven-Year War between Korea and Japan. ... Combatants Joseon Dynasty Korea Ming Dynasty China Japan under Toyotomi Hideyoshi Commanders Adm. ... The day after the Battle of Sacheon, Admiral Yi Sun-shin had his fleet rested in the open sea off Saryang where they would have tactical advantage were the Japanese to execute a counterattack. ... Combatants Fleet of Toyotomi Hideyoshi Korean navy Commanders unknown Yi Sun-sin, Yi Ok-ki Strength 26 51 Casualties all the warships and soldiers none Prelude The Battle of Danghangpo was a naval battle during the Imjin War (1592-1597) between Korean and Japanese naval forces. ... 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Combatants Fleet of Toyotomi Hideyoshi Korean navy Commanders Todo Takatora Kurushima Michifusa† Katō Yoshiaki Wakisaka Yasuharu Yi Sunsin Kim Eokchu Strength 133 warships[1] 13 warships Casualties 31 ships sunk No ships lost The Battle of Myeongnyang was a naval battle between Korean and Japanese forces during the Imjin War... // Background Ulsan Japanese Castle under Chinese-Korean allied troops attacks First Siege of Ulsan (1598 1st month 4th day of Chinese Calendar) Chinese-Korean besiegers forces Korean forces : Gwon Yul (Hangul : 권율 Hanja : 權慄) Chinese forces : Yang Hao (Hangul : 양호 Hanja : 楊鎬) Japanese forces Aftermath Second Siege of Ulsan (1598 9th month 25th... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Combatants Fleet of Toyotomi Hideyoshi Korean navy, Chinese Navy Commanders Shimazu Yoshihiro Tachibana Muneshige[1] So Yoshitoshi Yi Sun-sin† Chen Lin Strength about 500 ships (mostly transport ships) 80 Korean & 60 Chinese ships Casualties 459 ships lost 270 Koreans & 170 Chinese soldiers. ... Jamo redirects here. ... It has been suggested that Sino-Korean be merged into this article or section. ... The Revised Romanization of Korean (Korean: 국어의 로마자 표기법; 國語의 로마字 表記法) is the official Korean language romanization system in South Korea. ... McCune-Reischauer romanization is one of the two most widely used Korean language romanization systems, along with the Revised Romanization of Korean, which replaced (a modified) McCune-Reischauer as the official romanization system in South Korea in 2000. ... 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The Japanese invasions of Korea of 1592-1598 were wars between Japan and Korea. These invasions were masterminded by kampaku Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who had dreams of conquering Ming Dynasty China. The two consecutive invasions are often referred to as Hideyoshi's invasions of Korea or Hideyoshi's Korean Expeditions. They are also known as the Imjin War in reference to the "Imjin" year in the sexagenary cycle and the Seven-Year War in reference to the span of the invasions. Korean dynasties are listed in the order of their fall. ... Korea has a long military history going back several thousand years, with an extensive series of wars that involved invasions, civil discord, counter-piracy actions against medieval Japan, the first use of armoured battleships in seabattles, and the devastation of rebellions against the Joseon era Japanese invasions, the forced peace... This is a timeline of Korean history. ... Look up war in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Korea (Korean: 한국 or 조선, see below) is a geographic area, civilization, and former state situated on the Korean Peninsula in East Asia. ... An invasion is a military action consisting of armed forces of one geopolitical entity entering territory controlled by another such entity, generally with the objective of conquering territory, or altering the established government. ... The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. ... Portrait of Toyotomi Hideyoshi drawn in 1601 Toyotomi Hideyoshi (Shinjitai (modern Japanese) writing: ; Kyūjitai (historical) writing: 豐臣秀吉; born Hiyoshi-maru ; coming of age (Genpuku) as Kinoshita Tōkichirō and later made Hashiba and martial nobility in the style of Hashiba Chikuzen no Kami Hideyoshi ; 1536 - September 18, 1598), was a... For other uses, see Ming. ... The Chinese sexagenary cycle (Chinese: ; pinyin: gānzhī) is a cyclic numeral system of 60 combinations of the two basic cycles, the ten Heavenly Stems (天干; tiāngān) and the twelve Earthly Branches (地支; dìzhī). These have been traditionally used as a means of numbering the years, not only in...

