Siege of Pyongyang (1593)
- When
- 1592–1593
- Where
- Pyongyang
- Episodes
- 3
In early 1593, allied Ming and Joseon forces besieged the Japanese First Division under Konishi Yukinaga in Pyongyang. The engagement concluded with an allied victory, though Japanese remnants escaped during the night of 8 February.
Episodes
- Japanese Capture of Pyongyang
Konishi Yukinaga's forces captured and garrisoned Pyongyang in July 1592.
- Allied Arrival and Siege
Allied forces camped north of Pyongyang on 5 February 1593 to besiege the Japanese garrison.
- Japanese Retreat
Japanese remnants escaped from Pyongyang on the night of 8 February 1593 after an allied victory.
Background and detail
Background. Japanese forces led by daimyo Konishi Yukinaga captured Pyongyang in July 1592 and established a garrison in the city. This occupation set the stage for the subsequent military conflict involving allied Ming and Joseon armies.
Outcome. Although the battle ended in an allied victory, remnants of the Japanese forces managed to escape from the city during the night of 8 February 1593. This partial withdrawal marked the conclusion of the specific siege engagement.
People involved
- Ming-Joseon Army · Allied besieging forces
Sources
- Siege of Pyongyang (1593) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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