Battle of Sangju (1592)

Battle of Sangju
Part of the Imjin War
DateJune 3, 1592 (Gregorian Calendar);
April 25, 1592 (Lunar calendar)
Location
Sangju, North Gyeongsang, Korea
Result Japanese victory
Belligerents
Toyotomi-ruled Japan Kingdom of Joseon
Commanders and leaders
Konishi Yukinaga Yi Il
Strength
16,700 900
Casualties and losses
100 casualties Most killed and army entirely annihilated

The Battle of Sangju was a battle during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–98). After capturing Busan and Dongnae, the Japanese army under Konishi Yukinaga advanced at a rapid rate of almost 20 kilometers per day towards the Joseon capital of Hanseong (present-day Seoul) .

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