The first invasion (1592–1593) is literally called the "Japanese (= 倭 |wae|) War (= 亂 |lan|) of Imjin" (1592 being an imjin [= water—dragon] year in the sexagenary cycle) in Korean and "Bunroku Campaign" in Japanese. The second invasion (1597–1598) is called the "Second War of Jeong-yu" and "Keichō Campaign", respectively. In Chinese, the wars are referred to as the "Renchen (see Imjin above) War to Defend the Nation" or the "Wanli Korean Campaign", after the reigning Chinese emperor. Ideogram for Wa, formed by the radical for person (on the left), and the phonetic element Wei on the right (itself represented by a rice plant in the upper part and a woman in the lower part). ... The Chinese sexagenary cycle (Chinese: ; pinyin: gānzhÄ«) is a cyclic numeral system of 60 combinations of the two basic cycles, the ten Heavenly Stems (天干; tiāngān) and the twelve Earthly Branches (地支; dìzhÄ«). These have been traditionally used as a means of numbering the years, not only in... Bunroku (文禄) was a Japanese Era after Tenshō and before Keichō and spanned from December 8?, 1592 to October 27?, 1596. ... Keichō (慶長) was a Japanese era after Bunroku and before Genna and spanned from 1596 to 1615. ... Wanli Emperor Birth and death: Sept. ... The Emperor of China (Chinese: ; pinyin: ) was the title given to the rulers of China from the founding of the Qin Dynasty in 221 BC until the fall of the Qing Dynasty in 1912. ...

The Japanese forces saw initial success on land and repeated failure at sea. In later years, the Japanese forces suffered heavily as they continued to push north and incurred disruptions to their naval supply chain. The intervention of China in the conflict helped repel Japanese troops. After a short-lived truce, Japan invaded the peninsula a second time, but to no avail. The war concluded with a naval battle at the Noryang Strait. In addition to human losses, Korea suffered cultural, economic, and infrastructural damage as a result of the war, such as a large reduction in the amount of arable land. The war impaired the Chinese military significantly, and eventually led to the Manchu's conquering of the Ming Dynasty. Combatants Fleet of Toyotomi Hideyoshi Korean navy, Chinese Navy Commanders Shimazu Yoshihiro Tachibana Muneshige[1] So Yoshitoshi Yi Sun-sin† Chen Lin Strength about 500 ships (mostly transport ships) 80 Korean & 60 Chinese ships Casualties 459 ships lost 270 Koreans & 170 Chinese soldiers. ... The Manchu (Manchu: Manju; Simplified Chinese: , Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: Mǎnzú, Mongolian: Манж) are a Tungusic people who originated in Manchuria (todays Northeast China). ... For other uses, see Ming. ...

Background

Korea

Main articles: Joseon Dynasty and History of Korea

Prior to the war, the Joseon Dynasty of Korea presided over 200 years of relative peace since the coup that overthrew its predecessor, the Goryeo Dynasty (918–1392). The Koreans defended against infrequent raids by the Jurchen in the north (ended by the extension of the Korean border to the Tumen River) and Japanese Wokou raids on Korea's ports and coastal villages (one of which led to Korea's retaliatory invasion into the Tsushima Island, called the Oei Invasion). Territory of Joseon after Jurchen conquest of King Sejong Capital Hanseong Language(s) Korean Religion Confucianism Government Monarchy Wang  - 1392 - 1398 Taejo  - 1418 - 1450 Sejong  - 1776 - 1800 Jeongjo  - 1863 - 1897 Proclaimed Emperor Gojong Yeong-uijeong  - 1431 - 1449 Hwang Hui  - 1466 - 1472 Han Myeonghoe  - 1592 - 1598 Ryu Seongryong  - 1894 Kim Hongjip... This article is about the history of Korea, through the division of Korea in 1945. ... Territory of Joseon after Jurchen conquest of King Sejong Capital Hanseong Language(s) Korean Religion Confucianism Government Monarchy Wang  - 1392 - 1398 Taejo  - 1418 - 1450 Sejong  - 1776 - 1800 Jeongjo  - 1863 - 1897 Proclaimed Emperor Gojong Yeong-uijeong  - 1431 - 1449 Hwang Hui  - 1466 - 1472 Han Myeonghoe  - 1592 - 1598 Ryu Seongryong  - 1894 Kim Hongjip... The Koryo(or Goryeo) Dynasty, established in 918, united the Later Three Kingdoms in 935 and ruled Korea until replaced by the Joseon dynasty in 1392. ... The Jurchens (Chinese: 女真, pinyin: nǚzhēn) were a Tungusic people who inhabited parts of Manchuria and northern Korea until the seventeenth century, when they became the Manchus. ... The Tumen River, also known as the Duman River (in Korean), is a river in northeast Asia, on the border between China and North Korea in its upper reaches, and between North Korea and Russia in its lower stretches. ... 16th century Japanese pirate raids. ... Tsushima Island (対馬 Tsushima) is an island in Japan, situated in the Tsushima Strait at 34°25N and 129°20E.[1] It is the largest island of the Nagasaki Prefecture. ... The Oei Invasion was the 1419 invasion of the Tsushima Island led by the Joseon Dynasty. ...

