Battle of Sangju (1592)

Battle of Sangju
Part of the Imjin War
DateJune 3, 1592 (Gregorian Calendar);
April 25, 1592 (Lunar calendar)
Location
Result Japanese victory
Belligerents
Toyotomi-ruled Japan Kingdom of Joseon
Commanders and leaders
Konishi Yukinaga Yi Il
Strength
16,700[1] 900[1]
Casualties and losses
100 casualties Most killed and army entirely annihilated

The Battle of Sangju was a battle during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–98). After capturing Busan and Dongnae, the Japanese army under Konishi Yukinaga advanced at a rapid rate of almost 20 kilometer per day towards the Joseon capital of Hanseong (present-day Seoul) .[2]

  1. ^ a b Hawley 2005, p. 157.
  2. ^ Hawley 2005, p. 160.

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