Battle of Noryang

When

1598

Where

Sachon Bay, Noryang Strait; Noryang Strait

Episodes

2

On December 16, 1598, allied Joseon and Ming fleets under Yi Sun-sin and Chen Lin defeated the Japanese navy in the Noryang Strait. This final major engagement of the Imjin War resulted in the death of Admiral Yi Sun-sin.

Episodes

1. 1December 15, 1598 · Sachon Bay, Noryang StraitJapanese Fleet Positioning

   Japanese forces amassed in Sachon Bay to link up with other units for withdrawal.

2. 2December 16, 1598 · Noryang StraitBattle of Noryang

   Allied fleets defeated the Japanese navy, destroying or capturing over half their ships.

People involved

• Yi Sun-sin · Joseon Admiral
• Chen Lin · Ming Admiral
• Shimazu Yoshihiro · Japanese Commander

Sources

1. Battle of Noryang Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20
2. Yi Sun-sin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14
3. Chen Lin (Ming dynasty) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-24

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