The Korean army in the south consisted of only a few garrison troops spread all over the provinces, and there was no autonomous military force that could be deployed. Many of the troops were sent to the northern frontier to defend Korean settlements from Jurchen raiders. The Jurchens (Chinese: 女真, pinyin: nǚzhēn) were a Tungusic people who inhabited parts of Manchuria and northern Korea until the seventeenth century, when they became the Manchus. ...

Korea had a close trading relationship with Ming China, and also enjoyed a continuous trade relationship with Japan.^[1] For other uses, see Ming. ...

By the 1570s and the 1580s, however, the Korean military performed poorly. The decision to ignore new weapons technology also weakened the Korean military considerably. As the conflict against the Jurchens in 1582 showed, Korea lacked a strong military in terms of size and capabilities. Yi I (1536–1584), then an influential scholar and philosopher, advised the king to maintain an army with a minimum size of 100,000 to no avail,^{[citation needed]} and few scholars foresaw a Japanese invasion. Yi I (26 December 1536-1584) was one of the two most prominent Korean Confucian scholars of the Joseon Dynasty, the other being his older contemporary, Yi Hwang (Toegye). ...

Then in the 1580s, Yu Seong-ryong (유성룡; 柳成龍), a prominent scholar, wanted to strengthen the military, fearing an invasion by Japan. He believed that all men, regardless of their social status (including slaves), should be conscripted. Yu also wanted to reorganize the military for better leadership, develop more advanced arquebuses, and improve armor even in the common foot infantry. However, his proposals were dismissed and the Korean court remained blissfully ignorant. Yu later became Prime Minister of Korea, and one of Admiral Yi's strongest advocates. Yu Seong-ryong (1542-1607), also often spelled Yu Songnyong, was a scholar-official of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea. ... Japanese arquebus of the Edo era (teppo) The Arquebus (sometimes spelled harquebus or hackbut) was a primitive firearm used in the 15th to 17th centuries. ...

Yu insisted on rebuilding Korean castles near the coasts and garrison them with active soldiers. Because the castles were in terrible shape, Yu believed that an invasion would not be stopped with these defences. Yu wanted repaired walls with cannon holes and long, easily defensible walls with towers, similar to castles in Europe.

However, these proposals were opposed by most advisers of the court, who believed Japan was not in a position to attack Korea, and Yu's proposals were snubbed. Also, they rejected the proposals to repair castles because of the amount of money and labour that would have to go into it.

