Siege of Jinju (1593)

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The Second Siege of Jinju
Part of Hideyoshi's invasions of Korea
Date July 1593
Location Jinju castle, Korea
Result Japanese victory
Combatants
Japanese army Korean army, citizens
Commanders
Kato Kiyomasa, Ukita Hideie, Kobayakawa Takakage Hwang Chin
Strength
90,000 4,000 soldiers, roughly 15,000 irregular soldiers
Casualties
Unknown 60,000 (including Korean citizens)
Hideyoshi's Invasions
BusanTadaejinTongnaeSangjuCh'ungjuOkpo1st SacheonImjin RiverDangpoDanghangpHansandoPyongyangChonju – Haejongchang – BusanJinjuPyeongyang – Uiryong – Byokchekwan – HaengjuJinju – Pusan – ChilchonryangNamwonMyeongnyangUlsan2nd SacheonNoryang Point

The 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. The Koreans, short on supplies and ammunition, became weary, and the fortress was captured with the loss of the Garrison commander, Hwang Chin, and all of his defenders.