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Battle of Myeongnyang

When
October 26, 1597
Where
Myeongnyang Strait
Part of
Naval Engagements of the Imjin War in 1597

Yi Sun-sin defeats a large Japanese fleet in the Myeongnyang Strait.

After luring the Japanese out of anchorage, Yi Sun-sin engaged approximately 133 Japanese warships and 200 logistical ships on October 26, 1597. The Joseon Navy achieved a significant victory in the strait near Jindo Island.

Sources

  1. Yi Sun-sin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14
  2. Imjin War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
  3. Battle of Myeongnyang Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21

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