Japan

Main articles: Azuchi-Momoyama period and History of Japan

Toyotomi Hideyoshi established his hegemony over the warring states in Japan in the latter part of the 16th century. Hideyoshi united all the states and brought to Japan a brief period of peace. Motivated in part by a need to satisfy the perpetual hunger for territory by his vassals and find employment for restive samurai, he began to plan for the conquest of Ming Dynasty China. He revealed his plan first to Mōri Terumoto in 1586, and pursued the plan after he defeated the clans of Shimazu and Hōjō. Thousands of troops were mobilized and trained; weapons, and supplies were gathered; and hundreds of arquebuses were imported from Portugal. Hideyoshi failed to hire two Portuguese galleons to join the invasion;^{[citation needed]} therefore, hundreds of ships were quickly built to carry the entire Japanese army across the sea. The Azuchi-Momoyama period (Japanese: 安土桃山時代, Azuchi-Momoyama-jidai) is a division of Japanese history running from approximately 1568 to 1600. ... The written history of Japan began with brief appearances in Chinese history texts from the first century AD. However, archaeological research indicates that people were living on the islands of Japan as early as the upper paleolithic period. ... Portrait of Toyotomi Hideyoshi drawn in 1601 Toyotomi Hideyoshi (Shinjitai (modern Japanese) writing: ; KyÅ«jitai (historical) writing: 豐臣秀吉; born Hiyoshi-maru ; coming of age (Genpuku) as Kinoshita Tōkichirō and later made Hashiba and martial nobility in the style of Hashiba Chikuzen no Kami Hideyoshi ; 1536 - September 18, 1598), was a... Japanese samurai in armour, 1860s. ... For other uses, see Ming. ... Mōri Terumoto (毛利 輝元 Mōri Terumoto, January 22, 1553 – April 27, 1625) was the son of Mori Takamoto, fought against Toyotomi Hideyoshi but was eventually overcome, participated in the Kyushu campaign (1587) on Hideyoshis side and built Hiroshima Castle. ... Grave of Satsuma clan at Mount Koya. ... The Late Hōjō clan ) was one of the most powerful warrior clans in Japan in the Sengoku period. ...

Hideyoshi sent ambassadors to request the Joseon court to allow his troops to move through the Korean peninsula to China. His first request was ignored, and the second request was snubbed after King Seonjo sent envoys to Hideyoshi's government and determined from their observations that Hideyoshi posed no threat. After the denial of his second request, Hideyoshi launched his armies against Korea in 1592. There were those who opposed Hideyoshi's plan, such as Tokugawa Ieyasu, and Konishi Yukinaga and Sō Yoshitoshi were among those who tried to arbitrate between Hideyoshi and the Joseon court. King Seonjo ruled in Korea between 1567 and 1608. ... Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu The Tokugawa clan crest This is a Japanese name; the family name is Tokugawa Tokugawa Ieyasu (previously spelled Iyeyasu) January 31, 1543 – June 1, 1616) was the founder and first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan which ruled from the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 until... Konishi Yukinaga (小西 行長 Konishi Yukinaga, born 1555 and died November 6, 1600) was a Japanese (Christian) daimyo under Toyotomi Hideyoshi. ... Sō Yoshitoshi (宗義智)(1568 - 31 January 1615) was a Sō clan daimyō (feudal lord) of the island domain of Tsushima at the end of Japans Sengoku period, and into the Edo period. ...

Weapons and equipment

Muskets (arquebuses) and bows

Japanese arquebus of the Edo era. These types of firearms were used by Japanese soldiers during Hideyoshi's Invasions.

One reason the Japanese so dominated the early stages of the war was their development and implementation of advanced muskets, first introduced 50 years earlier by Portuguese traders in 1543, in Tanegashima, a small island south of Kyūshū.^[2] The acquisition of the weapons, lightweight versions of matchlock muskets, was the first occasion of an opening of the Japanese market to the West's science and technology. The local lord, Tanegashima Tokiaki, impressed by the demonstration, purchased two of these firearms, from which he soon began to manufacture copies. About twenty years later, the arquebuses were standardized and improved from the Portuguese originals, and mass-produced throughout Japan at the rate of at least several thousand per year.^[3] Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2560x1920, 732 KB) fr: tempo (arquebuses de fabrication japonaise) de lère Edo. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2560x1920, 732 KB) fr: tempo (arquebuses de fabrication japonaise) de lère Edo. ... Muskets and bayonets aboard the frigate Grand Turk. ... Anthem: A Portuguesa Location of Portugal (dark orange) in the European Union (light orange) and in Europe (light orange and white)[ Legend] Capital (and largest city)  Lisbon Official languages Portuguese1 Government Parliamentary democracy  - President Aníbal Cavaco Silva  - Prime Minister José Sócrates Formation 868   - Independence 24 June 1128   - Kingdom...

