Battle of Jeonju

Battle of Chonju

Part of Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598)

Date	1592
Location	area near the provinces of Geumsan
Result	Korean victory

Belligerents

Korean forces

Toyotomi forces

Commanders and leaders

Yi Gwang

Kobayakawa Takakage

Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–1598)

1st Busan Dadaejin Dongnae Sangju Chungju Okpo Gangwon 1st Sacheon Imjin River Dangpo Danghangpo Hamgyong Yongin Hansan Island Ichi 1st Pyongyang 2nd Busan Bukgwan 1st Jinju 2nd Pyongyang Byeokjegwan Haengju 2nd Jinju 2nd Danghangpo Chilcheollyang Namwon Myeongnyang Jiksan 1st Ulsan 2nd Sacheon 2nd Ulsan Suncheon Noryang

The Battle of Jeonju was one of the first battles fought in Korea during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598).

Even though this was a rather minor battle compared to others during the Korean Campaign, it would be one of the very most important victories for the Korean forces over the Japanese situated on land. Korean commander Yi Gwang led his army, which ended up defeating the opposing commander, Kobayakawa Takakage, in which his division was driven back to Geumsan.

References

The Samurai Sourcebook

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