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Siege of Busan
1592 • Gyeongsang
Japanese Siege of Busanjin (1592)
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Historical Overview
The siege of Busanjin was a battle fought at Busan on 24 May 1592, between Japanese and Korean forces. The attacks on Busan and the neighboring fort of Dadaejin were the first battles of the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–98).
Quick Facts
Outcome:Decisive Japanese victory.
Japanese Invasion Force
- Commander: Sō Yoshitoshi
- Strength: ca. 7.000
- Casualties: Gering
Korean Garrison
- Commander: Jeong Bal †
- Strength: ca. 600
- Casualties: Nahezu total
Strategic Context
Securing a bridgehead for the Japanese landing.
Conflict / War
Imjin War
Decisive Japanese victory.
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