Korea disassociated from Western weapons, and while sporadic usage of short-barrelled personal Chinese-style firearms Seungja, Baekja, etc. was seen, the main emphasis was on archery and fire arrows. Korea's reaction to the arquebus was much different than the Japanese. When the first arquebus was introduced to Korea in 1590, during a visit of an embassy sent by King Seonjo to Hideyoshi, the weapon was given a cursory examination and was promptly archived in the royal arsenal and forgotten about. Fire Arrows may refer to: A weapon used in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time weapons and items The Chinese Fire Arrow ...

The Korean minister Yu Seong-ryong, author of the Jingbirok (Record of Reprimands and Admonition), advocated the use of the new acquisition and its mass production as part of the strengthening of the national defenses, but his recommendations in favor of the creation of arquebus squads were dismissed as "something laughable",^[4] and Korean bows continued to be the standard long-range arms. The maximum range of the Korean bow was 460 meters, in contrast to its Japanese counterpart, a heavy composite bow whose range was 380 meters^[5] and which sacrified raw distance for improved accuracy. In battle, Korean archers would find themselves outranged against Japanese musketeers, who had a maximum range of about 500 meters. Still, the bow had significant utility with a short reload time (six arrows could be shot while an arquebus/musket was being loaded and fired) and was a strong asset. However, training men to become skilled archers was an arduous and repetitive task, which could take several years. The arquebus' lack of accuracy was compensated by effective technique; heavy volley fire and striking firepower that could easily pierce iron armor at closer distances. The overall efficiency of the weapon had been proven at the Battle of Nagashino before being used in the Korean campaigns. Combatants forces of Takeda Katsuyori forces of Oda Nobunaga Commanders Takeda Katsuyori, Anayama Nobukimi, Takeda Nobukado, Takeda Nobutoyo Oda Nobunaga, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Okudaira Sadamasa Strength 15,000 38,000 Casualties 10,000 dead, incl. ...

Armor

Joseon soldier in full armor. With the exception of elite capital city guards, the rest of the Korean infantry forwent the use of full armor.

Korean soldiers had a notable lack of armor. Although Korean troops were equipped with brigandine armor during the Goryeo Dynasty, its usage declined by the mid-16th century. Commanders saw no need for armor because of their confidence in their projectile weapons, which they believed made face-to-face combat less likely. Although the government mandated wearing armor for all ranks, generally only officers complied. Most soldiers hesitated to wear armor due to its bulky nature and the expense required to obtain fitted armor (at the time, most members of the military, save for the higher officer ranks, were from the poorer civilian classes). Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1728x2592, 2068 KB) Summary: Oil pastel drawing of Korean soldier in full armor. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1728x2592, 2068 KB) Summary: Oil pastel drawing of Korean soldier in full armor. ... The Goryeo kingdom ruled Korea from the fall of Silla in 935 until the founding of Joseon in 1392. ... A projectile is any object sent through space by the application of a force. ...

A common Korean soldier wore a colored vest over their normal white clothes, the color depending on what region the soldier was deployed.^{[verification needed]} A strictly ceremonial felt hat gave some limited protection as well. This uniform allowed easy movement and speed but no protection against bullets, arrows, or swords. Korean soldiers often used a short spear called (dangpa-chang) as their main weapon. The Dangpachang (당파창) is a three pronged spear from the Joseon dynasty, and has been used widely by its military throughout its history, until around 1905 when the joseon military was reformed drastically. ...

Japanese foot warriors wore iron or leather plate and/or chainmail over their chest, arms, and legs. Shin guards added protection to the lower legs and feet. A round conical hat was worn by the Japanese, usually painted with an insignia of a samurai's crest. This armor did not prevent arrows or bullets from passing through but protected the soldier from sword or spear slashes.

