Battle of Bukgwan
1592–1593 Korea–Japan battle / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Battle of Bukgwan was a confrontation between Joseon and Japanese forces in Hamgyong province, Joseon from 20 September 1592 to 28 February 1593. During the battle, the "Righteous army" (a civilian militia) led by Jeong Mun-bu executed rebels and repelled the Japanese army.[1]
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Battle of Bukgwan | |||||||
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Part of the Imjin War | |||||||
Changuitowaedo describing Battle of Bukgwan | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Joseon |
Japan Rebel forces of Hamgyong and Jurchens | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Jeong Mun-bu Jeong Hyeon-ryong |
Katō Kiyomasa Nabeshima Naoshige Guk Gyeong-in † Guk Se-pil † | ||||||
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5,000 | 22,000 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown | 8,864 |
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Quick Facts Hangul, Hanja ...
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Revised Romanization | Bukgwan Daecheop |
McCune–Reischauer | Pukkwan Taech'ŏp |
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