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Naval Engagements of the Imjin War in 1597

When
1597
Where
Chilcheollyang; Myeongnyang Strait
Episodes
2

In 1597, during the second phase of the Imjin War, Japanese forces invaded Korea. Naval engagements included the Japanese victory at Chilcheollyang and the decisive Korean victory at Myeongnyang under Admiral Yi Sun-sin.

Episodes

  1. August 28, 1597 · ChilcheollyangBattle of Chilcheollyang

    Japanese fleet ambushes the Joseon navy on August 28, 1597.

  2. October 26, 1597 · Myeongnyang StraitBattle of Myeongnyang

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

Background and detail

Second Invasion Context. Following a truce, Japan launched a second invasion in 1597 with approximately 140,000 men on 1,000 ships. The forces gained initial land successes before being halted and withdrawing to the peninsula's southern coastal regions.

Battle of Chilcheollyang. On August 28, 1597, the Japanese ambushed the Joseon fleet in the Battle of Chilcheollyang. Naval officer Pae Sŏl kept thirteen panokseons out of the battle and escaped to the southwestern coast, while the main force was engaged in the ambush.

Battle of Myeongnyang. In October 1597, Admiral Yi Sun-sin lured the Japanese fleet into the Myeongnyang Strait. On October 26, he engaged a large Japanese force of approximately 133 warships and 200 logistical ships, securing a decisive Korean victory.

People involved

Sources

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

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