Naval forces

Probably the only military division Korea excelled in was the navy. Largely through Admiral Yi's preparations, the navy was capable of successfully defeating the Japanese navy. The Korean navy was mainly made up of standard panokseons, and Admiral Yi's newly designed turtle ships, loosely based on an earlier ship of the same name and similar design. Each panokseon had 32 large korean cannons and multiple hwachas, often preferring to fight at a distance, utilizing their firepower and range (for example, see Battle of Noryang Point). Japanese commanders preferred to engage in close combat, as the Japanese fleet excelled in boarding and the ensuing mêlée combat. The advantage of long range weapons Korea had, however, limited a boarding attack strategy (boarding attacks and subsequent struggles still occurred infrequently, with mixed results) and ultimately resulted in Japanese defeats at sea. The difference in philosophy is reflected in the contrast of the slower, high powered Korean vessels with the agile, lightweight Japanese ships. Korean navy may refer to: Korean Peoples Army Navy, Navy of North Korea Republic of Korea Navy, Navy of South Korea Choson Navy, under the Joseon Dynasty Category: ... Panokseon (board roofed or superstructured ships) was the main type of warship used by the Korean Joseon Dynasty during the late 16th century, and was first constructed in 1555. ... The Turtle ship (also known by its Korean name as Kobukson or Geobukseon) was a type of ironclad warship built in Korea during the late 16th century. ... Korean cannon was first developed by Choe Mu-seon, for exclusive use by the Goryo Army, . Several types were made, and saw successful action during the Mongol invasions of Japan. ... A Hwacha in the grounds of Deoksu Palace Hwacha or Hwacha [1] is a Korean anti-personnel gunpowder weapon. ... Combatants Fleet of Toyotomi Hideyoshi Korean navy, Chinese Navy Commanders Shimazu Yoshihiro Tachibana Muneshige[1] So Yoshitoshi Yi Sun-sin† Chen Lin Strength about 500 ships (mostly transport ships) 80 Korean & 60 Chinese ships Casualties 459 ships lost 270 Koreans & 170 Chinese soldiers. ... Mêlée generally refers to disorganized hand-to-hand combat involving a group of fighters. ...

Although the Korean military in general lacked firearms, Korean sailors had a wide selection of cannons, grenades, and mortars at their disposal. Korean versions of cannons were first developed in the 1400s under King Sejong (1418–1450) for use mainly on battleships and castles and were improved vastly over the years. However, cannons in Korea were not modified down to the personal level, due to infighting and philosophical barriers (the neo-Confucianism ethic in Korea during the Joseon era was very conservative), and as such, personal firearms were rejected by the Korean military at large. King Sejong the Great (May 6, 1397 - May 18, 1450), born I Do, was the fourth ruler of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea from 1418 to 1450. ...

The Korean cannons that did exist were much more powerful than their Japanese counterparts. Large wooden arrows with iron tips and fins, called "daejon", were used despite its weakness in its lower accuracy.^{[verification needed]} And yet they proved to be effective due to the weakness of the Japanese ships, which emphasized speed and lighter weight (intended for boarding) rather than arms and armor. Korean cannon was first developed by Choe Mu-seon, for exclusive use by the Goryo Army, . Several types were made, and saw successful action during the Mongol invasions of Japan. ...

First invasion

A map of the first invasion in 1592. Click on this image for details and captions.

Konishi Yukinaga (小西 行長 Konishi Yukinaga, born 1555 and died November 6, 1600) was a Japanese (Christian) daimyo under Toyotomi Hideyoshi. ... Sō Yoshitoshi (宗義智)(1568 - 31 January 1615) was a Sō clan daimyō (feudal lord) of the island domain of Tsushima at the end of Japans Sengoku period, and into the Edo period. ... Arima Harunobu (????-1612) Arima Harunobu, the son of Arima Yoshisada, along with being his sucessor. ... Statue of Katō Kiyomasa in front of Kumamoto Castle Katō Kiyomasa (, July 25, 1562-August 2, 1611) was a daimyō during the Sengoku and Edo periods of Japanese history. ... Nabeshima Naoshige (1537-1619) a retainer of the Ryuzoji clan during the Sengoku Period of the 16th century. ... Kuroda Nagamasa (1568-1623) Kuroda Nagamasa, the son of Kuroda Kanbei. ... Shimazu Yoshihiro (島津義弘; August 21, 1535-August 30, 1619) was the second son of Shimazu Takahisa and younger brother of Shimazu Yoshihisa. ... Akizuki Tanenaga (秋月 種長; 1567 - 1614) is a samurai who served under Kuroda Nagamasa during the Korean campaign. ... Fukushima Masanori (1561 - 1624) was a retainer of Toyotomi Hideyoshi in Japan. ... Chōsokabe Motochika ) (1538–July 11, 1599) was a sengoku daimyo in Japan. ... Ikoma Chikamasa (生駒 親正; 1526 – March 25, 1603) was a daimyo in the Azuchi-Momoyama period and Edo period. ... Kurushima Michifusa,also known as Madasi (1562-1597) was a Japanese admiral during the reign of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. ... Kobayakawa Takakage ) (1532-1597) Kobayakawa Takakage, the third son of Mori Motonari. ... Tachibana Muneshige ) (1567-1642) a retainer of the japanese clan of Otomo and warlord of Chikugo. ... Tsukishi Hirokado (筑紫広門; 1548-1615) Tsukishi Hirokado, the second son of Tsukushi Korekado and warlord of Chikuzen. ... Ankokuji Ekei (d. ... Mōri Terumoto (毛利 輝元 Mōri Terumoto, January 22, 1553 – April 27, 1625) was the son of Mori Takamoto, fought against Toyotomi Hideyoshi but was eventually overcome, participated in the Kyushu campaign (1587) on Hideyoshis side and built Hiroshima Castle. ... Ukita Hideie (宇喜多秀家, 1573-1655) was the daimyo of Bizen and Mimasaka provinces (modern Okayama Prefecture), and one of the council of five regents appointed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. ... Tsushima Island (対馬 Tsushima) is an island in Japan, situated in the Tsushima Strait at 34°25N and 129°20E.[1] It is the largest island of the Nagasaki Prefecture. ... Hosokawa Fujitakas eldest son, born in 1563, Tadaoki fought his first battle at the age of 15 in the service of Oda Nobunaga. ... Iki Island (壱岐島) an island lying between the island of Kyushu and Tsushima in the Tsushima Strait. ... Kuki Yoshitaka (九鬼 嘉隆; 1542 - November 17, 1600) was a naval commander during Japans Sengoku Period, under Oda Nobunaga, and later, Toyotomi Hideyoshi. ... Wakisaka Yasuharu (脇坂 安治; 1554 – September 26, 1626), sometimes referred to as Wakizaka Yasuharu, was a daimyo (feudal lord) of Awaji Island who fought under a number of warlords over the course of Japans Sengoku period. ... Katō Yoshiaki )(1563-1631) was one of Toyotomi Hideyoshis top generals, and commanded elements of Hideyoshis fleet in his invasions of Korea and campaigns in KyÅ«shÅ« at the end of the Sengoku period of Japanese history. ... Otani Yoshitsugu (大谷吉継 ,1559～1600) nicknamed Gyobu. ...

Initial landing

Main articles: Siege of Busan and Battle of Tadaejin

The invasion began when Japanese forces of the First and Second Divisions, under Katō Kiyomasa and Konishi Yukinaga, landed at Busan and Dadaejin (다대진), respectively, on May 23, 1592 with a combined force of 150,000 soldiers.^[8] The Siege of Busan was won after the Korean troops' morale crumbled when their general, Jeong Bal, died of a gunshot wound. Dadaejin fell in a matter of hours. The cities were fortified to allow safe passage for reinforcements, supplies, and ships. Combatants Japanese Army Korean Garrison Commanders So Yoshitoshi Chŏng Pal† Hangul: ì •ë°œ, Hanja :é„­æ’¥) Lee Jung Hun (Hangul: 이정헌, Hanja :李庭憲)]] Strength at least 15,000 men at least 8,000 soldiers Casualties Unknown between 8,500 - 30,000 (depending on various accounts) The Siege of Busan was a battle fought at Busan... Combatants Japanese Army Korean Garrison Commanders Konishi Yukinaga Yun Heung-sin† Strength at least 5,000 3,000 (est. ... Statue of Katō Kiyomasa in front of Kumamoto Castle Katō Kiyomasa (, July 25, 1562-August 2, 1611) was a daimyō during the Sengoku and Edo periods of Japanese history. ... Konishi Yukinaga (小西 行長 Konishi Yukinaga, born 1555 and died November 6, 1600) was a Japanese (Christian) daimyo under Toyotomi Hideyoshi. ... Busan Metropolitan City, also known as Pusan, is the largest port city in the Republic of Korea. ... May 23 is the 143rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (144th in leap years). ... Events January 30 - The death of Pope Innocent IX during the previous year had left the Papal throne vacant. ...

The two battles happened at nearly the exact same time.^{[citation needed]}

Battle of Dongnae

After capturing Busan, Konishi's troops moved northwest to where Dongnae fortress was, and overran the Korean troops there, which was led by Song Sang-hyn. Apparently, all troops there were slaughtered along with their commander. Dongnae-gu is a gu, or ward, in northern Busan, South Korea. ...

Battle of Sangju

Main article: Battle of Sangju

After securing the ports, the First Division (under Konishi Yukinaga) with 25,000 men marched quickly north to Sangju. Sangju was defended by Yi Il, a senior general who fought the Jurchens in northern Korea. However, with a small garrison and a weak castle, Yi Il's men fell again to the powerful arquebuses. The battle of Sangju was one of the primary Korean attempts to stop the Japanese invasion and prevent the siege of Chungju Castle. ... Konishi Yukinaga (小西 行長 Konishi Yukinaga, born 1555 and died November 6, 1600) was a Japanese (Christian) daimyo under Toyotomi Hideyoshi. ... The battle of Sangju was one of the primary Korean attempts to stop the Japanese invasion and prevent the siege of Chungju Castle. ... Japanese arquebus of the Edo era (teppo) The arquebus (sometimes spelled harquebus, harkbus[1] or hackbut; possibly related to German Hakenbuechse or Dutch Haakbus) was a primitive firearm used in the 15th to 17th centuries. ...

Konishi then crossed Choryang Pass, which was a major strategic point that the Koreans failed to guard when Sin Rip made the decision to pull his cavalry back the Chungju, believing that the cavalry would fight easily in open ground. This enabled the Japanese army to simply pass the point without any resistance at all. The failure to defend Choryang Pass led to the capture of Hanyang (present-day Seoul). Hanyang is also a former name of Seoul, South Korea. ...

Battle of Chungju

Main article: Battle of Chungju

Konishi soon reached Chungju, which was defended by a cavalry division under the command of Sin Rip. The newly recruited cavalry division of 8,000, having been outnumbered and limited to melee weapons, was overwhelmed by 19,000 Japanese soldiers equipped with arquebuses. The Battle of Chungju marked the last defense line to Hanyang, and the Japanese forces journeyed north without much complication. Combatants Japanese army Korean cavalry division Commanders Konishi Yukinaga So Yoshitoshi Matsuura Shigenobu Arima Harunobu Omura Yoshiaki Gen. ... Shin-Rip was a distinguished Korean general, who lived from 1546 to 1592. ... Combatants Japanese army Korean cavalry division Commanders Konishi Yukinaga So Yoshitoshi Matsuura Shigenobu Arima Harunobu Omura Yoshiaki Gen. ...

Upon hearing of General Sin Rip's defeat, the Yi court took flight toward Pyongyang. In Kaesong, the Korean commoners mourned bitterly because they believed that their king was abandoning them. The Yi court would eventually travel as far as the very northern states of Korea, and the prince would be sent with other ambassadors to ask the Ming Emperor for military aid. Shin-Rip was a distinguished Korean general, who lived from 1546 to 1592. ... Not to be confused with PyeongChang. ... Kaesong city centre Kaesŏng (Gaeseong) is a city in North Hwanghae Province, North Korea, a former Directly Governed City, and the capital of Korea during the Koryo Dynasty. ... For other uses, see Ming. ...

Meanwhile, the Second Division of 23,000 men under Katō Kiyomasa captured Gyeongju, the former capital of Korea during the Silla Dynasty, and massive looting and burning took place. A series of minor battles between the Koreans and Japanese led Katō to Chuksan, and eventually Seoul in a month. Statue of Katō Kiyomasa in front of Kumamoto Castle Katō Kiyomasa (, July 25, 1562-August 2, 1611) was a daimyō during the Sengoku and Edo periods of Japanese history. ... Gyeongju is a city (see Subdivisions of South Korea) and prominent tourist destination in eastern South Korea. ... Silla (also spelled Shilla, traditional dates 57 BCE - 935 CE) was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. ... Seoul   is the capital of South Korea and is located on the Han River in the countrys northwest. ...

Capture of Hanseong

Chungju was the last line of defense for the Koreans and the road to Ha